4.1.1. Exam Structure, Question Types, and Scoring

First Principle: Understanding the exam's structure is the foundation of effective preparation.

The AWS Certified DevOps Engineer - Professional (DOP-C02) exam validates advanced technical skills in automating AWS infrastructure and application testing and deployment.

Exam Format:

• Primarily multiple-choice and multiple-response questions (65 total, 180 minutes).
• Scaled score from 100-1,000 (750 to pass); no penalties for incorrect answers.

Question Breakdown: Questions often present real-world scenarios, requiring you to apply your knowledge to choose the best solution. They assess your ability to:

• Implement and manage continuous delivery systems.
• Implement and automate security controls, governance processes, and compliance validation.
• Define and deploy monitoring, metrics, and logging systems on AWS.
• Implement highly available, scalable, and self-healing infrastructure.

💡 Tip: Familiarize yourself with the official AWS exam guide for the most up-to-date information on domain weighting and specific topics.