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Amazon practice exams
From foundational cloud literacy to professional architecture and single-domain specialties, AWS certification is a ladder rather than a single exam. Practice below follows that ladder, with full answer keys and option-level explanations for every question.
What is Amazon certification?
AWS certifications are organized in four tiers. Foundational exams (Cloud Practitioner, AI Practitioner) validate cloud and AI literacy with no prerequisites. Associate certifications (Solutions Architect, Developer, SysOps Administrator, Machine Learning Engineer, Data Engineer) certify hands-on role skills. The Professional tier and the networking track test architecture at scale, while Specialty exams drill single domains: security, advanced networking, databases, and AI. Most candidates enter at Associate and branch by workload.
Most popular Amazon certifications
| Exam | Level | Difficulty | Why candidates pick it |
|---|---|---|---|
| CLF-C02 Cloud Practitioner | Foundational | Entry | No prerequisites; the standard first credential for non-engineers and new cloud hires |
| SAA-C03 Solutions Architect Associate | Associate | Intermediate | The most-held AWS credential; roughly one year of hands-on experience recommended |
| DVA-C02 Developer Associate | Associate | Intermediate | The developer-side counterpart to SAA-C03; frequently stacked for full-stack cloud roles |
| SAP-C02 Solutions Architect Professional | Professional | Expert | Two years recommended; scenario-heavy and widely regarded as the toughest AWS exam |
| SCS-C03 Security Specialty | Specialty | Advanced | Deep single-domain security credential with steady hiring demand |