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SAA-C03 Practice Tests

AWS Solutions Architect Associate

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Duration

130 minutes

Questions

65 questions

Cost

$150 USD
Where to register
Amazon Web Services

Issued by Amazon Web Services. Delivered via Pearson VUE or PSI. $150 USD. Schedule online or at a test center. Allow two to four weeks of preparation.

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01·Overview

Certification overview

The format, prerequisites, and what to expect on exam day.

Exam details

  • Exam Code

    SAA-C03

  • Duration

    130 minutes

  • Questions

    65 questions

  • Format

    Multiple choice and multiple response

  • Passing Score

    720/1000

  • Cost

    $150 USD

  • Validity

    3 years

Prerequisites
  • 1+ years of hands-on AWS experience
  • Understanding of core AWS services
  • Knowledge of cloud computing concepts
  • Basic understanding of networking
  • Familiarity with security best practices
02·Domains

Exam domains

Topics on the official blueprint, with their relative weight.

01
Domain 1: Design Resilient Architectures
26% of exam
  • Multi-tier architecture solutions
  • Highly available and fault-tolerant architectures
  • Decoupling mechanisms
02
Domain 2: Design High-Performing Architectures
24% of exam
  • Elastic and scalable compute solutions
  • High-performing storage solutions
  • High-performing networking solutions
03
Domain 3: Design Secure Applications
30% of exam
  • Secure access to AWS resources
  • Secure application tiers
  • Appropriate data security options
04
Domain 4: Design Cost-Optimized Architectures
20% of exam
  • Cost-effective storage solutions
  • Cost-effective compute solutions
  • Cost-effective database solutions
03·Key topics

What you actually study

Service families and concept clusters that show up across questions.

Compute

  • EC2 (Elastic Compute Cloud)
  • Lambda
  • Auto Scaling
  • Elastic Load Balancing
  • ECS/EKS

Storage

  • S3 (Simple Storage Service)
  • EBS (Elastic Block Store)
  • EFS (Elastic File System)
  • Storage Gateway
  • CloudFront

Database

  • RDS (Relational Database Service)
  • DynamoDB
  • ElastiCache
  • Redshift
  • Aurora

Networking

  • VPC (Virtual Private Cloud)
  • Route 53
  • API Gateway
  • Direct Connect
  • VPN

Security

  • IAM (Identity and Access Management)
  • KMS (Key Management Service)
  • CloudTrail
  • Config
  • GuardDuty

Management

  • CloudWatch
  • CloudFormation
  • Systems Manager
  • Trusted Advisor
  • Organizations
04·Study tips

How to actually pass it

Practical strategies for the weeks before, and the morning of.

Preparation strategy
  • Get hands-on experience with AWS Free Tier
  • Practice with real-world scenarios
  • Focus on architectural patterns and best practices
  • Understand service limitations and use cases
  • Review AWS Well-Architected Framework
  • Take multiple practice exams
Exam day
  • Don't memorize service features without understanding use cases
  • Avoid focusing only on one domain
  • Don't skip hands-on practice
  • Avoid rushing through practice questions
  • Don't ignore cost optimization principles
  • Avoid studying outdated materials

Sit SAA-C03 ready, not hopeful.

Practice that follows the official blueprint, weighted by domain. Start free, no card required.

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