Study resources
Everything that helped with preparation, starting with what the official CLF-C02 guide says about the exam.
The exam
CLF-C02
A 90-minute exam with multiple choice and multiple response questions, available in many languages.
Key points
- 65 questions: 50 are scored and 15 are unscored (and not identified).
- Scaled score from 100 to 1,000; passing score: 700.
- Costs US$ 100. There is no penalty for guessing.
On the exam
Never leave a question blank: unanswered questions count as wrong and guessing is not penalized.
Domains
| Domain | Weight |
|---|---|
| Cloud Concepts | 24% |
| Security and Compliance | 30% |
| Cloud Technology and Services | 34% |
| Billing, Pricing, and Support | 12% |
The official guide lists the domains, the tasks assessed and the services in and out of scope.
On the exam
Use the guide’s list of in-scope services as a final checklist.
Official references to look up terms and get an overview of the services.
On the exam
The overview whitepaper covers almost every service mentioned on the exam.
Courses that cover the exam content end to end.
On the exam
The official course on AWS Skill Builder is free and follows the domains of the guide.
Questions in the exam format to measure your preparation.
On the exam
Read the explanation for every option, including the ones you got right.
Next step
AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate
The usual next certification after Cloud Practitioner, with study notes in the same format.
On the exam
The Associate exam builds on the same services, but asks which design best meets a requirement.