Are you ready for your AWS exam?
Answer a short set of real, exam-style questions and get an honest, domain-weighted readiness estimate — with the exact domains that are costing you marks. Free, no account needed.
12 real, exam-style questions across all 4 domains. No account needed — you’ll get a domain-by-domain readiness estimate at the end.
How do you know if you’re ready for an AWS exam?
The honest way to know if you’re ready for an AWS exam is to answer real, exam-style questions and score yourself against the pass mark — by domain, not just overall. This checker does exactly that: it grades a short diagnostic drawn from real questions, weights your score the way the exam does (heavier domains count for more), and shows precisely which domains are costing you marks. It’s a fast gut-check, not a substitute for a full-length mock exam.
| Certification | Pass mark | Questions | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner (CLF-C02) | 700 / 1000 | 65 Qs | 90 min |
| AWS Certified Developer – Associate (DVA-C02) | 720 / 1000 | 65 Qs | 130 min |
| AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate (SAA-C03) | 720 / 1000 | 65 Qs | 130 min |
| AWS Certified CloudOps Engineer – Associate (SOA-C03) | 720 / 1000 | 65 Qs | 130 min |
How to know when you’re ready for an AWS exam
Confidence is a poor predictor of a pass. These are the signals that actually tell you you’re ready to book.
Score against the pass mark, by domain
AWS scores exams on a scaled range with a fixed pass mark, and every domain carries a different weight. A strong overall score can still hide a weak heavy-weight domain that sinks you. Always break your score down by domain and check it against the pass mark — this checker does both.
Fix your weakest domain first
Your lowest-scoring domain is where the fastest marks are. Re-read its revision notes, drill its practice questions until you’re consistently correct, then re-test. Chasing marks in a domain you already pass is a poor use of time.
Confirm with a full-length, timed mock
A short check finds weak spots; only a complete, timed paper proves readiness under real conditions — pacing, fatigue and all. Sit at least one full mock and clear the pass mark comfortably before you book, or before your booked date arrives.
Book when you clear the mark with margin
Aim to pass mock exams with a buffer, not by a single mark — exam-day nerves and unfamiliar wording eat into any thin margin. When your weighted score sits comfortably above the pass mark across domains, you’re ready.