Domain 1: Cloud Concepts
24%- Benefits of the AWS Cloud
- Design principles and the Well-Architected Framework
- Migration benefits and strategies
- Cloud economics
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AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner Exam (2026) Practice Exams for Amazon
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AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner Exam
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Exam Code
CLF-C01
Questions
370
Format
PDF + Test Engine
Updated
01-Oct-2026
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Exam Code
CLF-C01
Exam Name
AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner Exam
Practice Questions
370
Practice Format
PDF + Online Test Engine
Answer Explanations
Included
Last Updated
01-Oct-2026
AWS certification
Exam Overview
The AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner exam validates a foundational, high-level understanding of the AWS Cloud, its services and its terminology. It is designed for people who can show overall AWS knowledge without being tied to one job role. AWS calls it a good starting point for people with no IT or cloud background who are moving into cloud, and for business staff who want cloud literacy.
Questions65 (50 scored, 15 unscored)
Time allowed90 minutes
Passing score700 out of 1,000
Exam fee$100 USD
DeliveryPearson VUE or online proctored
Validity3 years
Questions are multiple choice (one correct answer) or multiple response (two or more correct answers). Results are pass or fail on a scaled score of 100 to 1,000. You may know this exam as CLF-C01, but the current version on AWS's site is CLF-C02.
24%Concepts
30%Security
34%Technology
12%Billing
Domain 2: Security and Compliance
30%- The shared responsibility model
- Security, governance and compliance concepts
- Access management capabilities
- Security components and resources
Domain 3: Cloud Technology and Services
34%- Deploying and operating in the cloud
- Global infrastructure
- Compute services
- Database services
- Network services
- Storage services
- AI/ML and analytics services
- Other service categories
Domain 4: Billing, Pricing, and Support
12%- Comparing pricing models
- Billing, budget and cost management
- Technical resources and Support plans
Domains, weights and task names follow AWS's official exam guide. The exam uses compensatory scoring, so you need to pass the exam as a whole, not each section.
Who it is built for
Candidates new to cloud who may not have an IT background, including line-of-business roles. They can have up to 6 months of exposure to AWS, but this is not required.
Not tested at this level
- Coding
- Designing cloud architecture
- Troubleshooting
- Implementation
- Load and performance testing
At work
Real-World Applications
You do not build anything for this exam. You learn to understand the cloud conversations that happen at work.
"Why does our cloud bill change every month?"
You can explain: pay-as-you-go pricing, compute purchasing options, and tools such as AWS Budgets and Cost Explorer.
"Is our customer data safe in the cloud?"
You can explain: the shared responsibility model, encryption, and who manages access with IAM.
"Should we move this system to AWS?"
You can explain: the benefits of the cloud, migration strategies, and the Cloud Adoption Framework.
"What does this service actually do?"
You can explain: the purpose of core compute, storage, database, network and AI services.
Why certify
Certification Benefits
An easy way in
It is an entry point to a cloud career for people switching from non-IT backgrounds.
Speak the same language
It helps sales, product and project staff communicate more effectively with technical teams and customers.
50% off your next exam
After you earn one AWS Certification, you get a half-price discount on other AWS exams.
84%
Growth in job listings requiring AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner between October 2021 and September 2022, according to Lightcast data cited by AWS.
Learn and practise
Recommended Study Resources
AWS Skill Builder gives a 4-step exam prep plan. It is a good order to follow.
Get to know the exam
Read the exam guide, try the Official Practice Question Set, and take the Official Pretest to find gaps.
Refresh your skills
Fill gaps with digital courses, and practise in AWS Builder Labs, Cloud Quest and Jam.
Review and practise
Study each domain, use flashcards and exam-style questions, and try SimuLearn or the Escape Room.
Check your readiness
Take the AWS Certification Official Practice Exam before you book.
Official exam guideAWS Free TierFree exam prep webinarsAWS Training Live on TwitchAWS Certification FAQsTimed practice tests
Get ready
Exam Preparation Tips
Answer every question
Unanswered questions score as incorrect, and there is no penalty for guessing. Always pick an answer before you move on.
Plan about 80 seconds per question
You have 90 minutes for 65 questions. Flag a hard question, move on, and come back if time allows.
Learn the shared responsibility model well
It sits in the biggest-weighted security area after technology. Know how responsibilities shift for services such as Amazon RDS, AWS Lambda and Amazon EC2.
Know what each service is for
You do not need deep settings. Focus on the purpose of each core service in compute, database, network, storage, AI/ML and analytics.
Master the pricing vocabulary
Be ready to tell On-Demand, Reserved Instances, Spot Instances and Savings Plans apart, and to know the AWS Support plan options.
Learn the six Well-Architected pillars
Operational excellence, security, reliability, performance efficiency, cost optimization and sustainability.
Skip what is out of scope
Coding, designing architectures and troubleshooting are not expected at this level, so save your study time for the four domains.
Use the Official Pretest early
It shows which areas to refresh before you spend time on full practice exams.
Who benefits
Relevant Job Roles
Business roles that work with cloud teams
Sales
Explain AWS value and answer customer questions with confidence.
Marketing
Describe cloud products and benefits accurately.
Product management
Understand the services and costs behind a product.
Project management
Plan and track cloud work with technical teams.
Starting a cloud career
Career switchers
Move into cloud from a non-IT background with a recognised first step.
Early-career staff
People with up to six months of AWS exposure who want proof of their knowledge.
Where it can lead
Cloud architect
Next step: Solutions Architect – Associate.
Developer
Next step: Developer – Associate.
Systems administrator
Next step: SysOps Administrator – Associate.
Cloud engineer
Grow through the Associate-level certifications.
Suggested Study Plan for the CLF-C01 Exam
A clear routine makes your study time count. Use this plan to prepare for the Amazon AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner Exam exam:
- Read the official Amazon exam guide for CLF-C01 and note the topic weights
- Take a free CLF-C01 practice test without notes to find your starting score
- Read every answer explanation, even for questions you got right
- Go back to the domains where you scored lowest, then test those topics again
- Take full-length, timed tests until your scores are steady before you book the exam
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Is the CLF-C01 Exam Right for You?
The Amazon AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner Exam exam is taken by candidates at different stages of their careers. This preparation is a good fit if you:
- Are preparing for CLF-C01 for the first time and want to know what to expect
- Already work in this field and want a credential that proves your skills
- Need CLF-C01 for a new job, a promotion or an employer requirement
- Have taken the exam before and want to focus on the topics you missed
- Have finished studying and want to check your readiness before booking
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CLF-C01 Exam Preparation FAQs
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Our CLF-C01 questions are built around the current Amazon AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner Exam exam objectives. They follow the same topics, question formats and difficulty level you can expect in the real exam, so nothing on exam day feels unfamiliar.
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We update the questions whenever Amazon changes the exam objectives. Every purchase includes 90 days of free updates to both the PDF and the test engine, and the latest update date is shown in the Exam Overview on this page.
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