Question 1

What is the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner certification?

Accepted Answer

The AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner (CLF-C02) is an entry-level AWS certification that validates foundational understanding of the AWS Cloud, its services, pricing, and support structures. It is intended for people in non-technical or early-career technical roles who want to demonstrate cloud fluency. It covers four domains: Cloud Concepts, Security and Compliance, Cloud Technology and Services, and Billing, Pricing, and Support. No prior AWS experience or technical background is required to take the exam.

Question 2

How many questions are on the CLF-C02 exam?

Accepted Answer

The CLF-C02 exam contains 65 questions in total, of which 50 are scored and 15 are unscored practice questions that AWS uses for research purposes. You will not know which questions are unscored during the exam. Questions are in multiple-choice (one correct answer from four options) or multiple-response (two correct answers from five options) format. You have 90 minutes to complete the exam.

Question 3

What is the passing score for the AWS Cloud Practitioner exam?

Accepted Answer

The passing score for the CLF-C02 exam is 700 out of a maximum score of 1000. AWS uses a scaled scoring model, which means the difficulty of the version of the exam you receive is accounted for in your final score. There is no penalty for wrong answers, so you should attempt all questions. Scores are reported as a number between 100 and 1000.

Question 4

What topics does the CLF-C02 exam cover?

Accepted Answer

The exam covers four domains. Cloud Technology and Services (34%) tests knowledge of core AWS services including compute, storage, networking, databases, and developer tools. Security and Compliance (30%) covers the Shared Responsibility Model, IAM, encryption, compliance programs, and security services. Cloud Concepts (24%) includes the value of the AWS Cloud, cloud economics, and the AWS global infrastructure. Billing, Pricing, and Support (12%) covers pricing models, cost management tools, and AWS support plans.

Question 5

How long is the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner valid?

Accepted Answer

The AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner certification is valid for three years from the date you pass the exam. To maintain the certification, you must recertify before it expires by passing the current version of the CLF exam or any Associate, Professional, or Specialty AWS certification. AWS also offers a recertification discount to encourage ongoing learning.

Question 6

Are there any prerequisites for the CLF-C02 exam?

Accepted Answer

There are no formal prerequisites for the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner exam. AWS recommends six months of exposure to the AWS Cloud in any capacity, but this is a guideline, not a requirement. Many candidates pass by studying with official AWS training resources, online courses, and practice exams without any hands-on AWS experience. The exam is designed to be accessible to business professionals, non-technical stakeholders, and those just beginning a cloud career.

Question 7

What is the format of the CLF-C02 exam?

Accepted Answer

The CLF-C02 is a closed-book, proctored exam available at Pearson VUE and PSI testing centers or via online proctoring. It uses multiple-choice and multiple-response question formats. There are no lab tasks or hands-on components — it is entirely knowledge-based. The exam duration is 90 minutes, though non-native English speakers can request an additional 30 minutes. Results are typically available immediately after completing the exam.