CLF-C02
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Exam guide · CLF-C02
AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner exam guide
The CLF-C02 exam has 65 questions and takes 90 minutes. You need 700 out of 1000 to pass. It costs $100 (per attempt, before tax). AWS hasn’t announced a retirement date.
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AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner (CLF-C02)
- Questions
- 65
- Time
- 90 min
- Passing score
- 700 / 1000
- Recommended experience
- Up to 6 months of exposure to AWS
- Level
- Foundational
- Role
- Cloud fundamentals for any role
- Exam code
- CLF-C02
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How many questions are on the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner exam?
The CLF-C02 exam has 65 questions, and you get 90 minutes.
What is the passing score for AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner?
You need 700 out of 1000.
How much does the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner exam cost?
$100 (per attempt, before tax). Check AWS’s site for the price in your country.
When does CLF-C02 retire?
AWS hasn’t announced one yet. We check AWS’s site every week, and this page changes the day it does.
What experience do I need for AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner?
AWS recommends up to 6 months of exposure to AWS. It isn’t required to sit the exam.
How should I study for AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner?
Weight your time like the exam: Cloud Technology and Services carries the most (34%). Take the free practice test to find your weakest domains, make a study plan around them, and before you book, sit full-length timed practice exams until you pass them comfortably.
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