AWS Certified Data Engineer - Associate (DEA-C01)
Practice questions for the AWS Certified Data Engineer - Associate (DEA-C01), written from the official exam guide and weighted to its domains. Coming soon.
- Questions
- 65 (50 scored)
- Time
- 130 minutes
- Passing score
- 720 / 1,000
- Exam fee
- $150 USD
- Format
- Multiple choice and multiple response
- Prerequisite
- None
- Recommended experience
- 2 to 3 years in data engineering, and 1 to 2 years hands-on with AWS
- Retake wait
- 14 days
- Valid for
- 3 years
- Delivery
- Pearson VUE test center or online proctored
Coverage by domain
- Data Ingestion and Transformation34% of exam
- Data Store Management26% of exam
- Data Operations and Support22% of exam
- Data Security and Governance18% of exam
Weights follow the AWS Certified Data Engineer - Associate (DEA-C01) blueprint, so the questions, once they are in, land where the real exam puts its weight.
DEA-C01 exam FAQ
How many questions are on the DEA-C01 exam and how long is it?
The exam has 65 questions and you get 130 minutes. 50 questions count toward your score and 15 are unscored questions AWS is testing for future exams. Question types: multiple choice and multiple response.
What is the passing score for the DEA-C01 exam?
Results are reported on a scaled score from 100 to 1,000, and the minimum passing score is 720. The exam uses compensatory scoring, so you need to pass the exam overall, not each domain.
How much does the DEA-C01 exam cost?
The DEA-C01 exam costs $150 USD.
What experience do I need before taking the DEA-C01 exam?
There is no formal prerequisite. AWS recommends the equivalent of 2 to 3 years of experience in data engineering or data architecture, and at least 1 to 2 years of hands-on experience with AWS services.
If I fail, how long do I have to wait before I can retake the exam?
You need to wait 14 days before you can sit the exam again. There is no limit on attempts, and each attempt is charged at the full exam fee.
How long is the AWS Certified Data Engineer - Associate certification valid?
The certification is valid for three years.
Can I take the DEA-C01 exam online?
Yes. You can sit the exam at a Pearson VUE test center, or online with a remote proctor.
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