How many questions are on the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner exam?

The AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner exam has 65 questions, and the vendor's published description is: 65 questions (multiple choice or multiple response), 90 minutes.

How long do you have to complete the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner exam?

You get 90 minutes, which is about 83 seconds per question. The published format is: 65 questions (multiple choice or multiple response), 90 minutes.

What score do you need to pass the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner exam?

The passing score is 70% (700/1000 scaled score).

What are the domains on the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner exam?

There are 4 domains: Cloud Concepts, Security and Compliance, Cloud Technology and Services, Billing, Pricing, and Support. The official weights are Cloud Concepts 24%, Security and Compliance 30%, Cloud Technology and Services 34%, Billing, Pricing, and Support 12%.

How should I use the domain weights when revising?

Weight by percentage, not by domain. 24% is the one where lost points cost you the most, and Certilum scores you per domain so you can see exactly where that is.

Does Certilum have practice questions for the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner exam?

Yes: 65 questions in our bank for this certification, each tagged to the exam domain it belongs to, with the official domain weights applied.

Exam format

AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner Exam Format

CLF-C02

Everything the official exam blueprint specifies: question count, time limit, scoring and the weight each domain carries. The AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner (CLF-C02) examination validates a candidate's ability to effectively demonstrate an overall understanding of the AWS Cloud, independent of specific technical roles. This foundational-level certification assesses knowledge of key AWS cloud services, security best practices, architectural principles, and the AWS shared responsibility model. It is designed for individuals who can articulate the business value of the AWS Cloud, understand its global infrastructure (Regions, Availability Zones, Edge Locations), and identify appropriate AWS services for common use cases. The exam also covers pricing models, cost management tools, and basic billing practices. It does not require deep technical implementation skills but rather a broad comprehension of cloud computing concepts and AWS's value proposition. Passing this exam demonstrates a solid foundational understanding that is essential for progressing to associate-level certifications such as Solutions Architect, Developer, or SysOps Administrator.

65 questions

90 min

70% to pass

4 domains

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Exam facts at a glance

The published specifications for this certification.

Specification	Value
Questions	65
Time limit	90 minutes (83s per question)
Passing score	70% — 700/1000 scaled score
Domains	4
Level	Foundation
Question bank here	65 questions
Published format	65 questions (multiple choice or multiple response), 90 minutes
Source	Official exam specification, published by the vendor

Official domain weights

The percentage of the exam each domain carries. Weight your revision by these numbers, not by what you find hardest.

Domain	Weight	Topics	Practice Qs
Cloud Concepts	24%	Define the AWS Cloud and its value proposition Identify aspects of AWS Cloud economics Describe the technical benefits of cloud architecture +1 more	16
Security and Compliance	30%	Define the AWS shared responsibility model Identify AWS Cloud compliance and governance concepts Identify AWS access management capabilities (IAM) +1 more	19
Cloud Technology and Services	34%	Define methods of deploying and operating in the AWS Cloud Identify core AWS services (Compute, Storage, Database, Networking) Identify services for application integration (SQS, SNS, API Gateway) +1 more	22
Billing, Pricing, and Support	12%	Compare AWS pricing models (On-Demand, Reserved, Savings Plans, Spot) Identify resources for billing and cost management (Cost Explorer, Budgets, Consolidated Billing) Identify AWS technical support options and plans (Basic, Developer, Business, Enterprise On-Ramp, Enterprise) +1 more	8

The heaviest domain is Cloud Concepts at 24%, and that is where lost points cost you the most. Certilum scores you per domain so you can see the difference between a knowledge gap and a formatting problem.

Note from the vendor record: Foundational level. Delivered at a Pearson VUE testing centre or online proctored. 13 languages offered; the Italian and German versions retire after 2026-12-31. Official exam page