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AWS Solutions Architect Associate

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AWS Solutions Architect Associate

SAA-C03 — Design resilient, cost-optimised AWS systems

20-question mock40 min72% pass markInternational

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From practice to the real exam

01
Check prerequisites
SAA-C03 is associate-level. Recommended: 1+ year hands-on AWS experience across compute, storage, networking, and security.
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Use the AWS exam guide
Download the SAA-C03 exam guide. Four domains: design secure architectures (30%), resilient architectures (26%), high-performing (24%), cost-optimised (20%).
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Hands-on labs
Build with EC2, S3, RDS, VPC, IAM, CloudFront, Route 53, ELB. AWS Free Tier and Skill Builder include guided labs.
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Take official practice
Use AWS official practice question set and 1–2 reputable mock providers before booking.
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Schedule and sit the exam
65 questions, 130 minutes, USD 150. Pass mark 720/1000. Online proctored or test centre via Pearson VUE.
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Exam blueprint

What this exam covers

6 topics · drawn across your practice and mock
01Compute
18%9 questions
02Networking
18%9 questions
03Security
18%9 questions
04High availability
18%9 questions
05Storage
16%8 questions
06Databases
12%6 questions
Your study path
Master this exam, topic by topic
Drill one topic at a time. After each session you'll see where you went wrong and can retake until you've got it.
Questions per session
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Frequently asked questions

Is the AWS Solutions Architect Associate practice test free?

Yes. The core AWS Solutions Architect Associate practice on AceMark is free to start — no credit card needed. Sign in (takes 10 seconds) if you'd like to track your progress, save attempts, and unlock the Mentor. Otherwise, browse and explore questions without an account.

How many questions are in the AWS Solutions Architect Associate quiz?

Each AWS Solutions Architect Associate attempt draws 20 questions and runs for about 130 minutes under realistic timed conditions.

Can I retake the AWS Solutions Architect Associate test, and are the questions randomised?

Yes. Every attempt pulls a fresh, randomised set of questions, so you can't memorise your way through — you retake it until you genuinely know the material.

What score do I need to pass the AWS Solutions Architect Associate?

The pass mark used in this simulation is 72%. AceMark scores every attempt instantly and shows which topics to review.