Exam Overview & Domains

Format, Scoring, and Strategic Focus Areas

SAA-C03

65

Questions

130

Minutes

720

Passing Score

$150

USD Cost

Question Style

Questions are highly scenario-driven. You aren't just asked definitions; you are asked to choose the best solution based on constraints.

  • Multiple Choice (1 correct)
  • Multiple Response (2+ correct)
  • No penalty for incorrect answers

Domain Breakdown

1. Design Secure Architectures 30%

IAM, Encryption, Compliance, Network Security

2. Design Resilient Architectures 26%

Multi-AZ, Auto Scaling, Decoupling, Disaster Recovery

3. Design High-Performing Architectures 24%

Storage performance, Caching, Database selection

4. Design Cost-Optimized Architectures 20%

Pricing models, Right-sizing, Data transfer costs

Exam Strategy Tip

Always identify the primary requirement in the question scenario first. Is the customer asking for the cheapest solution, the most secure, or the most available? This keyword often determines the correct answer among technically valid options.

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