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SAA-C03: AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate
SAA-C03 tests the skills of a Solutions Architect Associate. These micro lessons cover one concept each, with practice questions at the end, and the free practice exam shows how ready you are.
- 4study areas
- 8short lessons
- 1019exam-style practice questions
15 exam-style questions · 25 minutes · timer and a score out of 1000 · no account needed · See the questions with answers
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What to know about SAA-C03
Free SAA-C03 practice exam and study guide for AWS Solutions Architect Associate: short lessons, exam-style questions and explained answers.
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The guide follows the official skill areas of the exam. Work through it in order, or jump straight to the topic you need.
Your progress0 of 8 lessons
Start hereIAM roles, policies and SCPs 4 skill areas 8 lessons published32 practice questionsEvery answer explained
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01 Design Secure Architectures2 lessons · 8 practice questions 0/2
- IAM roles, policies and SCPsFree Lesson · 4 practice questions Not started Read lesson Practice
- Encryption with KMS and securing S3Free Lesson · 4 practice questions Not started Read lesson Practice
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02 Design Resilient Architectures2 lessons · 8 practice questions 0/2
- Multi-AZ designs and disaster recoveryFull access Lesson · 4 practice questions Not started Read lesson Practice
- Decoupling with SQS, SNS and EventBridgeFull access Lesson · 4 practice questions Not started Read lesson Practice
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03 Design High-Performing Architectures2 lessons · 8 practice questions 0/2
- Choosing storage and databases for performanceFull access Lesson · 4 practice questions Not started Read lesson Practice
- Scaling, caching and global deliveryFull access Lesson · 4 practice questions Not started Read lesson Practice
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04 Design Cost-Optimized Architectures2 lessons · 8 practice questions 0/2
- S3 storage classes and lifecycle rulesFull access Lesson · 4 practice questions Not started Read lesson Practice
- EC2 purchasing options and cost toolsFull access Lesson · 4 practice questions Not started Read lesson Practice
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SAA-C03 exam: frequently asked questions
Is there a free SAA-C03 practice exam?
Yes. MicroExams has a free SAA-C03 practice exam with 15 exam-style questions, a timer and a score out of 1000. No account is needed.
How many SAA-C03 practice questions does MicroExams have?
The full SAA-C03 question bank has 1019 exam-style practice questions, 15 of them are free in the practice exam; full access ($129) unlocks all 1019.
What is the passing score for the SAA-C03 exam?
SAA-C03 results are reported as a scaled score from 100 to 1000, and the minimum passing score is 720.
What does the SAA-C03 exam cover?
The SAA-C03 Solutions Architect Associate exam measures these skill areas: Design Secure Architectures; Design Resilient Architectures; Design High-Performing Architectures; Design Cost-Optimized Architectures. Check the official AWS exam guide for the current list.
How many questions are on the SAA-C03 exam and how long is it?
The AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate exam (SAA-C03) has 65 multiple-choice and multiple-response questions, and you have 130 minutes. Some questions are unscored and don't count toward your result. The MicroExams full practice exam uses the same length and time.
How much does the SAA-C03 exam cost?
The SAA-C03 exam costs 150 USD. Local prices and taxes can differ; check the official AWS certification page before booking.
How long is the AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate certification valid?
AWS certifications are valid for 3 years. You keep it by passing the current version of the exam, or a higher-level AWS exam, before it expires.
How should I prepare for SAA-C03?
Study each skill area, then take timed practice exams. Read the explanation for every question, use the score report to find your weak areas, and practice until you score above 720 consistently.
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