AWS Certified Developer - Associate (DVA-C02) - Quick Reference Cheat Sheet

Purpose

Fast-reference guide with bullet-point takeaways for rapid exam prep.

This is NOT:

• ❌ A comprehensive study guide
• ❌ Detailed explanations
• ❌ Question walkthroughs

This IS:

• ✅ Key reminders (1-3 sentences each)
• ✅ Essential facts and limits
• ✅ Quick decision guides
• ✅ Domain-organized takeaways

How to Use

1. Pre-exam review - 30-60 minutes before exam
2. Quick refresh - Review specific domains as needed
3. Fill knowledge gaps - Focus on unfamiliar topics

Study Time

• Full review: 30-60 minutes
• Single domain: 5-10 minutes
• Critical topics only: 10-15 minutes

Exam Quick Facts

• Questions: 65 (50 scored + 15 unscored)
• Time: 130 minutes (~2 minutes per question)
• Passing Score: 720/1000
• Format: Multiple choice and multiple response
• No penalty for guessing - answer every question

Domain Weights

1. Development with AWS Services: 32% (~21 questions)
2. Security: 26% (~17 questions)
3. Deployment: 24% (~16 questions)
4. Troubleshooting and Optimization: 18% (~12 questions)