AWS Certified Machine Learning Engineer - Associate (MLA-C01) - 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 Overview

• Total Questions: 65 (50 scored + 15 unscored)
• Time Limit: 170 minutes (approximately 2.6 minutes per question)
• Passing Score: 720/1000
• Question Types: Multiple choice, multiple response, ordering, matching, case study

Domain Weights

• Domain 1: Data Preparation for ML (28%)
• Domain 2: ML Model Development (26%)
• Domain 3: Deployment and Orchestration (22%)
• Domain 4: ML Solution Monitoring, Maintenance, and Security (24%)