Everything you need to know about the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner (CLF-C02) exam — format, domains, cost, and a free practice quiz with explanations.
The AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner (CLF-C02) is Amazon's entry-level certification. It validates a foundational understanding of the AWS Cloud — its value, core services, security model, and pricing — without requiring hands-on engineering experience.
It's the ideal first step for anyone entering cloud: sales, finance, project managers, students, and engineers who want a broad base before an Associate-level exam.
▶ Start the free CLF-C02 practice quiz| Certification | AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner (CLF-C02) |
|---|---|
| Exam code | CLF-C02 |
| Level | Foundational |
| Format | Multiple choice & multiple response |
| Questions | 65 questions |
| Duration | 90 minutes |
| Passing score | 700 / 1000 (scaled) |
| Cost (USD) | $100 |
| Validity | 3 years |
| Prerequisites | None |
Exam details change over time — always confirm the current specifics on the official exam page before you book.
The official exam is organized into these domains. Our practice bank mirrors them so you can drill each area:
| Domain | Exam weight | Practice questions |
|---|---|---|
| Cloud Concepts | 24% | 11 |
| Security and Compliance | 30% | 13 |
| Cloud Technology and Services | 34% | 28 |
| Billing, Pricing, and Support | 12% | 12 |
Focus on breadth, not depth: know what each major service does (EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, VPC) rather than how to configure it.
Master the AWS shared responsibility model, the pillars of the Well-Architected Framework, and the core pricing/support concepts — these appear heavily.
Practice with scenario questions until you can pick the 'best' service for a described need. Our free quiz below covers all four exam domains.
Our free CLF-C02 practice quiz has 64 scenario-based questions covering every exam domain. Each question includes the correct answer, a plain-English explanation of why it is right (and why the alternatives are wrong), and a reference to the relevant topic — so you learn as you go, not just test yourself.
▶ Practice CLF-C02 now — 64 questions, freeIt's the most approachable AWS exam. With focused study most candidates pass in a few weeks; no coding or hands-on AWS experience is required.
No. It's designed as a foundational, knowledge-based exam. Basic familiarity with IT concepts helps but isn't required.
65 questions in 90 minutes, and you need roughly 700 out of 1000 on a scaled score. Always confirm current details on the official page.
Most people move to the Solutions Architect Associate (SAA-C03) or Developer Associate (DVA-C02) next.