AWS DVA-C02 exam guide: format, domains, cost, and a free practice quiz covering development, security, deployment, and troubleshooting on AWS.
The AWS Certified Developer – Associate (DVA-C02) validates your ability to build, deploy, secure, and troubleshoot applications on AWS, with a strong focus on serverless (Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB) and CI/CD.
It's aimed at developers who write cloud-native code and want to prove they can use AWS services and SDKs effectively.
▶ Start the free DVA-C02 practice quiz| Certification | AWS Certified Developer – Associate (DVA-C02) |
|---|---|
| Exam code | DVA-C02 |
| Level | Associate |
| Format | Multiple choice & multiple response |
| Questions | 65 questions |
| Duration | 130 minutes |
| Passing score | 720 / 1000 (scaled) |
| Cost (USD) | $150 |
| Validity | 3 years |
| Prerequisites | None (1+ year AWS development recommended) |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Development with AWS Services | 32% | 20 |
| Security | 26% | 11 |
| Deployment | 24% | 10 |
| Troubleshooting and Optimization | 18% | 11 |
Know Lambda deeply (execution environment reuse, concurrency, error handling), plus DynamoDB (keys, indexes, pagination, streams) and API Gateway.
Understand IAM for applications, Cognito user vs. identity pools, KMS envelope encryption, and Secrets Manager vs. Parameter Store.
Practice deployment (CodePipeline/CodeBuild/CodeDeploy, SAM) and observability (CloudWatch, X-Ray). The free quiz below covers all four domains.
Our free DVA-C02 practice quiz has 52 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 DVA-C02 now — 52 questions, freeIt's a similar level but more code- and SDK-focused. If you develop on AWS daily, it may feel easier than the architecture exam.
A lot. Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB, and event-driven patterns are central.
65 questions in 130 minutes, ~720/1000 to pass. Check the official page for current details.
You won't write code, but you must understand code-level behavior, SDK usage, and troubleshooting.