AWS Developer Associate
AWS DVA-C02 Practice Exam
380+ Questions with detailed explanations. Realistic timed simulation.
About this Exam
The AWS Certified Developer Associate (DVA-C02) validates your ability to develop, test, deploy, and debug cloud-based applications on Amazon Web Services. This exam focuses heavily on core AWS services such as Lambda, DynamoDB, API Gateway, S3, SQS, SNS, and Step Functions. You will be tested on writing application code that interacts with AWS APIs, SDKs, and the CLI, as well as implementing CI/CD pipelines using CodeCommit, CodeBuild, CodeDeploy, and CodePipeline. The exam also covers security best practices including IAM roles, Cognito user pools, and encryption with KMS. Candidates should have at least one year of hands-on experience developing and maintaining AWS-based applications. Unlike the Solutions Architect exam which focuses on designing systems, the Developer Associate tests your ability to write and deploy working code in a cloud environment.
What You Will Learn
Exam Format
Passing Score
720 out of 1000
Questions
65 questions (50 scored, 15 unscored)
Time Limit
130 minutes
Format
Multiple choice and multiple response
Who Should Take This Exam
- Software developers building cloud-native applications on AWS
- Backend engineers working with serverless architectures
- DevOps engineers responsible for CI/CD pipelines
- Developers transitioning from on-premises to cloud development
Recommended Prerequisites
- 1+ year of hands-on experience developing on AWS
- Familiarity with at least one high-level programming language (Python, Java, Node.js, or .NET)
- Understanding of core AWS services (Lambda, DynamoDB, S3, SQS, API Gateway)
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines and deployment strategies
Exam Tips
Focus heavily on Lambda, DynamoDB, and API Gateway — these appear in the most questions
Understand the differences between SQS standard and FIFO queues, and when to use SNS vs EventBridge
Know the deployment strategies: all-at-once, rolling, immutable, and blue/green with CodeDeploy
Practice reading and interpreting IAM policy JSON documents — you will see several policy-based questions
Related Certifications
Exam Outline
Duration
130 Minutes
Questions
380+ Questions
Format
Multiple Choice
Safe & secure mock environment