AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner (CLF-C02) Study Guide (2026) - Pass on Your First Attempt
📋 2026 Edition  ·  Updated May 2026

AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner (CLF-C02)
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Complete exam coverage for the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner (CLF-C02). Every domain, every key topic — structured so you study smart, not hard. Built around the official exam blueprint.

65
Questions
90 min
Duration
700
Passing score
4
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Exam at a Glance

Everything you need to know before you start

Key facts about the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner (CLF-C02) exam structure, format, and scoring.

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aws-cloud-practitioner
Exam code
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65 questions
Total questions
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90 minutes
Duration
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700
Passing score
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4 domains
Exam domains
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Valid 3 years
Certification validity
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Online / In-person
Testing mode
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Globally recognised
Credential type
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Scoring method: The CLF-C02 exam is scored on a scale of 100–1000. A minimum score of 700 is required to pass. 15 of the 65 questions are unscored. Results are available immediately upon completion.. The exam may include unscored pilot questions — treat every question seriously.
Focus Areas

What should you study for the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner (CLF-C02) exam?

To pass the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner (CLF-C02) certification exam, you should focus on these core domains. The exam tests your ability to apply concepts in real-world scenarios — not just memorise definitions.

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Common mistake: Candidates memorise terminology but struggle with scenario-based questions. Focus on when to use what, not just what exists.
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Cloud Concepts (24%)
Covers the benefits of cloud computing, cloud deployment and service models, and the AWS Well-Architected Framework.
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Security and Compliance (30%)
Covers the AWS Shared Responsibility Model, security services, compliance programs, and identity management.
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Cloud Technology and Services (34%)
The largest domain — covers core AWS services across compute, storage, networking, databases, and AI/ML.
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Billing, Pricing, and Support (12%)
Covers AWS pricing models, cost management tools, and support plans.
Full Syllabus

AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner (CLF-C02) Exam Syllabus and Topics

The AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner (CLF-C02) exam is divided into 4 domains. Each domain tests specific skills and contributes to your overall score. Click any domain to expand topics.

Cloud Concepts
Covers the benefits of cloud computing, cloud deployment and service models, and the AWS Well-Architected Framework.
24% ▼
Cloud Computing Benefits
CapEx vs OpEx
Economies of Scale
Elasticity and Scalability
Global Reach
High Availability
Cloud Models and AWS Framework
IaaS, PaaS, SaaS
Public, Private, Hybrid Cloud
AWS Well-Architected Framework (6 Pillars)
AWS Cloud Adoption Framework (CAF)
~16 questions
24 marks
24% of exam weight
Security and Compliance
Covers the AWS Shared Responsibility Model, security services, compliance programs, and identity management.
30% ▼
Shared Responsibility Model
Security OF the Cloud (AWS)
Security IN the Cloud (Customer)
Service-Specific Responsibilities
Identity and Access Management
AWS IAM Users, Groups, Roles
IAM Policies
MFA
AWS Organizations
Root User Best Practices
AWS Security Services
AWS Shield
AWS WAF
Amazon GuardDuty
AWS Inspector
Amazon Macie
AWS Secrets Manager
Compliance and Data Protection
AWS Compliance Programs
AWS Artifact
Data Encryption (KMS)
AWS Config
CloudTrail
~20 questions
30 marks
30% of exam weight
Cloud Technology and Services
The largest domain — covers core AWS services across compute, storage, networking, databases, and AI/ML.
34% ▼
Compute Services
Amazon EC2
AWS Lambda
Amazon ECS
AWS Elastic Beanstalk
Amazon Lightsail
Storage Services
Amazon S3
Amazon EBS
Amazon EFS
AWS Storage Gateway
Amazon Glacier
Networking
Amazon VPC
AWS Route 53
Amazon CloudFront
Elastic Load Balancer
AWS Direct Connect
Databases
Amazon RDS
Amazon DynamoDB
Amazon Aurora
Amazon Redshift
Amazon ElastiCache
AI/ML and Analytics
Amazon SageMaker
Amazon Rekognition
Amazon Comprehend
Amazon Athena
AWS Glue
Management and Monitoring
AWS CloudWatch
AWS CloudFormation
AWS Systems Manager
AWS Trusted Advisor
AWS Health Dashboard
~22 questions
34 marks
34% of exam weight
Billing, Pricing, and Support
Covers AWS pricing models, cost management tools, and support plans.
12% ▼
AWS Pricing Models
On-Demand
Reserved Instances
Savings Plans
Spot Instances
Free Tier
Cost Management and Support
AWS Pricing Calculator
AWS Cost Explorer
AWS Budgets
AWS Support Plans (Basic, Developer, Business, Enterprise)
~7 questions
12 marks
12% of exam weight
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Study Plan

AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner (CLF-C02) Structured Study Roadmap

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Exam Strategy

Tips to pass AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner (CLF-C02) on your first attempt

Tactical advice beyond content knowledge — what separates candidates who pass from those who retake.

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Cloud Technology and Services is the largest domain (34%) — know the core AWS services and their use cases.
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Understand the Shared Responsibility Model inside-out — it appears in multiple questions in different contexts.
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Know all AWS support plan tiers (Basic, Developer, Business, Enterprise) and what each includes.
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Study the AWS Well-Architected Framework's 6 pillars as they underpin many cloud best practice questions.
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Official Exam Guide
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Practice Tests
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Reference
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Study Groups & Forums
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