Review Process for the CLF-C02 AWS Cloud Practitioner Exam

Like any examination, the initial step remains consistent – KNOWING WHAT TO STUDY. Despite our earlier enumeration, I strongly recommend revisiting the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner exam (CLF-C02) Exam Guide to review the exam content.

AWS provides an extensive array of free CLF-C02 resources to aid in your exam preparation. That said, here's a recommended step-by-step review process to assist you in passing and excelling in your AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner CLF-C02 exam.

Step 1 – Read the Overview of Amazon Web Services Whitepaper

I recommend reviewing the Overview of Amazon Web Services whitepaper to develop a solid understanding of various AWS concepts and services. Remember, you don't have to memorize every AWS service and function listed there. Instead, concentrate on the services commonly utilized by the industry.

? Tip: For a concise summary of the whitepaper, refer to the Tutorials Dojo AWS cheat sheets. These cheat sheets offer an easy-to-read overview of the key concepts for each service.

Step 2 – Study AWS Pricing

Next, I recommend exploring AWS pricing. The AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner exam (CLF-C02) often presents challenging questions concerning pricing, total cost of ownership (TCO), and cost optimization. Exercise caution when addressing questions seeking the most cost-effective solution. Always prioritize functionality over pricing, as there could be an option in the question that appears to be the least expensive but isn't suitable for the scenario's requirements.

In addition to on-demand capacity provisioning, AWS provides various methods for reducing your overall cost, including the ability to reserve capacity or establish a savings plan.

Studying cost and pricing models can help you optimize your expenses on AWS. AWS offers a valuable tool called the AWS Pricing Calculator for estimating monthly costs. It's important to note that the AWS Cloud Practitioner CLF-C02 exam often presents scenarios where cost optimization is required.

Step 3 – Study the Shared Responsibility Model

The Best Practices for Security, Identity, & Compliance webpage covers essential aspects of AWS Security that you should understand. Additionally, ensure you are familiar with the Shared Responsibility Model, as it is a common topic in the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner exam (CLF-C02). Regarding security, it's important to be knowledgeable about the following:

• Protect your data in and out of AWS. Different services (EBS,?S3,?EC2,?RDS, etc.) use different encryption methods and protocols.
• Network-level security and subnet-level security. You can secure your?VPC?and the services inside it in many ways, such as NACLs and security groups.
• Be comfortable with IAM. Focus on concepts of IAM users, groups, policies, and roles.
• Understand AWS monitoring and logging features such as Cloudwatch, CloudWatch Logs, VPC Logs, and CloudTrail.

Step 4 – Read the AWS Well-Architected Framework

The final whitepaper you should examine is the AWS Well-Architected Framework. Understanding the best practices is crucial, as scenario questions in the exam consistently focus on these areas. Once logged in, you can utilize your AWS Management Console to visually comprehend the concepts discussed in this document.

Step 5 – Study the AWS Support Plans

This webpage on AWS Support Plans should be your main study resource. It's a quick read and shouldn't take much time to go through. Pay attention to the available support plans and their distinctions. Exam questions may inquire about which support plan provides certain services. Therefore, it's important to read each support plan thoroughly to grasp the subtle differences.

Alongside understanding the AWS Support Plans, it's essential to explore AWS Trusted Advisor. This tool conducts best practice checks and provides recommendations in key areas such as cost optimization, security, fault tolerance, performance, and service limits.

Step 6 – Enroll in a Video Course

In preparation for this exam, you may choose to enroll in our AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner Video Course. This resource will aid you in acquiring the requisite AWS Cloud knowledge by addressing a range of concepts, services, security measures, architecture, pricing, and support within the AWS framework.

Final Exam Tips for the CLF-C02 AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner Exam

1. Be sure to get proper sleep the night before. If you feel that you aren’t ready enough, you can just reschedule your exam.
2. Come early to the exam venue so that you have time to handle mishaps, if there are any.
3. Read the exam questions properly, but don’t spend too much time on a question you don’t know the answer to. You can always go back to it after you answer the rest.?
4. Keep your reviewer if you plan on taking other AWS certifications in the future. It will be handy for sure.?
5. And be sure to visit the Tutorials Dojo website to see our latest AWS reviewers, cheat sheets, and other guides.

* This newsletter was sourced from this Tutorials Dojo article.