AWS Developer Associate (DVA-C02) — Free Online Mock Test
AWS Certified Developer – Associate (DVA-C02) — developing, deploying and debugging cloud applications on AWS: SDKs, Lambda, DynamoDB, API Gateway, CI/CD and security. 65 Q / 130 min. Pass at 720/1000. · Official language: English.
AWS Developer exam at a glance
AWS Developer full-length mock tests
Attempt 50 full-length AWS Developer mock tests, each a distinct question set built on the real 65-question, 130-minute pattern — with instant scoring and section-wise analysis. The first 3 are free.
AWS Developer key facts & eligibility
| Conducting body | Amazon Web Services (AWS); delivered via Pearson VUE. |
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| Official website | aws.amazon.com ↗ |
| Mode | A proctored exam (online or at a Pearson VUE centre) of 65 questions in 130 minutes. Exam code DVA-C02. |
| Frequency | On demand, year-round. |
| Scoring & marking | 65 questions (50 scored, 15 unscored), scored 100–1000 with 720 to pass. Four domains — Development with AWS Services (32%), Security (26%), Deployment (24%) and Troubleshooting & Optimization (18%). |
| Score validity | 3 years (recertify to maintain). |
| Language | English, Japanese, Korean and Simplified Chinese. |
Who is eligible for AWS Developer?
No prerequisite; AWS recommends 1+ year of hands-on experience developing and maintaining AWS applications.
Last verified July 2026 against AWS — Developer Associate. Always confirm current details on the official website before you register.
AWS Developer section breakdown
The AWS Developer mock test on Wrexa Edge replicates the real exam's section structure — same names, same question count per section, same time limits. No inter-section breaks — the timer runs continuously.
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AWS DVA-C02 — Full Exam (65 Q)
AWS Developer scoring & marking scheme
Strategy: AWS Developer has no negative marking. Attempt every question — blank answers cost you potential marks but cannot pull your score down.
Scale: AWS Developer (100-1000, pass 720).
How AWS Developer is conducted
- Mode
- Test format
- Backtracking
- Mark for review
AWS Developer time strategy
With 65 questions in 130 minutes, you have about 120 seconds per question on average. Successful candidates aim for the following pacing on each section:
- AWS DVA-C02 — Full Exam (65 Q)
Wrexa Edge's analytics show your actual time-per-question after every mock so you can spot which sections you're losing time on.
AWS Developer topics covered
Across the 50 Wrexa Edge variants of AWS Developer, the following topics appear most often (sample distribution from one variant):
AWS DVA-C02 — Full Exam (65 Q)
- D1 — DynamoDB · 9
- D1 — SQS/SNS/Kinesis · 6
- D2 — Cognito · 6
- D2 — IAM · 5
- D2 — KMS · 4
- D3 — CloudFormation · 4
- D1 — Lambda · 3
- D1 — API Gateway · 3
AWS Developer difficulty calibration
Intermediate tier. Intermediate-level: assumes a working command of the syllabus. Most candidates need 2-4 months of focused prep.
AWS Certified Developer – Associate (DVA-C02) — developing, deploying and debugging cloud applications on AWS: SDKs, Lambda, DynamoDB, API Gateway, CI/CD and security. 65 Q / 130 min. Pass at 720/1000. · Official language: English.
Verified content — Wrexa Edge's AWS Developer bank has been deeply curated with real exam-aligned content (estimated 100% syllabus coverage).
How Wrexa Edge prepares you for AWS Developer
- Real test-day interface
- 50 distinct variants
- Detailed analytics
- Spaced repetition (Notebook)
- Optional proctoring
- Free to start
Expert take: what AWS Developer really tests
The AWS Certified Developer – Associate is a hands-on development exam centred on serverless and the SDK: Lambda, DynamoDB, API Gateway and S3 recur throughout, and its largest domain is developing with AWS services (32%). Security is a bigger part than many expect (26%) — IAM, Cognito and encryption in application context — so candidates who only practise the "happy path" of building apps tend to lose marks on the security and troubleshooting questions.
Preparation tips
- Get hands-on with Lambda, DynamoDB, API Gateway and the SDK/CLI.
- Study application security (IAM, Cognito, KMS) — it is 26% of the exam.
- Learn deployment (SAM, CodePipeline) and troubleshooting (X-Ray, CloudWatch).
Common mistakes to avoid
- Focusing on building apps while under-preparing the security domain.
- Studying services in isolation instead of practising real serverless development.
AWS Developer study plan
A phase-by-phase roadmap from your first concept to test-ready. Stretch or compress each phase to fit the time you have before your attempt.
- Learn the core developer services — Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB and S3
- Study the AWS SDK and CLI and how to build serverless apps
- Read the DVA-C02 exam guide and map the four domains
- Study application security — IAM, Cognito, KMS and secrets management
- Learn deployment with CodePipeline, CodeBuild, CodeDeploy and SAM
- Practise CI/CD and infrastructure-as-code patterns
- Study troubleshooting and optimization (X-Ray, CloudWatch, caching)
- Take practice exams and aim comfortably above 720/1000
- Build a small serverless app end to end to consolidate the skills
Where AWS Developer can take you
A strong AWS Developer result opens up these careers and higher-study paths:
- Cloud developer
- Serverless / backend developer
- DevOps-leaning developer
- Full-stack cloud engineer
Best books & official prep for AWS Developer
- AWS Certified Developer – Associate Study Guide (DVA-C02) — Various
- AWS official exam guide & sample questions — AWS
- Tutorials Dojo practice exams — Various
- Hands-on AWS (Lambda, DynamoDB, SDK/CI-CD) — AWS
Official practice: AWS publishes the exam guide and sample questions; the exam rewards real development experience with Lambda, DynamoDB, APIs and CI/CD.
Previous-year papers: AWS does not release past exams; the exam guide and reputable practice tests are the best preparation.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the AWS Developer exam pattern?
- AWS Developer Associate (DVA-C02) contains 65 questions across 1 section: AWS DVA-C02 — Full Exam (65 Q). Total duration is 130 minutes (about 120 seconds per question).
- Does AWS Developer have negative marking?
- No — AWS Developer has no negative marking. Each correct answer is worth 1 mark, so attempt every question.
- How is AWS Developer scored?
- Scaled score range: 100 to 1000. AWS Developer (100-1000, pass 720).
- How can I practise AWS Developer online for free?
- Wrexa Edge gives you 3 free full-length AWS Developer mock tests — with instant scoring, detailed explanations and analytics — plus 47 more with Pro. Start practising in under a minute, no card required.
- What is the difficulty level of AWS Developer?
- AWS Developer is rated Intermediate difficulty on Wrexa Edge. Intermediate-level: assumes a working command of the syllabus. Most candidates need 2-4 months of focused prep. AWS Certified Developer – Associate (DVA-C02) — developing, deploying and debugging cloud applications on AWS: SDKs, Lambda, DynamoDB, API Gateway, CI/CD and security. 65 Q / 130 min. Pass at 720/1000. · Official language: English.
- How long is the AWS Developer exam?
- AWS Developer runs for 130 minutes total. On Wrexa Edge the timer is enforced exactly as on the real exam — including no inter-section breaks.
- What topics are covered in AWS Developer?
- AWS Developer is split into: AWS DVA-C02 — Full Exam (65 Q). Each section is timed and weighted separately. AWS Certified Developer – Associate (DVA-C02) — developing, deploying and debugging cloud applications on AWS: SDKs, Lambda, DynamoDB, API Gateway, CI/CD and security. 65 Q / 130 min. Pass at 720/1000. · Official language: English.
- What tools or aids are allowed during AWS Developer?
- No special tools are required. Note: real exam is proctored — Wrexa Edge mirrors this with a webcam-based proctoring flow you can enable.
- Is the AWS Developer test adaptive?
- No — AWS Developer is a fixed-form (linear) test. Every candidate sees the same number of questions per section.
- How many AWS Developer mock tests does Wrexa Edge offer?
- Wrexa Edge generates 50 distinct AWS Developer variants — each with different question content, not just shuffled options — the first 3 free for everyone and 47 more with Pro. That's 3250 unique practice questions in the real test-day interface.
- Is there a free AWS Developer test series 2026?
- Yes. The Wrexa Edge AWS Developer test series for 2026 gives you 3 free full-length mock tests (50 in total) plus subject-wise and topic-wise tests — instant scoring and detailed analysis, no card required.
- Are AWS Developer previous year question–style papers included?
- Every AWS Developer mock is modelled on the official exam pattern and the style of previous years' papers — the same 65-question structure, sections and marking — so your practice mirrors the real paper you'll sit.
- Which is the best free AWS Developer mock test online?
- Wrexa Edge's AWS Developer mock test replicates the real exam interface, timing and marking scheme, with instant score, section-wise analysis and 50 fresh variants — a strong free choice for 2026 preparation.
- Can I take the AWS Developer mock test on mobile?
- Yes. AWS Developer mock tests run in any browser on mobile, tablet or desktop — no app or download needed. Start on your phone and your progress and analytics sync when you sign in.
- What is the AWS Developer syllabus?
- The AWS Developer syllabus maps to its 1 section: AWS DVA-C02 — Full Exam (65 Q). Wrexa Edge's mock tests cover the complete syllabus topic by topic — see the topics-covered breakdown above — so you practise every area at real exam difficulty.
- What is the eligibility for AWS Developer?
- No prerequisite; AWS recommends 1+ year of hands-on experience developing and maintaining AWS applications. Wrexa Edge focuses on realistic AWS Developer practice: 3 free full-length mocks in the exact exam pattern, ready whenever you are.
- When is the AWS Developer exam and how should I prepare?
- Official AWS Developer exam dates are announced by the conducting body for each cycle — check the latest notification for the current schedule. To be ready, follow a phased study plan and take full-length timed mocks; Wrexa Edge gives you 3 free AWS Developer mocks with instant scoring so you can track your readiness week by week.
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