AWS Certified SysOps Administrator FAQs

SOA-C01 exam is updated to AWS Certified SysOps Administrator – Associate (SOA-C02).

The AWS Certified SysOps Administrator certification can help you advance your career by improving your skills and knowledge. The certification will assist you in gaining knowledge of AWS service principles. As a result, anyone interested in taking this well-known Certification test should review the most frequently asked questions from AWS platform experts. For further information, see the AWS Certified SysOps Administrator FAQs.

Top AWS Certified SysOps Administrator FAQs

Top Questions

Are there any mandatory trainining or exam requirements to take the AWS SysOps Administrator Exam

No there is no compulsion to take any training for the exam. However, AWS recommends certain training programs for a better understanding of the AWS platform.

• AWS Technical Essentials
• Systems Operations on AWS
• AWS Certified SysOps Administrator – Associate Course 

What is the retake policy

If you are unable to pass the exam, then you must wait 14 days before becoming eligible to retake the exam. Until you pass the test, there is no limit to the number of exam attempts. But, for each re-attempt, you must pay the full registration price fee. Also, the Beta exam test-takers will get one attempt only.

When will I get my result

Right after completing your exam, a pass or fail notification will be visible on the testing screen. Also, candidates will be receive an email confirming their exam completion. AWS will present a detailed exam result within five business days of completing your exam. This exam detail will appear on the AWS Certification Account of yours, under Previous Exams.

What are the service and features covered in the exam?

AWS does not publish the services and features in its certification exam. The exam guide covers the current topic areas and objectives for the exam. See AWS Exam guides, to know more.

Are there benefits to AWS Certification holders

AWS offers several benefits to its certified members, apart from validating their skills. See the AWS Certification Benefits page to get a complete list of AWS benefits.

Which certification program are available to take from home or office with online protoring

AWS offers its certification exams via online proctoring as well. AWS uses Pearson VUE, a third-party test delivery provider for its online proctoring exams. Visit the Pearson VUE site, to learn more about AWS online proctored certification exams.

About AWS Certification

How do I become AWS certified

In order to become AWS certified, you must get passing score in the AWS proctored exam, and attain your AWS Certification. After getting a passing score, AWS will send you your certification credentials. 

How long will be AWS certification be valid

AWS certified individuals should get their certification recertified, every three years. See the AWS Certification Recertification page for more details.

What is the difference between AWS Certification and AWS Exam?

AWS exam refers to a test that validates your technical knowledge of AWS products and services. On the other hand, AWS certification is a credential that you earn upon successfully passing an AWS exam. You will earn a digital badge and title that you can use on business cards and other professional collateral to designate yourself as AWS Professional.

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What is the best way to prepare for the AWS SysOps Administrator Exam?

An ideal way to prepare for AWS SysOps Administrator certification exams is to get practical experience. AWS recommends having a minimum of six months to two years of experience with the AWS platform. AWS also provides several training programs and resource materials to help in preparation.

Check the AWS Certification Preparation page for AWS recommended training, practice exams, exam guides, whitepapers, sample questions, and other resources.

Does AWS offer practice test for AWS Certification?

Yes, AWS offers practice exams for all its certification Exams. These will test your knowledge with the AWS platform. You can purchase these Practice exams from AWS exam deliver providers via your AWS Certification Account. The Foundational and Associate-level practice exams will cost you 20 USD, while the Professional and Specialty practice exams will cost you 40 USD.

For how long is the practice exam available for AWS Certification?

Your access to the AWS practice exam expires in 180 days. After launching the exam, you will get only 30 days to complete the exam. Else, the allotted practice exam time expires. However, you can pause your practice exam by shutting down your exam browser. Selecting “End Test” will mark the exam complete and it cannot be restarted. 

How will get my score for practice exam?

This will be similar to the actual exam result.

What is the cost of AWS Certification?

• Cloud Practitioner exam -100 USD.
• Associate-level exams -150 USD.
• Professional-level and Specialty exams – 300 USD.

How to find the test centers near me?

You can find test centers with the following options –

• For PSI test centers visit https://awsavailability.psiexams.com.
• For Pearson VUE test centers visit https://home.pearsonvue.com/test-taker.aspx

Exam Scoring and Content

How many questions should I answer to receive a passing score

The passing scores of AWS certifications are set using statistical analysis and can change. AWS does not provide the exam passing scores as they gp through modifications to reflect the changes in the test pattern, with the updates in the exam content.

How often are exams updated

AWS rotates its questions in and out, on a regular basis. This is done in adherence to the exam guide. The major revisions to an exam will be made public by AWS, via the Exam guide.

When AWS releases a new product or service, How soon will it appear on the exam

Any new product, service, or feature AWS will generally gets available, 6 months prior to it appearing on a certification exam.

Note – This applies only to AWS certification exams, and not AWS trainings.

If an existing feature or service has changed. How will that reflect in the exam

The AWS certification team will replace the exam questions, which are impacted by any change. 

How should I answer a question that I think has been affected by a change in service or product

You must choose the best available answer from the given options in the question.