Search...
Everything needed to plan for the AWS Developer Associate (DVA-C02) exam: number of questions, time limit, passing score, and the official domain weightings. For the domain checklist, see the DVA-C02 study guide. For a week-by-week plan, see the DVA-C02 study plan.
Facts last checked . Vendor links for this exam are on the materials page. To correct a figure, use the corrections policy.
AWS Developer Associate (DVA-C02) is a Associate level AWS certification exam with 65 questions in 130 minutes (last checked 2026-10-19), requiring a scaled score of 720 to pass. It covers 4 domains: Development with AWS Services (32%); Security (26%); Deployment (24%); Troubleshooting and Optimization (18%).
Exam code
DVA-C02
Questions
65
Time limit
130 min
Passing score
720 scaled
Official domains
4
Level
Associate
Provider
AWS
Practice questions
300+ on CertStud
| Domain | Weight | What it covers |
|---|---|---|
| Development with AWS Services | 32% | Develop with AWS services |
| Security | 26% | Implement secure applications |
| Deployment | 24% | Deploy AWS applications |
| Troubleshooting and Optimization | 18% | Troubleshoot and optimize applications |
Percentages reflect published official domain weightings. Prerequisite knowledge and current scoring rules are confirmed on the AWS exam page before booking.
The DVA-C02 figure on file is 65 questions. Last checked 2026-10-19. Confirm the current figure with AWS before you book.
The DVA-C02 time limit on file is 130 minutes. Last checked 2026-10-19. Confirm the current figure with AWS before you book.
The DVA-C02 exam requires a scaled score of 720 to pass. A scaled score is not a raw percentage of correct answers. Last checked 2026-10-19. Confirm the current figure with AWS before you book.
The DVA-C02 exam covers 4 official domains: Development with AWS Services (32%), Security (26%), Deployment (24%), Troubleshooting and Optimization (18%).
Development with AWS Services carries the heaviest weighting on the DVA-C02 exam at 32% of the exam. Develop with AWS services
DVA-C02 is the exam code for AWS Developer Associate (AWS Certified Developer Associate), a Associate level AWS certification exam covering 4 domains.
The DVA-C02 exam reports a scaled score. The passing score on file is 720. Plan for 65 questions across 130 minutes, weighted by domain: 32% Development with AWS Services, 26% Security, 24% Deployment, 18% Troubleshooting and Optimization. Last checked 2026-10-19. Confirm the current figure with AWS before you book.
CertStud offers free DVA-C02 practice questions with detailed explanations, plus full-length practice exams and flashcards at https://certstud.com/certifications/aws/developer-associate. Start with 10 free questions at https://certstud.com/try-free.