// AWS DEVELOPER ASSOCIATE · DVA-C02

AWS Developer Associate practice test — with hands-on labs, not just flashcards

Most AWS Developer Associate prep stops at multiple-choice questions. CrushCert adds real hands-on labs where you build and troubleshoot AWS architectures — alongside 160+ adaptive practice questions and a full timed mock exam. Everything for the exam, in one place.

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160+
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130
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4
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WHAT SETS US APART

Hands-on AWS labs

Build and match AWS architectures with drag-and-drop and work through real troubleshooting scenarios — so you learn the services by doing, not just memorizing.

Adaptive practice

The algorithm tracks every question you miss and serves more of those topics, so your weak areas get more reps and every session moves your score.

Realistic mock exams

Full-length, timed tests that mirror the real exam — countdown timer, question navigator, mark-for-review, and a 72% pass line so you know you're ready before exam day.

What's on the AWS Developer Associate exam

The Developer Associate (DVA-C02) has 65 questions in 130 minutes, scored on a 100–1,000 scale with a 720 passing score, and costs $150 USD. The four domains and weightings:

DomainWeight
Development with AWS Services32%
Security26%
Deployment24%
Troubleshooting & Optimization18%

CrushCert's question bank and labs map to every domain. Hands-on lab and topic coverage includes:

LambdaDynamoDBAPI GatewayAmazon S3IAMCI/CDSQS & SNSDeployment

Sample AWS Developer Associate practice questions

Sample — Development
Which AWS service runs code without provisioning or managing servers?
A) Amazon EC2
B) AWS Lambda ✓
C) Amazon ECS
D) AWS Batch

AWS Lambda is serverless compute that runs your code on demand without managing servers. Every CrushCert question includes an explanation like this.

Sample — Troubleshooting and Optimization
Which Lambda error handling strategy uses an SQS queue to capture failed asynchronous invocations?
A) Lambda Destinations (on-success routing)
B) Dead Letter Queue (DLQ) ✓
C) SQS visibility timeout extension
D) EventBridge retry policy with backoff

A DLQ captures events that failed all retry attempts during asynchronous invocation. You can configure an SQS queue or SNS topic as the DLQ to analyze and reprocess failures.

Sample — Development with AWS Services
What is the maximum size of a Lambda deployment package (zipped) uploaded directly?
A) 250 MB
B) 50 MB ✓
C) 10 MB
D) 100 MB

The direct upload limit for a zipped Lambda deployment package is 50 MB. For larger packages (up to 250 MB unzipped), you can upload to S3 first.

Sample — Deployment
Which service provides a fully managed build environment for compiling code and running tests?
A) AWS CodeDeploy
B) AWS CodeCommit
C) AWS CodePipeline
D) AWS CodeBuild ✓

AWS CodeBuild is a fully managed continuous integration service that compiles source code, runs tests, and produces software packages ready to deploy.

Sample — Security
Which AWS service should a developer use to store database credentials with automatic rotation?
A) Systems Manager Parameter Store (Standard)
B) AWS KMS
C) AWS Secrets Manager ✓
D) Amazon Cognito

Secrets Manager stores secrets and natively supports automatic rotation using Lambda rotation functions, including managed rotation for RDS.

Why learners pick CrushCert

You practice the way the exam tests you. The exam includes performance-based and scenario items — not just recall. Prep that's only flashcards leaves you guessing on test day. CrushCert's labs put you in the driver's seat.

One affordable plan, no per-exam packs. The Associate plan is $19/month and also covers CCNA, CompTIA A+, Network+, Security+, and several AWS exams — so if you're stacking certs, it's all included.

You always know your readiness. A live readiness score blends your quiz accuracy, mock results, and lab performance, and points you to exactly what to study next.

A guided plan tells you what to study today. Guided Learning builds a short daily plan from your performance — a warm-up review, a lesson on your weakest topic, flashcards, and a hands-on lab, all in about 20 minutes, with spaced repetition so material comes back right before you'd forget it.

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STUDY PLAN

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AWS Developer Associate FAQ

How many questions are on the DVA-C02 exam?

The Developer Associate has 65 questions in 130 minutes, focused on building, deploying, and debugging on AWS.

Does CrushCert include hands-on AWS labs?

Yes — drag-and-drop labs covering serverless, deployment, and service integration, plus troubleshooting scenarios.

What score do you need to pass?

720 on a 100–1,000 scale. CrushCert mock exams use a 72% pass line.

How long does it take to study?

Typically 1–3 months, faster with AWS development experience. CrushCert's readiness score shows when you're ready.