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AWS Certified Data Engineer – Associate (DEA-C01) practice exam and questions

Practice for the AWS Data Engineer (DEA-C01) exam with 84 exam-style questions across all four domains, every answer explained.

84 questionsUpdated September 2026Web, iOS & Android

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What’s on the exam

AWS splits DEA-C01 into four topics, weighted like this. The set covers them all.

Data Ingestion and Transformation34%
Data Store Management26%
Data Operations and Support22%
Data Security and Governance18%

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Common questions about the DEA-C01 exam

How many questions are on the DEA-C01 exam, and how long is it?

65 questions in 130 minutes: 50 scored and 15 unscored. Questions are multiple choice (one correct response) or multiple response (two or more correct responses).

What is the DEA-C01 passing score?

720, on a scaled score of 100 to 1000.

How much does the DEA-C01 exam cost?

The exam costs $150 (USD).

What experience do I need for the DEA-C01 exam?

The listed background is 2 to 3 years of data engineering or data architecture experience, plus 1 to 2 years of hands-on experience with AWS services.

What topics does the DEA-C01 exam cover?

Four domains: Data Ingestion and Transformation (34%), Data Store Management (26%), Data Operations and Support (22%), and Data Security and Governance (18%).

Where can I take the DEA-C01 exam, and in which languages?

Through Pearson VUE, online proctored or at a testing center. It is offered in English, Japanese, Korean and Simplified Chinese.

How long is the AWS Certified Data Engineer - Associate certification valid?

The certification is valid for 3 years.

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