AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate (SAA-C03) - Quick Reference Cheat Sheet

Purpose

Fast-reference guide with bullet-point takeaways for rapid exam prep.

This is NOT:

• ❌ A comprehensive study guide
• ❌ Detailed explanations
• ❌ Question walkthroughs

This IS:

• ✅ Key reminders (1-3 sentences each)
• ✅ Essential facts and limits
• ✅ Quick decision guides
• ✅ Domain-organized takeaways

How to Use

1. Pre-exam review - 30-60 minutes before exam
2. Quick refresh - Review specific domains as needed
3. Fill knowledge gaps - Focus on unfamiliar topics

Study Time

• Full review: 30-60 minutes
• Single domain: 5-10 minutes
• Critical topics only: 10-15 minutes

Exam Overview

• Questions: 65 total (50 scored, 15 unscored)
• Time: 130 minutes
• Passing Score: 720/1000
• Format: Multiple choice (1 correct) and multiple response (2+ correct)
• No penalty for guessing - answer every question

Domain Weights

1. Design Secure Architectures: 30% (~15 questions)
2. Design Resilient Architectures: 26% (~13 questions)
3. Design High-Performing Architectures: 24% (~12 questions)
4. Design Cost-Optimized Architectures: 20% (~10 questions)