AWS Certified Data Engineer - Associate (DEA-C01) Practice Exams
Original scenario-based mock tests for the ability to implement data pipelines and monitor, troubleshoot and optimize their cost and performance.
DEA-C01 exam overview and intended candidate
AWS validates the ability to implement data pipelines and monitor, troubleshoot and optimize their cost and performance. The intended audience includes data engineers, analytics engineers, ETL developers and cloud professionals building AWS data platforms. AWS recommends 2–3 years in data engineering, including 1–2 years of hands-on experience with AWS services.
Prerequisites and recommended knowledge: No specific AWS certification prerequisite is claimed. Use the official page to confirm current scheduling, language, testing, pricing and recertification details.
Verify before scheduling: Review the official certification page, DEA-C01 exam guide, and current AWS recertification options.
DEA-C01 domains and scored-content weights
| Official domain | Weight | Preparation focus |
|---|---|---|
| Data Ingestion and Transformation | 34% | Batch and streaming ingestion, transformation and pipeline orchestration. |
| Data Store Management | 26% | Storage selection, catalogs, lifecycle, modeling and schema evolution. |
| Data Operations and Support | 22% | Automation, analytics, monitoring, troubleshooting and data quality. |
| Data Security and Governance | 18% | Authentication, authorization, encryption, privacy, governance and logging. |
On smaller screens, swipe the table horizontally to review every column.
Technologies and concepts to review
AWS Glue, Lake Formation, Amazon S3, Redshift, EMR, Athena, Kinesis, MSK, Managed Service for Apache Flink, MWAA, Step Functions, DynamoDB, RDS and data-quality services.
The official guide is the source of truth and may be revised. Domain weights above total 100% of scored content.
How these DEA-C01 practice exams support preparation
This independent Udemy-hosted course uses original scenario questions and explanation-led review. It supplements—not replaces—the AWS exam guide, AWS documentation, Skill Builder and hands-on practice.
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DEA-C01 practice exam FAQs
Who is DEA-C01 designed for?
Data engineers, analytics engineers, ETL developers and cloud professionals building AWS data platforms. AWS recommends 2–3 years in data engineering, including 1–2 years of hands-on experience with AWS services.
How many questions and how much time?
AWS currently lists 65 questions and 130 minutes.
What is the passing score?
The official guide reports a minimum scaled score of 720 out of 1,000.
Are these real exam questions or dumps?
No. CertShield provides original independent practice content, not leaked, copied, recalled or unauthorized exam material.
Does a practice score guarantee certification success?
No. Use scores to identify gaps; they cannot predict your exact AWS exam result.
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