AWS Study Guide 2026

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📋 AWS Exam Format at a Glance

65
Questions
130 min
Time Limit
72%
Passing Score

📚 AWS Topics to Study (355)

AWS · 25 cardsDevOps Automation Tools & Scripting Techniques · 9 cardsDevOps CI/CD Pipeline Design & Implementation · 9 cardsDevOps Configuration Management & Infrastructure as Code · 9 cardsDevOps Monitoring, Testing & Deployment Strategies · 9 cardsSafety & Welding Standards · 9 cardsWelding Symbols & Blueprint Reading · 9 cardsWelding Techniques · 9 cardsWeld Inspection & Quality Control · 9 cardsApplication Development & DevOps · 7 cardsApplication Development & DevOps · 7 cardsApplication Development & DevOps · 7 cardsApplication Development & DevOps · 7 cardsAssociate Certified Developer - Associate · 7 cardsAssociate Certified Developer - Associate · 7 cardsAssociate Certified Developer - Associate · 7 cardsAssociate Certified Developer - Associate · 7 cardsAssociate Certified Solutions Architect - Associate · 7 cardsAssociate Certified Solutions Architect - Associate · 7 cardsAssociate Certified Solutions Architect - Associate · 7 cardsAssociate Certified Solutions Architect - Associate · 7 cardsAssociate Certified SysOps Administrator - Associate · 7 cardsAssociate Certified SysOps Administrator - Associate · 7 cardsAssociate Certified SysOps Administrator - Associate · 7 cardsAssociate Certified SysOps Administrator - Associate · 7 cardsAssociate General Knowledge and Prerequisites · 7 cardsAssociate General Knowledge and Prerequisites · 7 cardsAssociate General Knowledge and Prerequisites · 7 cardsAssociate General Knowledge and Prerequisites · 7 cardsAWS · 7 cards

✍️ Sample AWS Questions & Answers

1. Which capability does Amazon SQS Extended Client Library provide?
Allows SQS messages larger than 256 KB by storing the payload in S3 and sending a reference

The SQS Extended Client Library stores large message payloads (up to 2 GB) in S3 and places an S3 object reference in the SQS message, bypassing the 256 KB limit.

2. How does risk management apply to daily practice in Welding Metallurgy & Heat Treatment for American Welding Society professionals?
Through proactive identification of potential hazards and implementation of preventive measures

Effective risk management in Welding Metallurgy & Heat Treatment requires proactive hazard identification and preventive measures, not just reactive responses. This approach reduces incidents, improves outcomes, and protects both professionals and clients.

3. An application needs IPv6 connectivity for EC2 instances in a private subnet to communicate outbound to IPv6 internet resources. Which gateway should be used?
Egress-Only Internet Gateway

An Egress-Only Internet Gateway allows IPv6 traffic from instances to the internet but prevents the internet from initiating IPv6 connections to those instances.

4. Which AWS service enables you to build real-time, bidirectional communication applications using WebSockets via API Gateway?
API Gateway WebSocket APIs

API Gateway WebSocket APIs enable you to build real-time two-way communication applications, such as chat apps and dashboards, without managing infrastructure.

5. In Amazon API Gateway, what does a 'stage' represent?
A named snapshot of a deployment used to separate environments such as dev, test, and prod

An API Gateway stage is a named reference to a deployment, enabling separate configurations and URLs for different environments like development and production.

6. Which defect appears as a gap at the weld root?
Incomplete penetration

Incomplete penetration, also known as lack of penetration, occurs when the weld metal fails to extend through the full thickness of the joint. This results in a gap or unfused area at the root of the weld, significantly reducing the strength and integrity of the joint. It is a critical defect that can lead to premature failure under stress.

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