The Day of the Exam How to Prepare

Welcome students! In this guide, we cover the essential steps to prepare for your exam day effectively. Follow these instructions to ensure you are well-prepared both mentally and technically.

Step 1: Practice with Mock Exams

Begin your preparation by reviewing mock exams at least once. Completing a minimum of two mock exams will help you:

• Familiarize yourself with the exam structure
• Identify areas needing improvement
• Build confidence with tough questions resembling the actual AWS exam

Tip

Use the mock exams not just for practice, but also to simulate the real exam environment. This will provide valuable insights into time management and stress handling.

Step 2: Organize Your Exam Environment

A distraction-free environment is crucial for success. Follow these guidelines to set up your exam space:

• Clear the space of people, pets, cell phones, food, and drinks
• Ensure your identification is readily available
• Use only one monitor (a laptop is preferred; multiple monitors for desktops are not allowed)
• Note that no breaks are permitted during the exam

Important

Ensure your exam space is completely free of distractions. A cluttered or noisy environment can compromise your concentration and overall performance.

Step 3: Log Into the AWS Training Website

Once your environment is set, sign in to the AWS Training website with your Builder ID. Follow these steps to get started:

1. Log in to your account.
2. Select your pre-registered certification exam.
3. Submit your identification and run the system test executable to verify your setup.

Pro Tip

Logging in well ahead of the exam ensures you have ample time to resolve any technical issues with the AWS Training website.

Step 4: Punctual Arrival for the Exam

Aim to arrive approximately 30 minutes before your exam session if it's your first time, or 15 minutes if you have previously completed the setup. Logging in about 20 minutes early generally provides a healthy buffer for any last-minute checks.

Step 5: Managing the Exam

At the start of the exam, maintain a calm and methodical approach:

• Read each question carefully.
• Review all possible responses and eliminate incorrect options.
• Select the best answer and revisit the question to ensure alignment with all provided details.
• If a question takes longer than two minutes, mark it for review and return later.

Given the typical exam duration of 130 minutes for 65 questions, aim to average about two minutes per question.

Step 6: Post-Exam Process

After submitting your exam, patient waiting is key:

• Results may take up to three business days.
• Your score report will be emailed to the address used during registration.
• Once received, log in to the AWS Training site, and navigate to the exam history section to view the detailed score report.
• Look for the button on the lower left-hand side for accessing your overall score and performance breakdown across different sections (typical passing scores range between 720 and 750).

Key Takeaways

To summarize, ensure you:

1. Thoroughly review and complete at least two mock exams.
2. Set up a quiet, distraction-free exam environment.
3. Log into the AWS Training website well in advance using your Builder ID.
4. Stay calm, read questions carefully, and manage your time—approximately two minutes per question.
5. Wait patiently for your results, which may take up to three business days.

By following these steps, maintaining an organized space, and getting a good night’s sleep, you’ll be well-prepared to tackle the exam day head-on. Good luck on your exam, and feel free to share your success story within our community. Stay tuned for our next article focusing on additional exam resources!