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AWS Certified Database - Specialty (DBS-C01) Practice Exam

AWS-DATABASE-SPECIALTY

Amazon Web Services certification exam

Exam Details

Official AWS-DATABASE-SPECIALTY exam format

Questions
100
Time Limit
120 minutes
Passing Score
720/1000
Domains
10
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100
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Exam Domains

The AWS Certified Database - Specialty (DBS-C01) exam covers 10 domains with different weight percentages

Domain 1: Domain 1: Workload-Specific Database Design

26%

Focuses on selecting appropriate database services and designing solutions based on specific workloads.

Topics covered:
  • Task Statement 1.1: Select appropriate database services for specific types of data and workloads.
  • Task Statement 1.2: Determine strategies for disaster recovery and high availability.
  • Task Statement 1.3: Design database solutions for performance, compliance, and scalability.
  • Task Statement 1.4: Compare the costs of database solutions.

Domain 2: Domain 1: Database Migration

15%

Focuses on strategies and tools for migrating databases to AWS.

Topics covered:
  • Topic 1.1: Migration Strategies
  • Topic 1.2: AWS Schema Conversion Tool
  • Topic 1.3: AWS Database Migration Service

Domain 3: Domain 2: Deployment and Migration

20%

Covers the automation of database deployments and strategies for data migration.

Topics covered:
  • Task Statement 2.1: Automate database solution deployments.
  • Task Statement 2.2: Determine data preparation and migration strategies.
  • Task Statement 2.3: Perform and validate data migration.

Domain 4: Domain 2: Security and Compliance

20%

Covers security practices and compliance requirements for databases.

Topics covered:
  • Topic 2.1: Database Encryption
  • Topic 2.2: Access Control
  • Topic 2.3: IAM Database Authentication

Domain 5: Domain 3: Management and Operations

18%

Focuses on the management and operational tasks related to database solutions.

Topics covered:
  • Task Statement 3.1: Determine maintenance tasks and processes.
  • Task Statement 3.2: Determine backup and restore strategies.
  • Task Statement 3.3: Manage the operational environment of a database solution.

Domain 6: Domain 3: Performance Optimization

20%

Techniques for optimizing database performance.

Topics covered:
  • Topic 3.1: Monitoring and Metrics
  • Topic 3.2: Resource Management
  • Topic 3.3: Backup and Recovery

Domain 7: Domain 4: Monitoring and Troubleshooting

18%

Covers monitoring strategies and troubleshooting common database issues.

Topics covered:
  • Task Statement 4.1: Determine monitoring and alerting strategies.
  • Task Statement 4.2: Troubleshoot and resolve common database issues.
  • Task Statement 4.3: Optimize database performance.

Domain 8: Domain 4: High Availability and Disaster Recovery

20%

Ensuring database availability and planning for disaster recovery.

Topics covered:
  • Topic 4.1: Multi-AZ Deployments
  • Topic 4.2: Read Replicas
  • Topic 4.3: Cross-Region Replication

Domain 9: Domain 5: Database Security

18%

Focuses on securing database solutions and evaluating access controls.

Topics covered:
  • Task Statement 5.1: Encrypt data at rest and in transit.
  • Task Statement 5.2: Evaluate auditing solutions.
  • Task Statement 5.3: Determine access control and authentication mechanisms.
  • Task Statement 5.4: Recognize potential security vulnerabilities within database solutions.

Domain 10: Domain 5: Database Design and Implementation

25%

Best practices for designing and implementing databases on AWS.

Topics covered:
  • Topic 5.1: Database Engine Selection
  • Topic 5.2: Schema Design
  • Topic 5.3: Data Migration and Transformation

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the AWS Certified Database - Specialty (DBS-C01) certification exam

How many questions are on the AWS Certified Database - Specialty (DBS-C01) exam?
The AWS Certified Database - Specialty (DBS-C01) (AWS-DATABASE-SPECIALTY) exam contains 100 questions that must be completed within 120 minutes.
What is the passing score for AWS Certified Database - Specialty (DBS-C01)?
You need to score 720 out of 1000 (72%) to pass the AWS Certified Database - Specialty (DBS-C01) certification exam.
What topics are covered in the AWS Certified Database - Specialty (DBS-C01) exam?
The exam covers 10 main domains: Domain 1: Workload-Specific Database Design, Domain 2: Deployment and Migration, Domain 3: Management and Operations, Domain 4: Monitoring and Troubleshooting, Domain 5: Database Security, Domain 1: Database Migration, Domain 2: Security and Compliance, Domain 3: Performance Optimization, Domain 4: High Availability and Disaster Recovery, Domain 5: Database Design and Implementation. Each domain has different weight percentages based on importance.
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