AWS

Solutions Architect Associate

Design secure, resilient, high-performing, cost-optimized architectures on AWS.

Verified against the official AWS exam guide — July 6, 2026

SAA-C03

Exam code

65

Questions

130 min

Duration

72%

Pass mark

Exam domains

Design Secure ArchitecturesFree samples →Study guide →30%
Design Resilient ArchitecturesFree samples →Study guide →26%
Design High-Performing ArchitecturesFree samples →Study guide →24%
Design Cost-Optimized ArchitecturesFree samples →Study guide →20%

Frequently asked questions

How many questions are on the Solutions Architect Associate (SAA-C03) exam?

The Solutions Architect Associate (SAA-C03) exam has 65 questions and lasts 130 minutes. You need 72% to pass.

What score do you need to pass Solutions Architect Associate (SAA-C03)?

The passing score for Solutions Architect Associate (SAA-C03) is 72%. DataCertPrep's timed mock exams use the same pass mark, length, and timing as the real AWS exam.

How hard is the Solutions Architect Associate (SAA-C03) exam?

Solutions Architect Associate (SAA-C03) is a scenario-based AWS exam — it tests applied judgment, not memorization. Most candidates who consistently score above the 72% pass mark on realistic mock exams pass the real exam. DataCertPrep's readiness score is weighted by the official domain weights so you know when you're ready.

What is the best way to prepare for Solutions Architect Associate (SAA-C03)?

Work through the domain study guides, drill scenario-based practice questions until your weak domains catch up, use spaced-repetition flashcards for facts and limits, then confirm with a full-length timed mock exam. DataCertPrep includes all four for Solutions Architect Associate (SAA-C03), verified against the official AWS exam guide on 2026-07-06.