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AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate exam topics — the 4 content areas by weight
The AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate exam is built from 4 weighted content areas. Focus your time where the weight is. Each area below links to a free study chapter and practice questions. Weights reflect the official content outline.
Design Secure Architectures
30%Design Resilient Architectures
26%Design High-Performing Architectures
24%Design Cost-Optimized Architectures
20%Ready to test yourself?
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Content-area weights reflect the official AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate content outline. Confirm current details with AWS. Study aid, not a substitute for the official material. Last updated: August 2026.