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saa-c03-exam Exam Domains & Topics

Understand the domains and stop losing points on scenario tradeoffs.

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Quick answers

  • Secure: IAM + encryption + least privilege.
  • Resilient: HA/DR basics, fault tolerance.
  • High-performing: caching, scaling, right service choice.
  • Cost-optimized: storage tiers and pricing tradeoffs.

This page breaks down what SAA-C03 is really testing: scenario tradeoffs across security, resilience, performance, and cost.

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How domains map to real questions

The exam is scenario-driven. Your score often depends on choosing the best architecture under constraints (cost vs performance vs reliability vs security).

  • Design secure architectures: IAM, encryption, least privilege.
  • Design resilient architectures: HA, DR, fault tolerance.
  • Design high-performing architectures: caching, scaling, right service choice.
  • Design cost-optimized architectures: storage classes, pricing tradeoffs.

Topics & Skills Covered

  • Secure architectures (IAM, encryption, access patterns)
  • Resilient architectures (HA, DR basics, durability)
  • High-performing architectures (caching, scaling, service choice)
  • Cost-optimized architectures (pricing tradeoffs, storage tiers)

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What are the main domains in SAA-C03?

SAA-C03 focuses on secure, resilient, high-performing, and cost-optimized architecture decisions.

Do domains matter for study planning?

Yes. They help you prioritize weak areas and avoid random studying.

Is SAA-C03 mostly memorization?

No. It’s scenario-driven: you choose the best design under constraints.

Can I practice offline?

Yes. PrepMaster supports offline packs after download.

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