AWS Exam Score Report Explained: How to Read Your Results
Understand your AWS exam score report. Scaled scores, domain-level performance, and what results mean for future attempts.
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After completing an AWS certification exam, you receive a score report showing your overall result and performance by domain. Understanding this report helps you identify strengths and areas for improvement.
Score Report Overview
Your score report includes: pass or fail status, your scaled score (100-1000), the passing score for that exam, and a domain-level performance breakdown showing competency in each exam area.
How Scaled Scoring Works
AWS uses scaled scoring rather than percentage scoring. Scores range from 100 to 1000. The passing score varies by exam: CLF-C02 requires 700, while SAA-C03 requires 720. See our passing scores explained guide for all exams.
Tip: Scaled scoring accounts for question difficulty. Two candidates answering the same number of questions correctly may receive slightly different scores based on which questions they answered correctly.
Domain-Level Performance
The report shows your competency level in each exam domain. AWS uses descriptions like Competent, Needs Improvement, or similar indicators. While not exact percentages, they clearly show your strong and weak areas.
Interpreting Your Results
If you passed, congratulations! Focus on weak domains for professional development. If you scored close to the passing threshold, be especially diligent about recertification preparation.
If You Did Not Pass
Your score report is your roadmap for improvement. Focus study time on domains marked as needing improvement. See our retake policy guide for next steps and our tips for passing.
Next Steps After Your Results
After passing, claim your digital badge on Credly and update your LinkedIn profile. Plan your next certification using our certification roadmap.
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