DAS-C01: AWS Data Analytics Specialty
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About the DAS-C01 Exam
Design and build analytics solutions on AWS
Master AWS data analytics services — Kinesis, Glue, Redshift, Athena, EMR, QuickSight, and Lake Formation for collection, storage, processing, analysis, and security.
Who Should Take This Exam?
The DAS-C01 is designed for professionals specialising in a focused domain. Prior certification or equivalent experience recommended.
Typical study time: 6-10 weeks of focused study
Exam Quick Facts
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Exam Code | DAS-C01 |
| Title | AWS Data Analytics Specialty |
| Duration | 170 minutes |
| Questions | 65 |
| Pass Score | 750 / 1000 |
| Cost | $300 USD |
| Provider | Pearson VUE / PSI |
| Validity | 3 years |
| Question Types | Multiple choice, Multiple response |
Exam Domains & Weights
The DAS-C01 exam covers 5 domains. Focus your study time based on the weights below — higher-weighted domains have more exam questions.
| Domain | Weight | Practice Qs |
|---|---|---|
| Collection | 18% | 36 |
| Storage and Data Management | 22% | 44 |
| Processing | 24% | 48 |
| Analysis and Visualization | 18% | 36 |
| Security | 18% | 36 |
| Total | 100% | 200 |
💡 Study tip: Processing carries the most weight (24%) — start there. Collection has the least (18%), but don’t skip it — exam questions can come from any domain.
Practice Exam — 200 Questions
Prepare for the DAS-C01 with our 200-question practice exam covering all 5 exam domains. Every question includes detailed explanations and maps to official exam objectives.
What you get:
- ✅ Exam simulation mode with timer
- ✅ Spaced repetition for weak areas
- ✅ Detailed explanations for every question
- ✅ Progress tracking across domains
- ✅ 20 free questions — no account needed
AWS Certification Path
AWS certs follow: Foundational → Associate → Professional, plus Specialty tracks. Cloud Practitioner is the recommended starting point.
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Study Tips
- Start with the heaviest domain — focus your time where the exam focuses its questions
- Use our practice exam — try the 20 free questions first to gauge your readiness
- Review explanations — don’t just check if you got it right; read why each answer is correct
- Simulate exam conditions — use the timed exam mode to practice under pressure