About This Domain
Domain 1 — SDLC Automation — accounts for 22% of the DOP-C02 certification exam. This domain evaluates your understanding of implement ci/cd pipelines with codepipeline, codebuild, and codedeploy, automate testing (unit, integration, end-to-end) within build stages, manage build artifacts and dependency management, and related concepts. Implement CI/CD pipelines, automate testing, manage artifacts, and design release workflows for multiple environments. To pass this section you need practical knowledge of how these services and patterns work together in real-world architectures.
What You'll Be Tested On
- Implement CI/CD pipelines with CodePipeline, CodeBuild, and CodeDeploy
- Automate testing (unit, integration, end-to-end) within build stages
- Manage build artifacts and dependency management
- Design multi-environment release strategies
- Implement deployment strategies (blue/green, canary, rolling)
Key AWS Services in This Domain
Study Strategy for Domain 1
While 22% might seem like a smaller portion of the exam, every point counts toward the passing score. Focus on understanding core concepts and common exam scenarios for this domain. Don't neglect it — even a few missed questions here can make the difference between pass and fail.
Exam Tips for Domain 1
Know how to set up cross-account pipelines with IAM roles
Understand CodeDeploy appspec.yml lifecycle hooks in detail
Practice designing rollback strategies for each deployment type
Frequently Asked Questions
How many questions on the DOP-C02 exam come from Domain 1?
Domain 1 (SDLC Automation) makes up 22% of the DOP-C02 exam. The exam has 65 scored questions, so approximately 14 questions will come from this domain.
What services should I focus on for Domain 1?
The key services for this domain include CI/CD Pipelines, Deployment Strategies, Containers, Elastic Beanstalk. Make sure you understand how each service works, its use cases, and how they integrate with one another.
How should I prepare for SDLC Automation questions?
Start by reviewing the key topics listed above, then practice with domain-specific questions. Focus on understanding real-world scenarios rather than memorizing facts. Use our practice quizzes to test your knowledge and review explanations for any questions you get wrong.
What's the best order to study the DOP-C02 domains?
Many candidates start with the highest-weighted domains first. For the DOP-C02 exam, the domains in order of weight are: SDLC Automation (22%), Configuration Management & IaC (17%), Resilient Cloud Solutions (15%), Monitoring & Logging (15%), Incident & Event Response (14%), Security and Compliance (17%). However, start with whichever domain aligns best with your existing experience.
Practice Domain 1 Questions
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