I recently took the AWS Solution Architect Associate exam and, unfortunately, I failed. I was devastated at first, but upon reflection, I realized that there were a few key mistakes that I made leading up to the exam that contributed to my failure. Here are the top three reasons why I failed, and what I learned from each experience.
I didn't spend enough time studying.
I'll be the first to admit that I didn't put in as much study time as I should have for this exam. I had a busy schedule leading up to the exam, and I allowed myself to get caught up in other priorities. I thought that my previous experience with AWS would be enough to carry me through, but I quickly learned that this was not the case.
Lesson learned: When it comes to technical exams, it's important to set aside dedicated study time and stick to a study schedule. Don't rely on your previous experience alone; you need to put in the time to review the material and practice the skills that will be tested on the exam.
I didn't focus on the right areas.
As I was studying for the exam, I found myself getting bogged down in the details of certain services and not paying enough attention to the big picture. I was so focused on memorizing all of the details of a particular service that I lost sight of how that service fit into the overall AWS ecosystem.
Lesson learned: It's important to understand the specific features and capabilities of each AWS service, but it's equally important to understand how those services work together to solve real-world problems. Make sure to study both the individual services and the broader concepts that tie them together.
I didn't practice enough.
In addition to not studying enough, I also didn't practice enough. I spent a lot of time reading through the documentation and going through tutorials, but I didn't actually get my hands dirty and try things out on my own. As a result, I wasn't as comfortable with the AWS console and the various services as I should have been.
Lesson learned: Practice makes perfect. It's one thing to read about a service or a feature, but it's another thing entirely to try it out for yourself. Make sure to get hands-on experience with the various AWS services before taking the exam.
In conclusion, my failure on the AWS Solution Architect Associate exam was a result of not studying enough, not focusing on the right areas, and not practicing enough. I learned a lot from this experience and I plan to take what I've learned and apply it to my future studies. If you're planning on taking this exam, I hope that my mistakes can help you avoid making the same ones. Good luck!
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