Simulate the real AWS Certified Database Specialty DBS-C01 exam with full-length timed sessions. Questions drawn proportionally from all 5 official blueprint domains — the same mix you'll face on test day.
Simulate real exam conditions
For the most realistic DBS-C01 simulation, start a 60 or 120-question session, put away all notes, set a timer matching the real exam duration (180 minutes), and commit to each answer before moving forward. This trains the time management and decision-making skills the real exam tests.
This free DBS-C01 mock exam uses the same question distribution as the real AWS Certified Database Specialty DBS-C01 exam. Each session draws questions proportionally from all 5 official blueprint domains published by Amazon Web Services, so the topic mix you see accurately reflects what you'll face on test day.
DBS-C01 Domain Distribution
Workload-Specific Database Design
Deployment and Migration
Management and Operations
Monitoring and Troubleshooting
Database Security
Every question is written by certified engineers against the 2026 DBS-C01 exam objectives. These are original practice questions — not dumps — so you build real understanding rather than memorising answers.
Both the mock exam and practice test use the same question bank. The difference is in how you use them — and when to use each during your DBS-C01 study plan.
Practice test — for learning
Use the DBS-C01 practice test when you are studying a domain. Answer questions, read every explanation immediately, and build understanding. Do 10–30 questions per domain per session. This is your primary study tool for the first 4 weeks.
Go to practice test →Mock exam — for simulation
Use the DBS-C01 mock exam in the final 1–2 weeks before your test date. Complete a 60 or 120-question session without stopping, manage your time, then review all results at the end. This builds exam-day stamina and surfaces final weak spots.
Start 120-question mock →Try these sample questions from the mock exam bank. Commit to an answer before revealing the explanation.
A company is migrating an on-premises PostgreSQL database to Amazon RDS for PostgreSQL. The database has a large table that is frequently accessed by reporting queries. The reporting queries filter on a column that has a high cardinality but low selectivity. To optimize query performance on this table, which design choice should the database specialist recommend?
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A company is migrating an on-premises PostgreSQL database to Amazon RDS for PostgreSQL. The database is 2 TB in size and has a high write workload. The company needs to minimize downtime during the migration. Which AWS service or feature should the company use to achieve this?
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A company is running an Amazon RDS for MySQL Multi-AZ DB instance. The primary instance in us-east-1a experiences an unexpected failure. After the automatic failover, the application team reports that write latency has increased significantly. The new primary instance is in us-east-1b. The DB instance class and storage configuration are identical. What is the MOST likely cause of the increased write latency?
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A company is using Amazon RDS for MySQL and notices that the Read IOPS metric is consistently high during business hours. The application is read-heavy. Which configuration change would most likely reduce Read IOPS?
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A company uses Amazon DynamoDB with a table that stores sensitive customer data. The security team requires that all data at rest be encrypted using a customer-managed AWS KMS key (CMK). Additionally, the company needs to ensure that only specific IAM roles can access the table. Which solution meets these requirements with the least operational overhead?
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Answer all 5 questions to see your domain score breakdown
Sitting the DBS-C01 under real exam conditions is a skill in itself. Candidates who underperform often do so not because of knowledge gaps, but because of poor time management or test anxiety. Use your final mock exam sessions to address both.
The DBS-C01 exam lasts 180 minutes. Do not spend more than 90 seconds on any single question on the first pass. Flag difficult ones and return to them after completing the rest.
On every question, immediately eliminate obviously wrong choices. Even if you are unsure between two options, narrowing to two doubles your odds. Most DBS-C01 distractors contain a subtle error — re-read the scenario constraint before committing to the answer that sounds most familiar.
Amazon Web Services writes many DBS-C01 questions as realistic scenarios. Read the final sentence first — it tells you what is being asked. Then re-read the scenario with the question in mind to avoid wasting time on irrelevant details.
The real DBS-C01 is a mental marathon lasting 180 minutes. In the week before your exam, complete at least two full timed mock sessions on separate days to build concentration stamina. If you cannot stay focused for 180 minutes in practice, you will struggle on exam day.
Questions
65
On the real exam
Time limit
180 min
2.8 min per question
Passing score
750/1000
Scaled scoring
The DBS-C01 uses scaled scoring — your raw percentage correct is converted to a score out of 1000. Consistently scoring above 80% on mock exams puts you well above the 750/1000 threshold, giving you a buffer for any unexpected question types on the real exam.
Yes. Courseiva provides free DBS-C01 mock exam questions across all official exam domains. The platform includes timed simulation, per-domain score breakdown, missed-question review, and readiness tracking. No account required — free forever, supported by advertising.
The practice test is optimised for learning: you see explanations after each question immediately. The mock exam is optimised for simulation: you answer all questions under time pressure and review at the end. Use practice tests for studying and mock exams for benchmarking.
Aim for consistent scores of 80% or above on full-length DBS-C01 mock exams before booking your test date. The official passing score of 750/1000 corresponds to roughly 72–75% correct answers, so an 80% buffer accounts for difficulty variation and question styles on the real exam.
Most candidates who pass DBS-C01 on their first attempt complete 3–5 full-length mock exams in the two weeks before their test. This is enough to identify final weak spots, build stamina, and verify readiness without over-stressing or running out of fresh questions.
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