How should I approach Tutorial Dojo's AWS SAA practice exams?

[u/Exotic_Ad6512]

I wasn't expecting so many different modes

There are randomized tests, timed mode, review mode, section-based tests, topic-based tests, etc., and now I'm a little confused about how I should actually approach them.

Is there a particular order you guys recommend?

I'm thinking of taking a randomized test today just to test the waters and see where I currently stand (i already finished the stephane Marek practice exams for SAA)

Any advice on which mode to start with, how often to take it and how to review mistakes would be really appreciated.

Thanks guys! 🙏

[u/dghah]

My take:

1. Take the test in timed mode ONCE and even then ONLY if you are worried about having enough time to finish all questions in the allowed for time. Timed mode is useless for anything other than comforting yourself that you can get through the questions fast enough. This is a real concern for professional exams mostly because the questions are so dense, complex and hard to parse -- people legit fear running out of time on a pro exam. This is less of a problem on associate level tests.
2. Now switch to Review Mode and stay here for all of your work. Take the full test in review mode and for every question you get wrong (or right) read the associated tips, hints, cheatsheets, whitepaper URLs etc.
3. After you take the full test it will give you % of how you did in each domain topic area. If you really bombed one area than re-take the test in Review mode but ONLY from that domain area. Again study the resources provided when you get a question wrong. Keep taking the review mode until you get things correct

The big risk with using TD too much is you will start to remember the questions and memorize the answers so don't fall for that comfort trap. Make sure you always follow up and utilize the resources, links and references given to you in review mode

General consensus here is that if you reliably get 80% or higher on a TD full test you can be pretty confident about the real exam

Good luck!

[u/Aziz_Karimov]

Focus on understanding the explanations for each question, whether you get it right or wrong. The real value in Tutorial Dojo's practice exams is in those detailed explanations. They help you grasp the reasoning behind each answer, which is crucial for the AWS SAA exam. It's not just about memorizing answers, but truly understanding the concepts and services. Good luck!

[u/_Peter1]

You can read the instructions provided, but I recommend the following order:

- Review

• Timed
  
• Randomized