PDF Version DemoThe Alibaba Cloud ACA Developer Certification exam has a reputation for breadth, and many candidates underestimate how much ground it covers. Getcertkey closes those gaps with 97 practice questions that reflect the style and difficulty you can expect in 2026.
Alibaba Cloud ACA-Developer Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | Alibaba Cloud |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | Alibaba Cloud Certified Associate - Developer |
| Exam Number: | ACA-Developer |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Passing Score: | 60/100 |
| Exam Format: | Multiple Choice, Multiple Answer, Single Answer |
| Real Exam Qty: | 50 |
| Exam Price: | USD 120 |
| Certificate Validity Period: | 2 years |
| Related Certifications: | ACP Developer Certification |
| Exam Duration: | 90 minutes |
| Recommended Training: | ACA Developer Preparation Course |
| Exam Registration: | Pearson VUE Alibaba Cloud Academy |
| Sample Questions: |  |
| Exam Way: | Online proctored exam or onsite at Pearson VUE test centers; exam retired March 31, 2025 |
| Pre Condition: | No mandatory prerequisites; recommended basic cloud computing knowledge and programming experience |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://edu.alibabacloud.com/certification/aca_developer |
Alibaba Cloud ACA-Developer Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Security and Access Control | 15% | - Identity and Access Management (RAM)
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| Deploy Applications to the Cloud | 20% | - Elastic Compute Service (ECS) deployment and configuration
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| Application Development and Integration | 30% | - Messaging and API management
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| Monitoring, Debugging and Optimization | 25% | - Cloud monitoring and logging
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| Data Management and Migration | 10% | - Backup and replication strategies - Data migration to OSS/RDS - Metadata and property management |
Common Questions About the Alibaba Cloud ACA-Developer Exam
What is the Alibaba Cloud ACA Developer Certification exam all about?
The ACA-Developer exam is the official Alibaba Cloud exam behind the ACA Developer Certification certification, validating the skills measured by the Alibaba Cloud ACA Developer Certification credential. It sits at the Associate level of the Alibaba Cloud certification program. It also connects to ACP Developer Certification, so the knowledge you build here carries over to those tracks as well.
How many questions are on the ACA-Developer exam, and how much time do I get?
The ACA-Developer exam contains 50 questions to be completed within 90 minutes. Before exam day, divide the available time by the question count to work out a comfortable per-question pace, and mark any item that eats into it so you can return later instead of getting stuck. Timed sessions in the Getcertkey test engines make that pacing automatic — run at least two full-length mock exams under the clock so time pressure never becomes the reason you drop points.
What score do I need to pass the ACA-Developer exam, and what does it cost?
The passing score for the ACA-Developer exam is 60/100, and the official registration fee is USD 120. Retakes are not discounted — every new attempt means paying the full fee again — so it pays to measure yourself before you book. Work through the 97 practice questions on Getcertkey, sit a timed practice test, and schedule your exam only when your scores are consistently comfortable. That simple habit is the cheapest exam strategy there is.
Are there any prerequisites for the ACA-Developer exam?
No mandatory prerequisites; recommended basic cloud computing knowledge and programming experience Requirements can change when Alibaba Cloud revises its certification program, so confirm the current eligibility rules on the official exam page before you register.
How do I register for the ACA-Developer exam?
You can book the Alibaba Cloud ACA Developer Certification exam through the official registration channels below:
As for delivery, the exam is offered in the following format: Online proctored exam or onsite at Pearson VUE test centers; exam retired March 31, 2025. Choose the option that suits you best when you book your seat.
What official training is recommended for the ACA-Developer exam?
Alibaba Cloud recommends the following training resources for the Alibaba Cloud ACA Developer Certification exam:
Official courses build the foundation; the 97 practice questions from Getcertkey then show you how that knowledge is examined, so the two work best together.
Can I try the ACA-Developer practice questions before I buy?
Yes. Getcertkey provides a free ACA-Developer PDF demo so you can review the question style and answer quality before purchasing. Every purchase also includes 365 days of free updates — if Alibaba Cloud revises the exam during that period, the updated material reaches you at no cost. Once the free-update year ends, you can extend your update service at a 50% discount.
What if I fail the ACA-Developer exam, and how is my order delivered?
Every Alibaba Cloud ACA Developer Certification purchase on Getcertkey is covered by a 100% money-back guarantee with clear conditions: if you take the corresponding exam within 60 days of your purchase and do not pass, you can claim a full refund by submitting a scanned copy of your exam enrollment slip and your official score report as a PDF within two days of the exam date; claims are processed within seven days of submission. The guarantee does not apply to exams taken within three days of purchase, to material that was downloaded but never used in an exam attempt, or to free products and expired orders, and the candidate name must match the payer name. If you would rather not take a refund, you can instead exchange your purchase for two free exam preparation products of equal value and keep the update service on your original product.
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What topics are covered in the ACA-Developer exam?
The Alibaba Cloud ACA Developer Certification exam blueprint is organized into 5 domains. The first three are:
- Deploy Applications to the Cloud — 20% of the exam
- Security and Access Control — 15% of the exam
- Monitoring, Debugging and Optimization — 25% of the exam
For the complete domain-by-domain breakdown, scroll up to the full exam topics outline above and use it to plan how you distribute your study time.
Alibaba Cloud ACA Developer Certification Sample Questions:
Question 1
Which of the following is NOT a feature of Alibaba Cloud's Cassandra database service?
A. Cluster storage, strong expansion of read and write capabilities
B. Supports both narrow and wide tables, providing flexible schema functions
C. Enterprise-level capabilities such as disaster tolerance, backup and recovery, security, and monitoring across data centers
D. Centerless distributed architecture
Question 2
Log Service uses a semi-structured data model to define a log. This mode contains five data fields:
Topic, Time, Content, Source, and Tags. Log Service has different requirements for the format of each field in the log. Which of the following fields cannot be empty characters? (Number of correct answers: 4)
A. Source
B. Time
C. Content
D. Topic
E. Tags
Question 3
Which of the following database connection methods does ApsaraDB for Redis support? (Number of correct answers: 2)
A. Redis-cIl
B. aliyun-cll
C. Sentinel
D. DMS (Data Management Service)
Question 4
Which of the following are correct, regarding RAM users? (Number of correct answers: 3)
A. RAM users belong to an Alibaba Cloud account, but they can also operate as independent accounts with their own private resources, not visible to the primary Alibaba Cloud account.
B. RAM users do not "own" the resources that they create (those belong to the Alibaba Cloud account itself), and RAM users cannot generate and pay their own individual bills (costs accrue to and are billed to the master Alibaba Cloud account).
C. RAM users can be created under a single Alibaba Cloud account, corresponding to employees, systems, or applications.
D. RAM users must be authorized by the Alibaba Cloud account to log in to the console or use the API to manage the resources owned by the Alibaba Cloud account.
Question 5
Which of the following configurations cannot improve the stability, reliability or availability of an Alibaba Cloud Scaling Group? (Number of correct answers: 3)
A. When creating the scaling group, select multiple Vswitches in multiple Zone within a Region
B. Choose a variety of different ECS types when creating your Scaling Configuration
C. Select multiple VPCs when creating the scaling group
D. In the process of creating a Scaling Group, associate multiple Server Load Balancers
Solutions:
| Question 1 Answer: B | Question 2 Answer: A,B,D,E | Question 3 Answer: A,C | Question 4 Answer: A,C,D | Question 5 Answer: B,C,D |
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