How to prepare for Cloud Practitioner exam since there are a lot of services asked in the exam?

Hello.

Why not actually create an AWS account and try out the tutorials for each service?
Some AWS services can incur high fees, so I think you can deepen your understanding by just checking the settings screen instead of actually starting the AWS service.
I think it would be a good idea to check out some hands-on tutorials, as shown in the URL below.
https://aws.amazon.com/getting-started/hands-on/?nc1=h_ls&getting-started-all.sort-by=item.additionalFields.content-latest-publish-date&getting-started-all.sort-order=desc&awsf.getting-started-category=*all

Hi,

Lots of people prepare for Cloud Practitioner by doing all labs proposed by AWS CloudQuest (which is free): when you complete all of them successfully, you are in good shape for the certification.

See https://aws.amazon.com/training/digital/aws-cloud-quest/

You even can earn the Cloud Practitioner badge (and others) on CloudQuest before you get the official certification badge

Best,

Didier

Preparing for the AWS Cloud Practitioner exam can indeed feel overwhelming given the breadth of services covered. Here are some strategies to help you remember the different AWS services, their roles, and use cases:

**Categorize Services: **Break down services into categories like compute, storage, databases, networking, etc. This helps in organizing and understanding services based on their functionalities.

Compute: EC2, Lambda, ECS

Storage: S3, EBS, Glacier

Databases: RDS, DynamoDB, Redshift

Networking: VPC, CloudFront, Route 53

Security: IAM, KMS, Shield

Use Mnemonics: Create mnemonic devices to remember the names and purposes of services. For example, remember "EC2" as "Elastic Compute Cloud" where "2" can remind you of the "two C's" in the name.

Practice with Real Scenarios: Apply what you learn by using the AWS Management Console. Creating and interacting with services hands-on will reinforce your memory. For example, setting up a simple website with S3 and CloudFront or launching an EC2 instance.

Flashcards: Create flashcards with the service name on one side and its description and use cases on the other. Review these regularly.

Mind Maps: Create mind maps to visually organize services and their relationships. This can help in seeing how different services work together.

Regular Review: Schedule regular review sessions to go over what you’ve learned. Repetition is key to memory retention.

Join Study Groups: Engage with study groups or forums like AWS Training and Certification, Reddit, or LinkedIn groups. Discussing with others can help reinforce your understanding.

Simplified Explanations: Try to explain services in your own words as if teaching someone else. This helps solidify your understanding.

AWS Free Tier: Use the AWS Free Tier to experiment with services at no cost. Practical experience is one of the best ways to remember how and when to use a service.

Summary Sheets: Create summary sheets for each category of services, listing the key services, their primary use cases, and any notable features.

Videos and Tutorials: Watch tutorial videos that offer practical examples of using different services. This can help in visualizing how services are used in real scenarios.