How to Choose the Right AWS Service on the CLF-C02 Exam
May 21, 2026
Stop memorizing AWS services and start learning how to choose the right one on your AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner (CLF-C02) exam. This guide provides a four-step method to analyze any service question, break down common service pairs, and confidently eliminate wrong answers.
This video covers:
- A 4-step method for service selection questions.
- Key differences between Compute services (EC2, Lambda, Beanstalk).
- How to choose between Storage services (S3, EBS, EFS).
- Differentiating Databases by model (RDS vs. DynamoDB).
- High-yield service pairs for your final review.
Read the full CLF-C02 Services Study Guide:
https://open-exam-prep.com/blog/aws-cloud-practitioner-services-study-guide-2026
Test your skills with free CLF-C02 practice questions:
https://open-exam-prep.com/practice/aws-cloud-practitioner
⏱️ Timestamps:
0:00 - Introduction
0:08 - Scene 1
0:41 - Scene 2
1:15 - Scene 3
1:50 - Scene 4
2:21 - Scene 5
2:55 - Scene 6
3:26 - Next steps
Recommended study resources:
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- AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner Study Guide With 500 Practice Test Questions: Foundational (CLF-C02) Exam (Sybex Study Guide): https://www.amazon.com/dp/1394235631?tag=openexamprep-20
- AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner CLF-C02 Cert Guide (Certification Guide): https://www.amazon.com/dp/0138285993?tag=openexamprep-20
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