IBM
Exam Blueprint
A1000-012
IBM Assessment: Cloud and Smarter InfrastructureExam Objectives
Master all 4 exam domains for the A1000-012 certification. Understanding the exam objectives and their weightings is crucial for focused, efficient preparation.
Exam Overview
Total Domains4
Difficulty
ASSOCIATE
Questions40
Passing Score70%
Exam Domains
All Exam Objectives
4 domains covering 100% of the exam
1
Cloud Computing Fundamentals
25% of exam25%
~10 questions
2
IBM Cloud Infrastructure Solutions
30% of exam30%
~12 questions
3
Smarter Infrastructure Technologies
25% of exam25%
~10 questions
4
Implementation and Best Practices
20% of exam20%
~8 questions
Strategy
Study Strategy by Domain Weight
Prioritize your study time based on exam weightings
Highest Priority
IBM Cloud Infrastructure Solutions
30%
Allocate approximately 24 hours of study time
Cloud Computing Fundamentals
25%
Allocate approximately 20 hours of study time
Smarter Infrastructure Technologies
25%
Allocate approximately 20 hours of study time
Implementation and Best Practices
20%
Allocate approximately 16 hours of study time