Alibaba ACA-Operator Practice Exam Questions & Answers
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Exam Facts
Alibaba ACA-Operator Exam Details
Key details for this exam, checked against the published exam outline
62
Practice Questions (Our Bank)
90 minutes
Exam Duration
60%
Passing Score
USD 100
Exam Fee
- Exam Code
- ACA-Operator
- Full Name
- ACA System Operator Certification
- Issuing Body
- Alibaba Cloud
- Question Format (Our Bank)
- Multiple Choice
- Delivery
- Online proctored or at a Pearson VUE test centre
- Eligibility
- Systems administrator in a systems operations role with at least one year of experience in deployment, management, and operations on Alibaba Cloud
- Validity
- 2 years
Practice Questions
Free ACA-Operator Practice Questions
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Resource Management provides a collection of resource management services that support enterprise IT administration.
Correct Answer:
A
Which of the following data volume types is not supported by Elastic Container Instance (ECI)?
Correct Answer:
D
Which of the following services is used to establish private network connections between virtual private clouds (VPCs) in different regions, or between VPCs and data centers?
Correct Answer:
A
Which Alibaba Cloud service is used to manage cloud computing resources including the deployment?
Correct Answer:
C
When you use SQL statements to access tables in a database without an index configured, a full table scan will be performed. If a table contains a large amount of data, this kind of scan will access a large amount of data and consume a lot of the database's resources. Which of the following options are best practices when creating database indexes? (Number of correct answers: 3)
Correct Answer:
A, C, D
Domain 1: Cloud Architecture- High Availability and Fault Tolerance
15%
Implement scalability and elasticity using Auto-Scaling and Load Balancer. Recognize highly available and resilient architectures, and use SLB and DNS-Global Traffic Manager to implement a HA/DR system on Alibaba Cloud.
Domain 2: Cloud Infrastructure Deployment and Provisioning
15%
Deploy and configure ECS instances and set up remote access. Create ECS images and container images using Docker, publish to ACR, run containers using ECI, and deploy applications with Function Compute, Serverless Workflow, and API Gateway.
Sample question from this domain above:
Q1
Domain 3: Data Management and Security
15%
Select appropriate databases for different application scenarios. Migrate data using DTS or OSS utilities, implement data protection and encryption, and manage backup, archiving and retention for Cloud Disk, RDS, and OSS.
Sample questions from this domain above:
Q3Q4
Domain 4: Networking on Cloud
15%
Apply Alibaba Cloud networking features to implement connectivity and build a full-mesh global network. Design networks for resource sharing across accounts and implement network security solutions for troubleshooting.
Domain 5: Cloud Governance
15%
Manage identity and authentication across multiple platforms and permissions for an enterprise organization. Use Action Trail for auditing and to track security breaches, and enable finance teams to track spending.
Sample questions from this domain above:
Q2Q5
Domain 6: Monitoring and Alerting
13%
Use Cloud Monitor to track application resource usage and health status. Implement autoscaling rules including scheduled autoscaling and scaling by metrics, and use Cloud Config to track configuration changes and evaluate compliance.
Domain 7: Automation and Orchestration
12%
Manage and assess resource utilization using Alibaba Cloud services. Automate manual and repeatable processes using resource orchestration tools like Terraform, ROS, OOS, and Serverless Workflow.
FAQ
ACA-Operator Exam FAQ
Common questions about the exam itself
What is the ACA-Operator exam and who should take it?
The ACA System Operator exam is for systems administrators with at least one year of hands-on experience deploying, managing and operating cloud infrastructure on Alibaba Cloud. It tests your ability to implement scalable systems, manage networking and governance, handle data protection, and automate operations on the platform.
How hard is the ACA-Operator exam and how much preparation time do I need?
The exam has 50 multiple-choice questions in 90 minutes, testing practical knowledge across seven domains. Most candidates prepare for 4 to 8 weeks depending on their existing Alibaba Cloud experience, focusing on hands-on labs with ECS, networking, databases and monitoring tools.
What are the toughest topics on ACA-Operator?
Candidates typically find Cloud Architecture and Networking challenging because they require understanding how to design resilient systems and connect resources across accounts. The key is to study SLB, Auto-Scaling, and VPC connectivity concepts thoroughly and practice with real Alibaba Cloud configurations.
Can I take the ACA-Operator exam online or only at a test centre?
You can choose either online proctored testing (OnVUE) or test centre delivery with Pearson VUE. Online proctoring is not available in Mainland China or Japan, and online proctoring is conducted in English.
What is the passing score for ACA-Operator?
Alibaba Cloud does not publicly disclose the exact passing score for ACA-Operator, only that you need to demonstrate competency across all seven domain areas. Most Alibaba Cloud certification exams use a scaled scoring model.
How long is the ACA-Operator certification valid for?
The ACA System Operator certification is valid for 2 years from the date you pass the exam. After that period, you need to recertify to maintain your certification status.
What do I do if I fail the ACA-Operator exam, and how soon can I retake it?
You must wait 14 days before retaking any Alibaba Cloud professional exam including ACA-Operator. The exam is non-refundable, so you will need to purchase a new exam seat for each attempt.
How does ACA-Operator relate to other Alibaba Cloud certifications?
ACA-Operator is an Associate-level certification focused on operations and system administration. It is transitioning to a new SysOps Administrator (Associate) exam, so check Alibaba Cloud Academy for the current track. You can advance to Professional-level certifications (ACP) after earning your ACA.
What job roles does ACA-Operator certification help me get?
The certification prepares you for roles like systems administrator, cloud operations engineer, or DevOps engineer on Alibaba Cloud. Employers seek ACA-Operator certified professionals who can independently manage cloud infrastructure, implement monitoring, and automate operational tasks.
How much does the ACA-Operator exam cost?
The exam fee is USD 100. You register and purchase the exam through Alibaba Cloud Academy, then schedule it with Pearson VUE. The exam is non-refundable, so confirm your readiness before registering.
