Your AIF-C01 Game Plan
The exam format, the five domains, and how to work through this path for a first-attempt pass.
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AIF-C01 facts
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Questions | 65 total — 50 scored, 15 unscored |
| Formats | Multiple choice and multiple response (plus new types like ordering/matching at Pearson VUE) |
| Time | 90 minutes |
| Score | 100–1000 scaled; 700 to pass |
| Cost | 100 USD |
| Validity | 3 years |
| Prerequisites | None |
The five domains
| Domain | Weight | Module in this path |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Fundamentals of AI and ML | 20% | AI & ML Fundamentals |
| 2. Fundamentals of Generative AI | 24% | Generative AI Fundamentals |
| 3. Applications of Foundation Models | 28% | Applying Foundation Models |
| 4. Guidelines for Responsible AI | 14% | Responsible AI |
| 5. Security, Compliance & Governance | 14% | Security & Governance for AI |
The plan
- Follow the modules in order — vocabulary compounds fast in AI; each module assumes the previous one.
- Do every knowledge check and retake any you score under 70% on.
- Drill the practice bank filtered by domain after each module.
- Take both mock exams under timed conditions and review every miss.
- Book the real exam once you score 750+ on both mocks.
Exam tip
AIF-C01 questions are scenario-driven: "A company wants to ___. Which approach/service fits?" Train yourself to spot the operative constraint — *lowest cost*, *least effort*, *no training data*, *must cite sources* — because that constraint usually picks the answer.
Tip
Most learners with light tech backgrounds are ready in 2–3 weeks at 30–60 minutes a day. If you already know AWS basics, Domains 4 and 5 will feel familiar — budget extra time for Domain 3 instead.
Knowledge check
Question 1 of 2What is the passing score for the AIF-C01 exam?