Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP) Practice Exam
Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP) Practice Exam
About Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP) Exam
The Amazon KDP Exam assesses your knowledge of self-publishing eBooks and paperbacks on Amazon's Kindle Direct Publishing platform. It evaluates your ability to create, format, market, and manage books, helping authors and publishers reach a global audience with ease.
Who should take the Exam?
This exam is ideal for:
- Writers and authors interested in self-publishing their books
- Digital marketers and content creators exploring passive income streams
- Publishing consultants and virtual assistants managing book uploads
- Freelancers offering KDP formatting, cover design, or keyword research services
- Anyone seeking to monetize knowledge through eBooks or low-content books
Skills Required
- Basic understanding of eBook and paperback publishing workflows
- Familiarity with book formatting and cover design tools
- Knowledge of metadata optimization (title, subtitle, keywords)
- Marketing and promotion strategies for books
Knowledge Gained
- How to publish books in Kindle and paperback formats via KDP
- Understanding of KDP royalty structures and pricing models
- Book listing optimization for Amazon search visibility
- Managing rights, reports, and author royalties
Course Outline
The Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP) Exam covers the following topics -
Domain 1 – Introduction to Kindle Direct Publishing
- What is KDP and how it works
- KDP vs. traditional publishing models
- Types of content supported (eBooks, paperbacks, low-content books)
Domain 2 – Preparing Your Manuscript
- Formatting manuscripts for Kindle and paperback
- Tools and templates: Kindle Create, MS Word, PDF
- Tips for layout, fonts, and readability
Domain 3 – Designing Book Covers
- Cover design specifications and guidelines
- Using KDP Cover Creator and third-party tools
- Creating covers for eBooks vs. paperbacks
Domain 4 – Publishing on Amazon KDP
- Step-by-step walkthrough of the publishing process
- Setting up titles, descriptions, keywords, and categories
- Uploading content and finalizing preview
Domain 5 – Pricing and Royalties
- KDP pricing options (70% vs. 35% royalties)
- Territorial rights and expanded distribution
- Currency conversions and royalty reporting
Domain 6 – Marketing and Promotions
- Amazon algorithms and bestseller ranks
- Using KDP Select, Kindle Countdown Deals, and Free Promotions
- External promotion strategies (social media, email lists, ads)
Domain 7 – Managing Books and Performance
- Editing published books and metadata
- Understanding KDP reports and analytics
- Responding to reviews and reader feedback
