CKA: CNCF CKA (Certified Kubernetes Administrator)

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Official learning paths, exam details, skills measured, and community resources to supplement your study.

About the CKA Exam

The gold standard for Kubernetes administration

Master Kubernetes cluster management — architecture, workloads, networking, storage, and troubleshooting. Original practice questions covering all 5 CKA domains with kubectl commands and YAML scenarios. Not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sourced from CNCF or Linux Foundation certification exams.

Who Should Take This Exam?

The CKA is designed for IT professionals with some hands-on experience. 6-12 months of hands-on experience recommended.

Typical study time: 4-8 weeks of focused study

Exam Quick Facts

DetailValue
Exam CodeCKA
TitleCNCF CKA (Certified Kubernetes Administrator)
Duration120 minutes
Questions15–20 (hands-on)
Pass Score66%
Cost$395 USD
ProviderLinux Foundation / PSI
Validity2 years
Question TypesPerformance-based (CLI tasks)
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Exam Domains & Weights

The CKA exam covers 5 domains. Focus your study time based on the weights below — higher-weighted domains have more exam questions.

DomainWeightPractice Qs
Cluster Architecture, Installation & Configuration25%50
Workloads & Scheduling15%30
Services & Networking20%40
Storage10%20
Troubleshooting30%60
Total100%200

💡 Study tip: Troubleshooting carries the most weight (30%) — start there. Storage has the least (10%), but don’t skip it — exam questions can come from any domain.

Practice Exam — 200 Questions

Prepare for the CKA with our 200-question practice exam covering all 5 exam domains. Every question includes detailed explanations and maps to official exam objectives.

What you get:

  • ✅ Exam simulation mode with timer
  • ✅ Spaced repetition for weak areas
  • ✅ Detailed explanations for every question
  • ✅ Progress tracking across domains
  • ✅ 20 free questions — no account needed

CNCF Certification Path

Start with KCNA (Kubernetes & Cloud Native Associate) for fundamentals, then CKA (admin) or CKAD (developer), then CKS (security) or KCSA (security associate).

If you’re studying for the CKA, you might also be interested in these CNCF certifications:

Study Tips

  1. Start with the heaviest domain — focus your time where the exam focuses its questions
  2. Use our practice exam — try the 20 free questions first to gauge your readiness
  3. Review explanations — don’t just check if you got it right; read why each answer is correct
  4. Simulate exam conditions — use the timed exam mode to practice under pressure
  5. Check the official pageofficial exam details always have the latest objectives
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