CNCF-KCA: CNCF KCA (Kyverno Certified Associate)
Master the Kyverno Certified Associate (KCA) exam - Kyverno's policy-as-code model for Kubernetes (the ClusterPolicy and Policy resources and the validate, mutate, generate, and verifyImages rule types), the admission-controller and background/reports/cleanup controllers, Helm installation with per-controller high availability and RBAC, the Kyverno CLI (apply, test, and jp), applying policies and resource selection, writing validation, mutation, generation, and image-verification rules with anchors, JSON patches, autogen, cleanup policies, and CEL, and policy management with Policy Reports, PolicyExceptions, and Prometheus metrics.
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Official Exam Details
| Duration | 90 minutes |
| Questions | 60 |
| Passing Score | 75% |
| Exam Cost | $250 USD |
| Testing Provider | Linux Foundation / PSI |
| Validity | 2 years |
| Prerequisites | None required to sit the exam; designed for platform engineers, DevSecOps engineers, and SREs who use Kyverno for Kubernetes policy-as-code. Recommended training: LFS255 - Kyverno Fundamentals. |
| Question Types | Multiple choice |
Domain Breakdown
| Domain | Questions |
|---|---|
| Fundamentals of Kyverno | 45 |
| Installation, Configuration, and Upgrades | 45 |
| Kyverno CLI | 30 |
| Applying Policies | 25 |
| Writing Policies | 80 |
| Policy Management | 25 |
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What is the passing score for the CNCF KCA (Kyverno Certified Associate) exam?
The passing score for CNCF KCA (Kyverno Certified Associate) (CNCF-KCA) is 75%. Our practice exams use an 80% threshold to help you build confidence before the real test.
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How many questions are on the CNCF KCA (Kyverno Certified Associate) exam?
The official CNCF KCA (Kyverno Certified Associate) exam has 60 questions. Our practice bank includes 250 exam-style questions with detailed explanations covering all 6 domains.
What are the prerequisites for CNCF KCA (Kyverno Certified Associate)?
Prerequisites for CNCF KCA (Kyverno Certified Associate): None required to sit the exam; designed for platform engineers, DevSecOps engineers, and SREs who use Kyverno for Kubernetes policy-as-code. Recommended training: LFS255 - Kyverno Fundamentals.. Our study materials are designed for all levels, with detailed explanations that build understanding from scratch.
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