hashicorp-consul-associate: HashiCorp Certified: Consul Associate (003)
Service Networking and Mesh — deploy, secure, and operate Consul for service-to-service communication
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Official Exam Details
| Duration | 60 minutes |
| Questions | 57 |
| Passing Score | 70% |
| Exam Cost | $70.50 USD |
| Testing Provider | PSI |
| Validity | 2 years |
| Question Types | Multiple choice, Multiple select, Fill in the blank |
Domain Breakdown
| Domain | Questions |
|---|---|
| Understand the Pillars of Service Networking | 21 |
| Operate and Maintain Consul | 29 |
| Describe Consul Architecture | 25 |
| Deploy a Single Datacenter | 25 |
| Register Services and Use Service Discovery | 33 |
| Use Consul Service Mesh | 25 |
| Secure Agent Communication | 25 |
| Secure Services with Basic Access Control Lists (ACLs) | 25 |
| Secure and Connect Service Mesh Applications | 21 |
| Monitor Consul | 21 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the passing score for the HashiCorp Certified: Consul Associate (003) exam?
The passing score for HashiCorp Certified: Consul Associate (003) (hashicorp-consul-associate) is 70%. Our practice exams use an 80% threshold to help you build confidence before the real test.
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The official HashiCorp Certified: Consul Associate (003) exam has 57 questions. Our practice bank includes 250 exam-style questions with detailed explanations covering all 10 domains.
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