The Linux Foundation KCNA exam preparation guide is designed to provide candidates with necessary information about the Kubernetes and Cloud Native Associate exam. It includes exam summary, sample questions, practice test, objectives and ways to interpret the exam objectives to enable candidates to assess the types of questions-answers that may be asked during the Kubernetes and Cloud Native Associate (KCNA) exam.
It is recommended for all the candidates to refer the KCNA objectives and sample questions provided in this preparation guide. The Linux Foundation Kubernetes and Cloud Native Associate certification is mainly targeted to the candidates who want to build their career in Cloud & Containers domain and demonstrate their expertise. We suggest you to use practice exam listed in this cert guide to get used to with exam environment and identify the knowledge areas where you need more work prior to taking the actual Kubernetes and Cloud Native Associate exam.
Linux Foundation KCNA Exam Summary:
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Exam Name
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Kubernetes and Cloud Native Associate |
| Exam Code | KCNA |
| Exam Price | $250 USD |
| Duration | 90 minutes |
| Number of Questions | 60 |
| Passing Score | 75% |
| Recommended Training / Books | Kubernetes and Cloud Native Essentials (LFS250) |
| Schedule Exam | The Linux Foundation Training & Certification |
| Sample Questions | Linux Foundation KCNA Sample Questions |
| Recommended Practice | Kubernetes and Cloud Native Associate (KCNA) Practice Test |
Linux Foundation Kubernetes and Cloud Native Associate Syllabus:
| Section | Objectives | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Kubernetes Fundamentals |
- Kubernetes Resources - Kubernetes Architecture - Kubernetes API - Containers - Scheduling |
46% |
| Container Orchestration |
- Container Orchestration Fundamentals - Runtime - Security - Networking - Service Mesh - Storage |
22% |
| Cloud Native Architecture |
- Autoscaling - Serverless - Community and Governance - Roles and Personas - Open Standards |
16% |
| Cloud Native Observability |
- Telemetry & Observability - Prometheus - Cost Management |
8% |
| Cloud Native Application Delivery |
- Application Delivery Fundamentals - GitOps - CI/CD |
8% |