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CNPA

Certified Cloud Native Platform Engineering Associate

CNCF

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Exam facts

  • Length on exam day: 120 minutes
  • Questions on exam day: Multiple choice (see the Candidate Handbook for the exact count)
  • Passing score: See the Linux Foundation Candidate Handbook
  • Practice access: $29 for 6 months

Practice bank

8 published questions (3 free samples).

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About this exam

Multiple-choice practice on platform engineering fundamentals, observability and security, CI/CD and GitOps, platform APIs, developer portals, and measuring platforms. Part of the Golden Kubestronaut path.

Suggested study plan

Learn platform engineering concepts (36 percent): golden paths, platform as a product, declarative management. Add observability and security, GitOps, CRD-based APIs, developer portals, and DORA metrics.

Domains

  • Platform Engineering Core Fundamentals36%
  • Platform Observability, Security, and Conformance20%
  • Continuous Delivery and Platform Engineering16%
  • Platform APIs and Provisioning Infrastructure12%
  • IDPs and Developer Experience8%
  • Measuring your Platform8%

FAQ

Is CNPA part of Golden Kubestronaut?
Yes. Golden Kubestronaut requires every CNCF certification, including CNPA, plus LFCS.
Are these questions from the live exam?
No. They are original practice items written from the Linux Foundation and CNCF published curriculum.

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