KCNA
Kubernetes and Cloud Native Associate
CNCF
Exam facts
- Length on exam day: 90 minutes
- Questions on exam day: 60
- Passing score: 75% or higher
- Practice access: $29 for 6 months
About this exam
Foundational multiple-choice practice on Kubernetes concepts, container orchestration, cloud native application delivery, and the wider CNCF ecosystem. One of the five exams required for the Kubestronaut title.
Suggested study plan
Start with Kubernetes fundamentals (44 percent of the exam): objects, scheduling, and containers. Then cover networking, storage, and security for orchestration, followed by delivery (GitOps, CI/CD), observability, and CNCF project roles.
Domains
- Kubernetes Fundamentals44%
- Container Orchestration28%
- Cloud Native Application Delivery16%
- Cloud Native Architecture12%
FAQ
- Is KCNA part of Kubestronaut?
- Yes. Kubestronaut requires KCNA, KCSA, CKA, CKAD and CKS to be held at the same time.
- Are these questions from the live exam?
- No. They are original practice items written from the Linux Foundation and CNCF published curriculum.