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The KCNA is an entry-level certification that demonstrates foundational knowledge of Kubernetes and the broader cloud native ecosystem, including container orchestration, architecture, and cloud native principles.
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About this exam
KCNA is a multiple-choice, entry-level exam that validates foundational knowledge of Kubernetes and the cloud native ecosystem, suitable for candidates new to the field.
Who should take this exam
Students, career changers, and professionals seeking an entry-level credential to demonstrate foundational Kubernetes and cloud native knowledge before pursuing hands-on certifications.
Career benefits
KCNA validates baseline cloud native knowledge and is a strong stepping stone toward CKA, CKAD, and CKS and roles in DevOps and platform engineering.
How to prepare
Study the KCNA curriculum, learn Kubernetes architecture and core concepts, and familiarize yourself with cloud native principles, observability, and CNCF projects.
Quick facts
Exam costUSD 250
Valid for3 years
Length90 minutes
Questions on exam60
Passing score75%
FormatOnline proctored, multiple-choice exam.
Practice questions236
Objectives5
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What's covered
1. Kubernetes Fundamentals
46%Kubernetes resources, architecture, API, containers, and scheduling fundamentals.
2. Container Orchestration
22%Container orchestration fundamentals, runtime, networking, service mesh, storage, and security.
3. Cloud Native Architecture
16%Autoscaling, serverless, community and governance, roles and personas, and open standards.
4. Cloud Native Observability
8%Telemetry and observability, Prometheus, cost management, and the pillars of observability.
5. Cloud Native Application Delivery
8%Application delivery fundamentals, GitOps, and CI/CD pipelines.
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