Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF)
Scoring Guide
Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD)Passing Score
Understand the scoring requirements for the CKAD exam. Learn what score you need to pass and how the exam is evaluated.
Minimum Passing Score
66%
You need to score at least 66% to pass
Exam Details
Exam Scoring Details
Key information about the Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD) exam format
Passing Score
66%
Minimum score required to pass
Total Questions
15-20
Questions on the exam
Time Limit
120 min
To complete the exam
Domains
5
Topic areas covered
Domain Weights
Score by Domain
Questions are distributed across 5 domains
Domain 1Application Design and Build
20%
~13 questions
Domain 2Application Deployment
20%
~13 questions
Domain 3Application Observability and Maintenance
15%
~10 questions
Domain 4Application Environment, Configuration and Security
25%
~16 questions
Domain 5Services and Networking
20%
~13 questions
Important Notes
- Some questions may be unscored (used for research)
- All questions carry equal weight within their domain
- There is no penalty for wrong answers - always guess
- Results are typically available immediately after the exam
Scoring Tips
- Aim for 80%+ in practice exams before taking the real exam
- Focus on high-weight domains for maximum impact
- Do not spend too long on any single question
- Review flagged questions at the end if time permits
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