Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF)
Scoring Guide
Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS)Passing Score
Understand the scoring requirements for the CKS exam. Learn what score you need to pass and how the exam is evaluated.
Minimum Passing Score
67%
You need to score at least 67% to pass
Exam Details
Exam Scoring Details
Key information about the Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS) exam format
Passing Score
67%
Minimum score required to pass
Total Questions
15-20
Questions on the exam
Time Limit
120 min
To complete the exam
Domains
6
Topic areas covered
Domain Weights
Score by Domain
Questions are distributed across 6 domains
Domain 1Cluster Setup
10%
~7 questions
Domain 2Cluster Hardening
15%
~10 questions
Domain 3System Hardening
15%
~10 questions
Domain 4Minimize Microservice Vulnerabilities
20%
~13 questions
Domain 5Supply Chain Security
20%
~13 questions
Domain 6Monitoring, Logging and Runtime Security
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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