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Scoring Guide
Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA)Passing Score
Understand the scoring requirements for the EX200 exam. Learn what score you need to pass and how the exam is evaluated.
Minimum Passing Score
210/300
Scaled score out of 1000 points
Exam Details
Exam Scoring Details
Key information about the Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) exam format
Passing Score
210/300
Minimum score required to pass
Total Questions
Performance-based
Questions on the exam
Time Limit
180 min
To complete the exam
Domains
6
Topic areas covered
Domain Weights
Score by Domain
Questions are distributed across 6 domains
Domain 1Understand and Use Essential Tools
20%
~13 questions
Domain 2Create Simple Shell Scripts
10%
~7 questions
Domain 3Operate Running Systems
20%
~13 questions
Domain 4Configure Local Storage
15%
~10 questions
Domain 5Create and Configure File Systems
15%
~10 questions
Domain 6Deploy, Configure, and Maintain Systems
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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