CAPA Mock Exam and Practice Questions
Practise for the Certified Argo Project Associate exam with mock exams in its real format: 60 multi-choice questions, 90 minutes and a 75% pass mark, with an explanation for every option. Argo Workflows, Events, CD, and Rollouts.
CAPA is one of the 16 certifications required for Golden Kubestronaut. See the full Golden Kubestronaut list →
CAPA exam domains and topics
The official CAPA curriculum splits the exam into 4 weighted domains. Under each are the competencies it lists — the topics the mock exams here are written against.
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Argo Workflows 36% · ~22 questions
- Understand Argo Workflow Fundamentals
- Generating and Consuming Artifacts
- Understand Argo Workflow Templates
- Understand the Argo Workflow Spec
- Work with DAG (Directed-Acyclic Graphs)
- Run Data Processing Jobs with Argo Workflows
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ARGO CD 34% · ~20 questions
- Understand Argo CD Fundamentals
- Synchronize Applications Using Argo CD
- Use Argo CD Application
- Configure Argo CD with Helm and Kustomize
- Identify Common Reconciliation Patterns
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Argo Rollouts 18% · ~11 questions
- Understand Argo Rollouts Fundamentals
- Use Common Progressive Rollout Strategies
- Describe Analysis Template and AnalysisRun
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Argo Events 12% · ~7 questions
- Understand Argo Events Fundamentals
- Understand Argo Event Components and Architecture
Questions per domain are the official weight applied to the exam's 60 questions, rounded.
A free CAPA sample question
What is in the CAPA mock exams
- 3 full mock exams of 60 questions each: 180 original questions across all 4 domains.
- Exam simulation on the real 90-minute timer, with your score and a breakdown by domain at the end.
- Practice mode with the explanation after every answer, plus domain drills and a review of the questions you missed.
- The full mocks need a paid plan; the sample question on this page is free.
Prerequisites and background knowledge
Kubernetes fundamentals (KCNA or equivalent) and basic CI/CD concepts. CGOA cert knowledge helps for Argo CD topics.
Official reference: cncf.io/training/certification/capa.
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Where to go after CAPA
Once you pass CAPA, these certs are natural next steps on the Golden Kubestronaut path:
Frequently asked questions about CAPA
How many questions are on the CAPA exam?
60 multi-choice questions in 90 minutes. Each CAPA mock exam here matches that: 60 questions on a 90-minute timer.
What is the passing score for CAPA?
75%.
How long is the CAPA exam?
90 minutes.
What topics does the CAPA exam cover?
The CAPA curriculum has 4 domains: Argo Workflows (36%), ARGO CD (34%), Argo Rollouts (18%) and Argo Events (12%).
How difficult is the CAPA exam?
Rated intermediate. Plan 1–6 weeks depending on your background.
How much does the CAPA exam cost?
Pricing changes periodically — check the official CNCF CAPA page at https://www.cncf.io/training/certification/capa/.
Are these CAPA mock exams free?
The sample question on this page is free with no account. Full timed CAPA mocks require a paid plan.
How is this mock exam different from the real CAPA exam?
Original questions written against the official CNCF curriculum — not scraped dumps. Format mirrors the real exam; the real one is proctored, these are self-paced.
How current are the CAPA questions?
The CAPA question bank is checked every month against the official curriculum: the Linux Foundation and CNCF certification pages and the curriculum PDF. The last check was in October 2026. When the curriculum changes, the questions are revised.
Is CAPA required for Golden Kubestronaut?
Yes. CAPA is one of the 16 certifications required for Golden Kubestronaut.
What is the best way to study for CAPA?
Work through the official curriculum in order of domain weight (heaviest first), then run full timed mocks until you hit 85%+ consistently.