KCNA Mock Exam and Practice Questions
Practise for the Kubernetes and Cloud Native 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. Mock Exams A and B are free. Kubernetes fundamentals, cloud native architecture, and observability.
KCNA is one of the 5 Kubestronaut certifications and one of the 16 required for Golden Kubestronaut. See the full Golden Kubestronaut list →
KCNA exam domains and topics
The official KCNA 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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Kubernetes Fundamentals 44% · ~26 questions
- Kubernetes Core Concepts
- Administration
- Scheduling
- Containerization
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Container Orchestration 28% · ~17 questions
- Networking
- Security
- Troubleshooting
- Storage
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Cloud Native Application Delivery 16% · ~10 questions
- Application Delivery
- Debugging
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Cloud Native Architecture 12% · ~7 questions
- Observability
- Cloud Native Ecosystem and Principles
- Cloud Native Community and Collaboration
Questions per domain are the official weight applied to the exam's 60 questions, rounded.
A free KCNA sample question
What is in the KCNA 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.
- Mock Exams A and B are free with an account, no card needed. The rest of the library needs a paid plan.
Prerequisites and background knowledge
Familiarity with containers (Docker/Podman) and basic Linux. No prior Kubernetes experience required.
Official reference: cncf.io/training/certification/kcna.
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Where to go after KCNA
Once you pass KCNA, these certs are natural next steps on the Golden Kubestronaut path:
Frequently asked questions about KCNA
How many questions are on the KCNA exam?
60 multi-choice questions in 90 minutes. Each KCNA mock exam here matches that: 60 questions on a 90-minute timer.
What is the passing score for KCNA?
75%.
How long is the KCNA exam?
90 minutes.
What topics does the KCNA exam cover?
The KCNA curriculum has 4 domains: Kubernetes Fundamentals (44%), Container Orchestration (28%), Cloud Native Application Delivery (16%) and Cloud Native Architecture (12%).
How difficult is the KCNA exam?
Rated beginner. Plan 1–6 weeks depending on your background.
How much does the KCNA exam cost?
Pricing changes periodically — check the official CNCF KCNA page at https://www.cncf.io/training/certification/kcna/.
Are these KCNA mock exams free?
KCNA Mock Exams A and B are free with an account — no card required. The rest of the library is paid.
How is this mock exam different from the real KCNA 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 KCNA questions?
The KCNA 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 KCNA required for Golden Kubestronaut?
Yes. KCNA is one of the 5 Kubestronaut certifications and one of the 16 required for Golden Kubestronaut.
What is the best way to study for KCNA?
Work through the official curriculum in order of domain weight (heaviest first), then run full timed mocks until you hit 85%+ consistently.