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Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) — This CKA practice test gives you a practical starting point for Certified Kubernetes Administrator preparation. Work through Kubernetes scheduling, Services, ConfigMaps, and troubleshooting scenarios, then use the explanations to sharpen the commands and concepts that matter when the clock is running.

Total Questions

2 hours

Time Limit

66%

Passing Score

$445 USD

Registration Fee

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A Deployment named web has two replicas. Which command changes its desired replica count to five without editing a manifest file?

Akubectl rollout restart deployment/web --replicas=5

Bkubectl apply deployment/web --replicas=5

Ckubectl scale deployment/web --replicas=5

Dkubectl expose deployment/web --replicas=5

You need to create a Service for a Deployment named api, routing port 80 on the Service to port 8080 in the Pods. Which command creates the default ClusterIP Service?

Akubectl expose deployment api --port=80 --target-port=8080

Bkubectl create ingress api --port=80 --target-port=8080

Ckubectl scale deployment api --port=80 --target-port=8080

Dkubectl proxy deployment api --port=80 --target-port=8080

A Pod remains in Pending state. Its events say: '0/3 nodes are available: 3 Insufficient cpu.' What is the most direct cause?

AThe container image cannot be pulled from its registry

BThe Pod is missing a ServiceAccount

CA NetworkPolicy is blocking the scheduler

DThe scheduler cannot find a node with enough allocatable CPU for the Pod's request

Which command is the quickest way to see the node currently running each Pod in the payments namespace?

Akubectl describe namespace payments

Bkubectl get pods -n payments -o wide

Ckubectl get nodes -n payments

Dkubectl logs -n payments --all-containers

Which command creates a ConfigMap named app-settings with a key named LOG_LEVEL and a value of debug?

Akubectl create configmap app-settings --from-literal=LOG_LEVEL=debug

Bkubectl create secret app-settings --from-literal=LOG_LEVEL=debug

Ckubectl apply configmap app-settings --literal=LOG_LEVEL=debug

Dkubectl set env configmap/app-settings LOG_LEVEL=debug

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About the CKA Practice Test

Format & Structure

Total Questions: 17
Time Limit: 2 hours
Format: Online, performance-based Kubernetes administration tasks

Scoring & Cost

Passing Score: 66%
Registration Fee: $445 USD

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CKA certification?

The Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) is a hands-on certification from the Cloud Native Computing Foundation and The Linux Foundation. It measures practical ability to administer Kubernetes clusters, configure workloads, work with networking and storage, and troubleshoot operational issues.

How is the CKA delivered?

The CKA is delivered online in a proctored, command-line environment. Rather than selecting answers from a list, you complete Kubernetes administration tasks on provided clusters using the tools available in the environment.

How many tasks are on the CKA?

The CKA typically contains 15 to 20 performance-based tasks to complete within two hours. Task count and weighting can vary, so time management matters as much as knowing individual kubectl commands.

What score is required to pass the CKA?

The published passing score for the CKA is 66%. Because tasks can have different weights, prioritize completing high-confidence work accurately before spending too long on a single difficult troubleshooting scenario.

Which Kubernetes topics should I study for the CKA?

Focus on cluster architecture, workloads and scheduling, services and networking, storage, security, and troubleshooting. You should be comfortable inspecting resources, editing manifests, using kubectl efficiently, and verifying that a change actually worked.

Can I use Kubernetes documentation during the CKA?

Yes. The CKA environment permits access to specified Kubernetes documentation resources during the assessment. Practice locating authoritative command and API details quickly, because documentation helps only when you can apply it without losing too much time.

How should I prepare for the CKA?

Build a habit of solving tasks in a real terminal: create resources declaratively, inspect events, check logs, and cleanly verify outcomes. A CKA practice test is useful for spotting weak areas, but repeat the underlying workflow until commands and troubleshooting steps feel natural.

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