The Cloud Native Platform Associate (CNPA) exam demonstrates knowledge of platform engineering concepts and cloud native technologies.
Exam Overview
| Detail | Information |
| Exam Format | Multiple Choice |
| Number of Questions | 60 |
| Duration | 90 minutes |
| Passing Score | 75% |
| Certification Validity | 3 years |
| Cost | $250 USD |
| Retake Policy | 1 free retake |
Exam Domains & Weights
| Domain | Weight |
| Platform Engineering Fundamentals | 20% |
| Developer Experience | 20% |
| Infrastructure and Operations | 25% |
| Security and Compliance | 20% |
| Observability and Monitoring | 15% |
Key Topics
- Internal Developer Platforms (IDP)
- Self-service capabilities
- Golden paths
- Platform as a Product
Developer Experience
- Developer portals
- Service catalogs
- Templates and scaffolding
- Documentation
Infrastructure
- Infrastructure as Code
- GitOps
- Multi-tenancy
- Resource management
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