Source: CNCF CKA Curriculum v1.35 | Kubernetes version in exam: v1.35 | Updated: 2026
Q: How many questions are in each CKA exam domain?
A: The exam has 15–20 tasks total, weighted by domain percentage. Troubleshooting (30%) typically has the most tasks, followed by Cluster Architecture (25%) and Services & Networking (20%).
Q: Which CKA domain should I study first?
A: Start with Troubleshooting (30%) — it has the most exam weight. Then Cluster Architecture (25%), Services & Networking (20%), Workloads & Scheduling (15%), and Storage (10%) last.
The Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) exam covers 5 domains tested on Kubernetes v1.35. The exam is 2 hours, performance-based (no multiple choice), and requires a passing score of 66%.
| # | Domain | Exam Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cluster Architecture, Installation & Configuration | 25% |
| 2 | Workloads & Scheduling | 15% |
| 3 | Storage | 10% |
| 4 | Services & Networking | 20% |
| 5 | Troubleshooting | 30% |
Tip
Troubleshooting (30%) is the highest-weighted domain. Invest at least 1/3 of your study time there.
Each exam domain has a dedicated study guide with core concepts.
- 🏗️ Domain 1: Cluster Architecture, Installation & Configuration (25%)
- 📦 Domain 2: Workloads & Scheduling (15%)
- 💾 Domain 3: Storage (10%)
- 🌐 Domain 4: Services & Networking (20%)
- 🛠️ Domain 5: Troubleshooting (30%)
| Resource | Link |
|---|---|
| CNCF CKA Curriculum v1.35 | GitHub PDF |
| LF Important Instructions | docs.linuxfoundation.org |
| LF Exam FAQ | docs.linuxfoundation.org |
| Kubernetes Docs (allowed in exam) | kubernetes.io/docs |
| Killer.sh CKA Simulator | killer.sh |
| Allowed Resources | LF Certification Resources |
📚 Related: README | CHEATSHEET.md | EXAM_TIPS.md | PRACTICE_QUESTIONS.md