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Key Facts: CCFA Exam
60-70
Exam Questions
CrowdStrike
80%
Passing Score
CrowdStrike
90 min
Exam Duration
CrowdStrike
Free
Exam Fee (customers)
CrowdStrike
5
Content Domains
CCFA Blueprint
2 years
Certification Validity
CrowdStrike
The CCFA exam has 60-70 multiple-choice questions in 90 minutes with an 80% passing score. It covers sensor deployment and management (25%), detection and prevention policies (25%), Real-Time Response (20%), threat intelligence (15%), and prevention features including FileVantage (15%). The exam tests practical Falcon console administration skills.
About the CCFA Exam
The CrowdStrike Falcon Certified Administrator (CCFA) validates skills in administering the CrowdStrike Falcon platform including sensor deployment, host management, detection and prevention policy configuration, Real-Time Response, threat intelligence, FileVantage, and overall endpoint security operations using the Falcon cloud-native architecture.
Questions
100 scored questions
Time Limit
90 minutes
Passing Score
80%
Exam Fee
Free for CrowdStrike customers (CrowdStrike University)
CCFA Exam Content Outline
Sensor Deployment & Host Management
Sensor installation, CID configuration, host groups, sensor tags, update policies, RFM troubleshooting, and fleet management
Detection & Prevention Policies
ML sensitivity levels, behavioral detection, custom IOA rules, exclusions, detect vs prevent modes, and policy assignment
Real-Time Response
RTR commands (ps, ls, get, put, runscript), permission levels, network containment, batch sessions, and custom scripts
Threat Intelligence
Adversary naming conventions, IOC management, Falcon Sandbox, OverWatch, MITRE ATT&CK mapping, and threat reports
Prevention & FileVantage
Ransomware protection, credential theft prevention, USB device control, file integrity monitoring, and exploit mitigation
How to Pass the CCFA Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: 80%
- Exam length: 100 questions
- Time limit: 90 minutes
- Exam fee: Free for CrowdStrike customers
Keys to Passing
- Complete 500+ practice questions
- Score 80%+ consistently before scheduling
- Focus on highest-weighted sections
- Use our AI tutor for tough concepts
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CCFA exam format?
The CCFA exam consists of 60-70 multiple-choice questions to be completed in 90 minutes with an 80% passing score. It is an online proctored exam administered through CrowdStrike University that tests practical knowledge of Falcon platform administration.
Is the CCFA exam free?
Yes, the CCFA exam is free for CrowdStrike customers. Non-customers may need to access the exam through CrowdStrike partner programs or training courses. CrowdStrike University provides the training materials and exam access.
What CrowdStrike certifications are available?
CrowdStrike offers three main certifications: CCFA (Falcon Certified Administrator) for platform administration, CCFR (Falcon Certified Responder) for incident response, and CCFH (Falcon Certified Hunter) for threat hunting. CCFA is the recommended starting point.
What is CrowdStrike's adversary naming convention?
CrowdStrike uses animal names to categorize adversaries: BEAR (Russia), PANDA (China), KITTEN (Iran), CHOLLIMA (North Korea), SPIDER (eCrime/cybercriminals), JACKAL (hacktivists), HAWK (Syria), and LEOPARD (Pakistan). This makes adversary origin immediately recognizable.
Do I need Falcon console access to prepare for CCFA?
Hands-on experience with the CrowdStrike Falcon console is strongly recommended for CCFA preparation. The exam tests practical administration skills including sensor deployment, policy configuration, RTR usage, and investigation workflows that are best learned through hands-on practice.