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2026 Statistics

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

25%

Sensor Deployment & Host Management

Sensor installation, CID configuration, host groups, sensor tags, update policies, RFM troubleshooting, and fleet management

25%

Detection & Prevention Policies

ML sensitivity levels, behavioral detection, custom IOA rules, exclusions, detect vs prevent modes, and policy assignment

20%

Real-Time Response

RTR commands (ps, ls, get, put, runscript), permission levels, network containment, batch sessions, and custom scripts

15%

Threat Intelligence

Adversary naming conventions, IOC management, Falcon Sandbox, OverWatch, MITRE ATT&CK mapping, and threat reports

15%

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

CCFA Study Tips from Top Performers

1Focus on sensor deployment fundamentals — CID, installation tokens, host groups, and sensor tags are heavily tested
2Understand the difference between Detection and Prevention policies and when to use each mode
3Memorize RTR permission levels: Read-only Analyst, Active Responder, and RTR Admin and their allowed commands
4Learn CrowdStrike's adversary naming convention — BEAR, PANDA, KITTEN, CHOLLIMA, SPIDER
5Know the 1-10-60 rule: detect in 1 minute, investigate in 10, contain in 60
6Practice with the Falcon console if possible — hands-on experience is invaluable for the exam
7Study the process tree visualization and how to use it for detection investigation
8Understand FileVantage rule groups and how they enable file integrity monitoring for compliance

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.