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Key Facts: KCNA Exam
60
Questions
Linux Foundation
90 min
Time Limit
Linux Foundation
75%
Passing Score
Linux Foundation
$250
Exam Fee
Linux Foundation
1 retake
Included
KCNA product page
12 months
Eligibility Window
Candidate handbook
As of March 9, 2026, the Linux Foundation still lists KCNA as a 60-question, 90-minute remotely proctored multiple-choice exam with a 75% passing score and a $250 exam-only price. The current published domain weights are Kubernetes Fundamentals (44%), Container Orchestration (28%), Cloud Native Application Delivery (16%), and Cloud Native Architecture (12%). No newer 2026 KCNA-specific blueprint change is published after the late-2025 curriculum transition notice, so current prep should target the current KCNA curriculum and PSI Bridge testing rules.
About the KCNA Exam
The Kubernetes and Cloud Native Associate (KCNA) is a foundational certification for candidates who need broad literacy across Kubernetes and the cloud native ecosystem. It validates conceptual knowledge of Kubernetes fundamentals, container orchestration, application delivery, architecture, and the CNCF landscape in a remotely proctored multiple-choice format.
Assessment
60 multiple-choice questions
Time Limit
90 minutes
Passing Score
75%
Exam Fee
$250 (Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF) / Linux Foundation)
KCNA Exam Content Outline
Kubernetes Fundamentals
Kubernetes core concepts, basic administration concepts, and scheduler behavior including pods, nodes, control plane components, and workload placement.
Container Orchestration
Observability, networking, security, troubleshooting, and storage concepts used to run containerized workloads on Kubernetes.
Cloud Native Application Delivery
Application delivery, debugging, and containerization concepts including images, registries, CI/CD, and release approaches.
Cloud Native Architecture
Cloud native ecosystem principles plus CNCF community, governance, and collaboration concepts.
How to Pass the KCNA Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: 75%
- Assessment: 60 multiple-choice questions
- Time limit: 90 minutes
- Exam fee: $250
Keys to Passing
- Complete 500+ practice questions
- Score 80%+ consistently before scheduling
- Focus on highest-weighted sections
- Use our AI tutor for tough concepts
KCNA Study Tips from Top Performers
Frequently Asked Questions
How many questions are on the KCNA exam?
Linux Foundation's current multiple-choice instructions say KCNA uses 60 multiple-choice questions. Candidates get 90 minutes to finish the exam, and results are normally emailed within 24 hours. The exam is remotely proctored through PSI using the Bridge secure browser.
What score do you need to pass KCNA?
Linux Foundation's current multiple-choice FAQ says a score of 75% or above is required to pass. Unlike some role-based cloud exams, KCNA does not use a published scaled-score range. Your preparation target should be comfortably above 75% on timed practice sets before scheduling.
What are the official KCNA domain weights?
The current KCNA curriculum weights Kubernetes Fundamentals at 44%, Container Orchestration at 28%, Cloud Native Application Delivery at 16%, and Cloud Native Architecture at 12%. That means almost half of the exam comes from Kubernetes basics, so terms like pods, nodes, services, control plane components, and scheduling should feel automatic. The remaining domains test whether you can connect those basics to networking, security, observability, containers, and the broader CNCF ecosystem.
What changed for KCNA in 2026?
As of March 9, 2026, Linux Foundation has not published a new KCNA-specific 2026 blueprint change after the curriculum transition notice tied to November 24, 2025. The current prep baseline is still the 60-question, 90-minute, 75%-to-pass multiple-choice format with remote PSI delivery. The most relevant live policy items for 2026 candidates are the 12-month exam eligibility window, the included retake shown on the KCNA product page, and the testing-location and sanctioned-country rules in the candidate docs.
How much does the KCNA exam cost?
The current KCNA product page lists the exam-only price at $250. Linux Foundation also advertises optional bundles, including a Kubernetes and Cloud Native Essentials (LFS250) plus KCNA package for $299. If you are paying personally, the bundle can be efficient when you want both structured instruction and the exam voucher.
How long should I study for KCNA?
Most candidates can prepare in about 3 to 6 weeks with 30 to 50 focused study hours, depending on prior exposure to Linux, containers, and Kubernetes vocabulary. Spend the most time on Kubernetes fundamentals first, then layer in networking, observability, storage, security, and cloud native ecosystem topics. Timed practice matters because 60 conceptual questions in 90 minutes still rewards fast pattern recognition.