Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD) Practice Exam

Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD) Practice Exam

About Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD) Exam

The Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD) exam has been developed to validates the skills needed to design, build, and deploy cloud-native applications on Kubernetes. The Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD) exam has been created by the Linux Foundation and the Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF), this certification is part of their ongoing effort to strengthen the Kubernetes ecosystem. As an online, proctored, performance-based exam, it challenges candidates to solve tasks in a Kubernetes command-line environment, testing their practical skills.

Exam Details 

• There are no prerequisites for this exam, though a solid understanding of container runtimes and microservice architecture will be beneficial.
• Exam consists of performance-based tasks that require candidates to solve real-world problems using Kubernetes in a command-line environment. Candidates will have 2 hours to complete the tasks.
• The CKAD exam tests the practical abilities required to be a successful Kubernetes Application Developer in today’s fast-paced industry.
• The exam assumes you have experience working with OCI-compliant container images and applying cloud-native application concepts and architectures.

Key Skills 

The CKAD Certification demonstrates your ability to -

• Work with and validate Kubernetes resource definitions.
• Apply essential Kubernetes concepts such as multi-container pods and persistent storage.
• Use common Kubernetes tools like Helm and Kustomize for deployment.
• Troubleshoot and monitor applications in Kubernetes environments.

Why should you take the exam?

• Career Advancement: Gain recognition as a skilled Kubernetes Application Developer and advance your career opportunities.
• Industry-Wide Credential Recognition: Validate your expertise in the cloud-native ecosystem with a widely recognized certification.
• Proves Your Skills: The CKAD exam provides real, practical tests that prove your ability to perform key Kubernetes tasks.
• Networking Opportunities: Becoming certified opens doors to networking with Kubernetes professionals and experts worldwide.

Course Outline

The Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD) Exam covers the following topics - 

Domain 1 - Understanding Application Design and Build (20%)

• Learn to create, build, and modify container images.
• Learn to select and deploy the correct Kubernetes workload resources (e.g., Deployments, DaemonSets, CronJobs).
• Learn to explain and implement multi-container Pod design patterns such as sidecar, init containers, and others.
• Learn to work with ephemeral and persistent volumes.

Domain 2 - Understanding Application Deployment (20%)

• Learn to use Kubernetes primitives to execute deployment strategies like blue/green and canary deployments.
• Learn to manage Deployments and perform rolling updates.
• Learn to use Helm to deploy existing packages and manage releases.
• Learn to implement Kustomize for customization of Kubernetes resources.

Domain 3 - Understanding Application Observability and Maintenance (15%)

• Learn to understand and manage API deprecations.
• Learn to implement probes and health checks to ensure application reliability.
• Learn to use built-in CLI tools to monitor applications in Kubernetes.
• Learn to debug Kubernetes applications using logs and troubleshooting techniques.

Domain 4 - Understanding Application Environment, Configuration, and Security (25%)

• Learn to discover and utilize Kubernetes Custom Resource Definitions (CRDs) and Operators.
• Learn to understand key security concepts like authentication, authorization, and admission control.
• Learn to manage resource limits, quotas, and requests.
• Learn to work with ConfigMaps, Secrets, and ServiceAccounts.
• Learn to apply Application Security measures such as SecurityContexts and Capabilities.

Domain 5 - Services and Networking (20%)

• Learn to understand and implement NetworkPolicies.
• Learn to troubleshoot and manage services to provide access to applications.
• Learn to use Ingress rules to expose applications to the outside world.

What do we offer?

• Full-Length Mock Test with unique questions in each test set
• Practice objective questions with section-wise scores
• In-depth and exhaustive explanation for every question
• Reliable exam reports evaluating strengths and weaknesses
• Latest Questions with an updated version
• Tips & Tricks to crack the test
• Unlimited access

What are our Practice Exams?

• Practice exams have been designed by professionals and domain experts that simulate real-time exam scenario.
• Practice exam questions have been created on the basis of content outlined in the official documentation.
• Each set in the practice exam contains unique questions built with the intent to provide real-time experience to the candidates as well as gain more confidence during exam preparation.
• Practice exams help to self-evaluate against the exam content and work towards building strength to clear the exam.
• You can also create your own practice exam based on your choice and preference 

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