KCNA vs KCSA: Which Exam Should You Take?

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Both are vendor certifications, but they point in different directions: KCNA is about Kubernetes and cloud native fundamentals, while KCSA is about security for Kubernetes and cloud native environments.

KCNAKCSA
Full nameKubernetes and Cloud Native Associate (KCNA)Kubernetes and Cloud Native Security Associate (KCSA)
LevelAssociateAssociate
FocusKubernetes and cloud native fundamentalssecurity for Kubernetes and cloud native environments
Our practice tests5 tests, 300 questions5 tests, 300 questions
Questions per test6060
Time per test90 min90 min
Minutes per question1.51.5
Our pass mark75%75%

Test counts, timings and pass marks describe our practice tests. Check the vendor's official page for the real exam's format, fee and pass mark.

Choose KCNA if

  • Your work or goal is Kubernetes and cloud native fundamentals
  • You are aiming for a associate-level credential

Choose KCSA if

  • Your work or goal is security for Kubernetes and cloud native environments
  • You are aiming for a associate-level credential

Practise for each

KCNA study plan · KCSA study plan

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