
An overview of what this certification covers
The CCAAK exam validates a candidate's ability to configure, deploy, secure, monitor, manage, and troubleshoot Apache Kafka cluster environments aligned to current Apache Kafka (KRaft metadata mode; ZooKeeper removed in Kafka 4.0 / Confluent Platform 8.0). It assesses knowledge across seven domains: Apache Kafka Fundamentals, Apache Kafka Security, Deployment Architecture, Kafka Connect, Apache Kafka Cluster Configuration, Observability, and Troubleshooting. Candidates are expected to know broker and controller configuration, KRaft controller quorum operations, replication and durability semantics, TLS/SASL/ACL security, listener and network configuration, Kafka Connect distributed-mode operations, JMX-based observability, and diagnostic methods for common failure modes.
What to expect on exam day
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The Confluent - Administrator for Apache Kafka (CCAAK) exam contains 45 questions and lasts 90 minutes. Always confirm the latest exam blueprint on the official page before scheduling.
The passing score is 70%.
You get 90 minutes to complete the exam. The MyCertStack exam simulator uses the same time budget so you can build pacing under realistic pressure.
The official exam fee is $0 USD at the time of writing. Pricing can vary by region and is set by Confluent - always confirm on the official page.
The certification is valid for 2 years from the date you pass. After that, you'll need to recertify to keep your credential current.
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Work through the structured study material chapter by chapter, then drill the practice zone for each topic until you consistently score above the passing threshold. Finish with at least two full exam simulations under timed conditions before sitting the real exam.