The PCA is an entry-level CNCF certification for engineers and application developers with an interest in observability and monitoring. It covers Prometheus fundamentals, PromQL, instrumentation and exporters, alerting, dashboarding, and core observability concepts. Passing demonstrates foundational ability to use Prometheus to collect metrics, query and analyze data, configure alerts, and support monitoring of cloud-native applications and infrastructure.
Exam Topics
- Observability Concepts18%
- Prometheus Fundamentals20%
- PromQL28%
- Instrumentation and Exporters16%
- Alerting & Dashboarding18%
How to Use This Practice Exam
- Browse — Read each question, select your answer, and reveal the explanation.
- Exam Mode — Simulate real exam conditions with a timed session and score report.
- Learn Mode — Spaced repetition schedules questions you struggle with for long-term retention.
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