Your starting point for the CCA Foundations exam: domain weights, scenario overview, study strategy, and progress tracker.
Exam At a Glance
| Detail |
Info |
| Certification |
Claude Certified Architect – Foundations |
| Format |
Multiple choice (1 correct + 3 distractors) |
| Scoring |
Scaled 100–1,000 · Pass: 720 |
| Penalty |
None for guessing — always answer |
| Structure |
4 scenarios randomly selected from 6 |
Content Domains
Exam Scenarios
Four of these six scenarios are randomly selected per exam sitting. Each frames a set of questions around a realistic production context.
Study Resources
Study Strategy
- Start with the heaviest domain — Agentic Architecture & Orchestration is 27% of your score
- Study scenarios, not just concepts — every question is grounded in a realistic production scenario
- Prioritize practical judgment — the exam tests tradeoff decisions, not memorization
- Work the exercises — hands-on experience is the single best preparation
- Review sample questions — understand why each distractor is wrong, not just which answer is right
- Cross-link your knowledge — concepts overlap heavily across domains (e.g., error handling appears in Domains 1, 2, and 5)
Progress Tracker
- ☐ Domain 1: Agentic Architecture & Orchestration
- ☐ Domain 2: Tool Design & MCP Integration
- ☐ Domain 3: Claude Code Configuration & Workflows
- ☐ Domain 4: Prompt Engineering & Structured Output
- ☐ Domain 5: Context Management & Reliability
- ☐ Sample Questions reviewed
- ☐ Preparation Exercises completed
- ☐ Practice Exam completed