CNCF-MCPA: Linux Foundation MCPA (Model Context Protocol Associate)
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Official Exam Details
| Duration | 90 minutes |
| Exam Cost | $250 USD |
| Testing Provider | Linux Foundation / PSI |
| Validity | 2 years; purchase includes 12-month exam eligibility and one retake. |
| Prerequisites | No formal prerequisites. Recommended: JSON-RPC concepts, LLM APIs, basic security and OAuth knowledge, and ability to interpret MCP capability definitions. |
| Question Types | Multiple choice |
Domain Breakdown
| Domain | Questions |
|---|---|
| MCP Fundamentals | 40 |
| Architecture & Components | 35 |
| Interactions & Execution | 65 |
| Security & Governance | 60 |
| Use Cases & Ecosystem | 50 |
Issued by Linux Foundation Education; MCP belongs to AAIF. Listed in this site's existing CNCF / Linux Foundation catalogue category. Domain weights are official; question counts are our practice-bank allocation.
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The official Linux Foundation MCPA (Model Context Protocol Associate) exam is 90 minutes long. You can simulate this time pressure using our Exam Mode, which includes a countdown timer and auto-submit.
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