Practice exam
The free Claude Certified Associate (CCAO-F) practice exam: 60 questions, 120 minutes.
A timed mock of Claude Certified Associate – Foundations, built the way the real exam is built: questions drawn to the published domain weights, one at a time, with a countdown, flags, and a navigator. Finish and you get an estimated score on the 100 to 1,000 scale against the 720 pass mark, a breakdown by domain, and a full review with explanations. No sign-up; your results stay in your browser.
Take the CCAO-F practice exam
Full practice exam
60 questions in 120 minutes, domain-weighted like the real exam, with a countdown and auto-submit. Estimated score on the 100 to 1,000 scale, pass at 720.
Quick check
15 domain-weighted questions, no clock. Good for a first read on where you stand, or a daily warm-up.
60 questions in the bank. Each attempt draws a fresh domain-weighted set. Results stay in your browser only; nothing is sent anywhere.
How closely it matches the real CCAO-F
| Real exam | This practice exam | |
|---|---|---|
| Questions | 60 | 60 |
| Time | 120 minutes | 120 minutes |
| Domain weights | Per the published guide | Same weights, applied when the set is drawn |
| Scoring | 100 to 1,000, 720 to pass | Same scale, linear estimate |
| Format | Proctored, closed-book, no AI | Unproctored; treat it as closed-book to get a real reading |
| Question bank | Anthropic's, confidential | 60 original questions, fresh draw each attempt |
Domain weights used for the draw
- Output evaluation and validation: 21%
- Workflow integration and solution design: 16%
- Governance, risk, and responsible use: 15%
- Prompting and task execution: 14%
- Product and model selection: 12%
- Configuration and knowledge management: 12%
- Troubleshooting and optimization: 10%
How to use it
Take a quick check first
Fifteen questions, no clock, to see which domains are weak before you spend two hours.
Study the weak domains, then sit the full timed exam
The domain-by-domain notes are on the CCAO-F exam page, and you can drill one domain at a time on the practice questions page.
Review every miss, then book when you clear the bar
A full attempt above the pass-mark equivalent with no domain far behind is the signal to schedule. Registration is on the registration page.
CCAO-F mock exam, practice test, or practice questions?
People search for all three and mean slightly different things. A mock exam or practice test is what this page is: the real format, timed, answers hidden until the end. Practice questions are the same bank in study mode, one at a time with instant explanations and a domain filter, on the CCAO-F practice questions page. Use study mode to learn and the mock to measure.
What to check in any practice exam
- Domain weighting that matches the published blueprint, not an even spread.
- Scenario questions that test judgment, not trivia about parameter names.
- An explanation for every answer that says why the others are wrong.
- Original questions. Anything advertised as real exam questions is a dump, and using one can cost you the credential.
- A real clock and hidden answers, so the score means something.
- A stated source and date for the exam facts it relies on.
CCAO-F practice exam FAQ
How hard is the CCAO-F exam?+
It is the non-developer exam, so no code, but it is not a formality: the heaviest domain is evaluating and validating Claude's output, and governance carries 15%. People who use Claude daily at work and read the blueprint tend to be fine.
Is this a full-length CCAO-F practice exam?+
Yes: 60 original questions in 120 minutes, drawn to the seven published domains with output evaluation weighted heaviest, as on the real exam.
Do I need to code for the CCAO-F practice exam?+
No. Every question is a workplace scenario for non-developers: evaluating output, workflow fit, governance, prompting, product choice, configuration, and troubleshooting.
Is the CCAO-F practice exam free?+
Yes, with no sign-up. Results stay in your browser.
Are these CCAO-F exam dumps?+
No. They are original scenarios written from the blueprint. Leaked exam content violates the candidate agreement.
Do I need to code for CCAO-F?+
No. Nothing on the blueprint requires code. The heaviest domain is evaluating and validating Claude's output.
How many questions are on the real CCAO-F exam?+
60 questions in 120 minutes, proctored, with a passing score of 720 on a 100 to 1,000 scale.
Where do I register for CCAO-F?+
Through the Anthropic Partner Academy, via a Claude Partner Network organization, with delivery through Pearson VUE.
Practice exams for the other certifications
Claude Certified Architect – Foundations
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Claude Certified Architect – Professional
All four in one place: the Claude certification practice exams hub.
Who wrote this
Matei Olaru
Former public-company CEO, corporate attorney, and World Bank consultant. Runs the YAID Network and the partner relationship with Anthropic.
Michael Greenberg
AI at Google, Meta, and Samsung. Six patents. Leads member support and the certification prep guidance.
Your AI Department is a registered Claude Partner Network company. Our members sit these exams under our partner standing. Facts on this page were last checked on October 15, 2026.