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CCAO-FAnthropicExam Guide v1.0 (effective July 2026)

Claude Certified Associate – Foundations

60 scenario questions across 7 domains in 120 minutes, scored 100 to 1,000 with a 720 pass mark: the same format as the official exam. Every option is explained.

60 questions120 minutesPass 720 / 1,0007 domains153 practice questionsOfficial exam page

Syllabus

7 domains · 30 skills, weighted like the official blueprint.

1Prompting and Task Execution14% of the exam · 4 skills
  • Create effective prompts for business and technical tasksNot started
    3.5% · 5 questions
    Notes
  • Apply task decomposition techniques to structure complex requestsNot started
    3.5% · 5 questions
    Notes
  • Iterate prompts to improve output qualityNot started
    3.5% · 5 questions
    Notes
  • Adapt prompting strategies based on task type (analysis, research, drafting, brainstorming)Not started
    3.5% · 5 questions
    Notes
2Output Evaluation and Validation21% of the exam · 6 skills
  • Evaluate Claude-generated outputs for accuracy and completenessNot started
    3.5% · 5 questions
    Notes
  • Identify hallucinations, inconsistencies, and biases in responsesNot started
    3.5% · 5 questions
    Notes
  • Apply fact-checking and validation techniquesNot started
    3.5% · 6 questions
    Notes
  • Determine when human review or additional verification is requiredNot started
    3.5% · 5 questions
    Notes
  • Edit, adapt, refine, and compare outputs for the intended audienceNot started
    3.5% · 5 questions
    Notes
  • Organize and curate information and select appropriate output formats (artifacts, inline, structured data)Not started
    3.5% · 5 questions
    Notes
3Product and Model Selection12% of the exam · 4 skills
  • Select appropriate Claude product features (Projects, research mode, chat, artifacts)Not started
    3% · 5 questions
    Notes
  • Differentiate between Claude model types (Haiku, Sonnet, Opus)Not started
    3% · 5 questions
    Notes
  • Align model selection with task requirements (cost, speed, quality)Not started
    3% · 6 questions
    Notes
  • Understand and manage context limitations and memory considerations (when to restart, summarize, or persist)Not started
    3% · 5 questions
    Notes
4Workflow Integration and Solution Design16% of the exam · 5 skills
  • Apply Claude to analyze requirements and use casesNot started
    3.2% · 5 questions
    Notes
  • Leverage Claude for research, planning, and process optimizationNot started
    3.2% · 5 questions
    Notes
  • Use Claude to support solution design, development, and iterationNot started
    3.2% · 5 questions
    Notes
  • Integrate Claude into existing workflows to augment or redesign themNot started
    3.2% · 5 questions
    Notes
  • Communicate Claude's value and limitations to stakeholdersNot started
    3.2% · 5 questions
    Notes
5Configuration and Knowledge Management12% of the exam · 4 skills
  • Configure Claude Projects with instructions and knowledge sourcesNot started
    3% · 5 questions
    Notes
  • Manage uploaded knowledge and connectors (e.g., Google Drive, Gmail)Not started
    3% · 5 questions
    Notes
  • Create effective system-level instructionsNot started
    3% · 5 questions
    Notes
  • Inform, maintain, and update Claude configurations, knowledge sources, and instructionsNot started
    3% · 5 questions
    Notes
6Governance, Risk, and Responsible Use15% of the exam · 4 skills
  • Identify appropriate and inappropriate use casesNot started
    3.8% · 5 questions
    Notes
  • Apply data sensitivity, regulatory, and privacy considerationsNot started
    3.8% · 6 questions
    Notes
  • Follow organizational AI policies and governance standardsNot started
    3.7% · 5 questions
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  • Understand the ethical implications of AI usageNot started
    3.7% · 5 questions
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7Troubleshooting and Optimization10% of the exam · 3 skills
  • Identify, diagnose, and resolve issues with underperforming prompts or poor outputsNot started
    3.3% · 5 questions
    Notes
  • Adjust approach based on feedback and resultsNot started
    3.3% · 5 questions
    Notes
  • Optimize workflows for efficiency and effectivenessNot started
    3.4% · 5 questions
    Notes

Sample questions with answers

10 questions from the CCAO-F bank, with an explanation for every option. No sign-up needed.

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Questions about this exam

How many questions are in the CCAO-F practice exam, and how long is it?

60 questions in 120 minutes. Each mock draws questions from every domain in proportion to its weight, so the mix matches the blueprint.

What score do you need to pass CCAO-F?

Results are reported from 100 to 1,000, and 720 is the passing score used in these mocks. Harder questions carry more weight.

What does the CCAO-F exam cover?

7 domains: Prompting and Task Execution (14%), Output Evaluation and Validation (21%), Product and Model Selection (12%), Workflow Integration and Solution Design (16%), Configuration and Knowledge Management (12%), Governance, Risk, and Responsible Use (15%) and Troubleshooting and Optimization (10%).

How can I practise for it?

Start with the free 15-question diagnostic to find your weak spots, drill any skill with an explanation after every answer, retry your mistakes with spaced review, then sit timed full mocks.

How is my readiness score worked out?

It weighs your recent answers on each skill by difficulty, combines the skills by their exam weight into a predicted score, and reports your chance of reaching the pass mark. How scoring works

Is this the official CCAO-F exam?

No. quizzMonkey is an independent practice platform and isn't affiliated with Anthropic. Practise here, then book the real exam with the vendor. Readiness certificates are not official credentials. Official exam page