Important Instructions: CFCD
The exam is delivered online and consists of 10 performance-based tasks, where you will use the CLI to interact with a Cloud Foundry environment, and 10 multiple choice questions.
Candidates have 3 hours to complete the CFCD exam.
The exam requires use of the Cloud Foundry CLI in the provided browser based terminal to execute, and no Cloud Foundry UI should be used to complete the exam.
The exam is proctored remotely via streaming audio, video, and screen sharing feeds.
Results will be emailed 36 hours from the time that the exam is completed.
Exams are delivered online and Candidates must provide their own computer with:
Current version of Chrome or Chromium
you don’t need to install a virtual machine, use a client machine, or anything beyond a Chrome or Chromium browser
Make sure you have third party cookies turned on for the duration of the exam.
Reliable internet access
Turn off bandwidth-intensive services (e.g. file sync, dropbox, BitTorrent)
Ask others who may be sharing your Internet connection not to stream video or download large files.
Microphone
Please check to make sure it is working before you start your exam session.
Webcam
Ensure the webcam is capable of being moved as the proctor may ask you to pan your surroundings to check for potential violations of exam policy.
Try holding up your ID while viewing your webcam feed to ensure your placement and resolution are sufficient for the person viewing your feed to read your ID.
If you will be testing from an employer-provide ISP or will use an employer provided machine, please ensure that streaming will be allowed using WebRTC.
Candidates should run the PSI Online System Security Check to verify that their machine meets the technical requirements for taking a proctored exam.
Below are the expectations for an acceptable testing location::
Clutter-free work area
No objects such as paper, writing implements, electronic devices, or other objects on top of surface
No objects such as paper, trash bins, or other objects below the testing surface
Clear walls
No paper/print outs hanging on walls
Paintings and other wall décor is acceptable
Candidates will be asked to remove non-décor items prior to the exam being released
Lighting
Space must be well lit so that proctor is able to see candidate’s face, hands, and surrounding work area
No bright lights or windows behind the examinee
Other
Candidate must remain within the camera frame during the examination
Space must be private where there is no excessive noise. Public spaces such as coffee shops, stores, open office environments, etc. are not allowed.
Candidates are required to provide a non-expired Primary ID that contains Candidate’s photograph, signature and full name (see acceptable forms of ID in the table below)
The name on your Primary ID must exactly match the verified name on your exam checklist.
If the Candidate’s full name on their Primary ID contains non-latin characters, then the Candidate must ALSO provide a non-expired Secondary ID containing their full name in Latin Characters and signature, OR a notarized English translation of their Primary ID along with the non-latin character Primary ID
Primary ID (non-expired and including photograph and signature) | Secondary ID (non-expired and including signature with Candidate name in Latin characters) |
Passport Government-issued driver’s license/permit Government-Issued local language ID (with photo and signature) National Identity card State or province-issued identity card 住民基本台帳 (Basic resident register with Photo) or マイナンバーカード(My number card) | Debit (ATM) Card Credit Card Health Insurance Card U.S. Social Security Card Japanese Health Insurance Card |
Additional Allowances:
Some government issued ID such as a passport, driver’s license, military ID or state/country card may be a biometric type and may or may not contain a signature. In these cases Primary ID will be accepted without a signature on condition that you also present a Secondary ID which does contain your signature (e.g. bank, credit or debit card)
For candidates testing in Japan, a Driver’s License (with name and recent recognizable photo) is acceptable as a primary ID as long as it is accompanied with a Japanese health insurance card (健康保険証). In Japan, the Japanese health insurance card (健康保険証) is an acceptable form of secondary ID
Exams may be administered to citizens of a sanctioned country listed below PROVIDED the citizens are tested OUTSIDE the sanctioned country and their exam registration and current ID show an address OUTSIDE the sanctioned country.
Cuba
Iran
Syria
Sudan
North Korea
Crimea Region of Ukraine
There is a small need to edit simple text files on the exam. You should be able to create a file, edit text, save the file and exit the editor. You should not need any more advanced capabilities It may be helpful to familiarize yourself with one of the editors available in the linux terminal. You only need to be comfortable with one, not all three. There are many tutorials available for each editor, such as:
On the exam, you will have access to a single org in a Cloud Foundry Instance. There will be a space for each performance based task in this org. It is your responsibility to manage the orgs and spaces you are targeted to. Don’t forget to target the correct space before starting a performance based task.
Candidates may use their Chrome or Chromium browser to open one additional tab in order to:
(a) access the following assets for reference during the exam:
(b) access applications in the following domain deployed during the exam as part of completing performance based items:
No other tabs may be opened and no other sites may be navigated to. The allowed sites above may contain links that point to external sites. It is the responsibility of the candidate not to click on any links that cause them to navigate to a domain that is not allowed.
If you cannot find an answer to your question in the Candidate Handbook or FAQ, you may contact Customer Support at certificationsupport@linuxfoundation.org.