Language

Exams where objectives (i.e. exam tasks) are available in English, German, Simplified Chinese, and/or Japanese

The table below outlines the Linux Foundation exams where Exam objectives (i.e. exam tasks) are available in English, Simplified Chinese, and/or Japanese. If exam objectives are available in multiple languages, the candidate may switch between available languages during the exam by clicking on the “Language Control Dropdown List” in the Content Panel of the exam console.

The following grid outlines the languages available in our Certification Exams:

Exam Title	English (EN)	German (DE)	Japanese (JP)	Simplified Chinese (ZH)
Linux Foundation Certified System Administrator (LFCS)	✔	✔	✔	✔
Linux Foundation Certified IT Associate (LFCA)	✔
Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)	✔		✔	✔
Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD)	✔		✔	✔
Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS)	✔		✔	✔
Kubernetes and Cloud Native Associate (KCNA)	✔		✔**	✔*
Kubernetes and Cloud Native Security Associate (KCSA)	✔
Prometheus Certified Associate (PCA)	✔
RISC-V Foundational Associate (RVFA)	✔			✔*
Istio Certified Associate (ICA)	✔		✔	✔
FINOS Certified FDC3 Practitioner (FCFP)	✔
FINOS Financial Services Certified Open Source Developer (FSOSD)	✔
Hyperledger Fabric Certified Practitioner (HFCP)	✔
Besu Certified Professional (BCP)	✔
Certified GitOps Associate (CGOA)	✔
Cilium Certified Associate (CCA)	✔
Certified Argo Project Associate (CAPA)	✔
Certified Backstage Associate (CBA)	✔
OpenTelemetry Certified Associate (OTCA)	✔
Kyverno Certified Associate (KCA)	✔
Certified Open Source Developer for Enterprise (CODE)	✔		✔***
Certified Cloud Native Platform Engineering Associate (CNPA)	✔
Certified Cloud Native Platform Engineer (CNPE)	✔

* Must register for the Chinese-Only version of the Exam ** Must register for the Japanese-Only version of the Exam *** Must select the Japanese language at scheduling for the Japanese-Only version of the Exam

Selecting Exam Language

LFCS, CKA, CKAD, CKS

German (LFCS only)

After starting the exam, click on the Globe icon () to view the language drop-down menu and toggle between the available languages. Click on a language and the exam content (i.e. questions and objectives) will then be displayed in the selected language.

Simplified Chinese

Register for the Chinese-Only version of the Exam (LFCS, CKA, CKAD, CKS)

ICA: After starting the exam, click on the Globe icon () to view the language drop-down menu and toggle between the available languages. Click on a language and the exam content (i.e. questions and objectives) will then be displayed in the selected language.

Japanese

Register for the Japanese version of the Exam (LFCS, CKA, CKAD, CKS)

ICA: After starting the exam, click on the Globe icon () to view the language drop-down menu and toggle between the available languages. Click on a language and the exam content (i.e. questions and objectives) will then be displayed in the selected language.

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Candidates can change the language to Simplified Chinese or Japanese after starting the LFCS, CKA, CKAD and CKS exam.

Click on the Globe icon () to view the language drop-down menu and toggle between the available languages. Click on a language and the exam content (i.e. questions and objectives) will then be displayed in the selected language.

KCNA

Simplified Chinese

Register for the Chinese-Only version of the Exam

Japanese

Register for the Japanese version of the Exam

RVFA

Simplified Chinese

Register for the Chinese-Only version of the Exam

CODE

Japanese

Select Japanese language when scheduling the exam with PSI.

PSI Bridge Proctoring platform language availability

After installing PSI Secure Browser, candidates can select their preferred language from the options shown below. Once selected, all interface prompts within the Secure Browser will display in that language throughout the test session.

Important Note: All communication with proctors and PSI Tech Support is conducted in English, with the following exceptions:

• Chinese (Simplified or Traditional): Proctor and Tech Support communication will be provided in Chinese using automated translation.

• Japanese: Proctor and Tech Support communication will be provided in Japanese using automated translation.