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Docker DCA Exam Overview:

Certification Vendor:	Docker
Exam Name:	Docker Certified Associate (DCA) Exam
Exam Number:	DCA
Passing Score:	~65%
Certificate Validity Period:	2 years
Related Certifications:	Docker Certified Associate
Exam Format:	Discrete Option Multiple Choice (DOMC), Multiple Choice
Available Languages:	English
Real Exam Qty:	55
Exam Duration:	90 minutes
Exam Price:	$195 USD
Sample Questions:
Exam Way:	Online proctored exam (via PSI) or at a PSI testing center
Pre Condition:	6+ months of hands-on experience with Docker recommended; understanding of containerization concepts and Docker architecture
Official Syllabus URL:	https://success.docker.com/certification

Docker DCA Exam Syllabus Topics:

Section	Weight	Objectives
Security	15%	- Describe default engine security - Describe the security architecture and responsibilities of the Docker EE platform - Describe MTLS and identity roles - Configure RBAC with UCP - Enable Docker Content Trust - Describe the process to sign a Docker image - Describe MTLS - Compare the UCP workers and managers - Describe swarm default security - Describe the difference between UCP and DTR - Describe identity roles - Describe UCP and DTR integration with LDAP/AD
Installation and Configuration	15%	- Interpret errors to troubleshoot installation issues without assistance - Create and manager user and teams - Use the install command to install DTR (Docker Trusted Registry) - Demonstrate the ability to upgrade the Docker engine - Describe namespaces, cgroups, and configuration of certificates - Setup swarm, configure managers, add nodes, and setup the backup schedule - Complete setup of repo, select a storage driver, and complete installation of Docker engine on multiple platforms - Outline the sizing requirements prior to installation - Describe the interaction between Docker and Linux - Describe the use of UCP (Universal Control Plane) - Configure logging drivers (splunk, journald, etc.)
Storage and Volumes	10%	- Identify the steps to take to clean up unused images on a filesystem and DTR - Describe the use of tmpfs for ephemeral storage - Describe how volumes work with containers - Describe the storage models available for DTR (NFS, local) - Describe the different graph driver storage backends - Describe how to use a volume plugin (local vs. NFS)
Image Creation, Management, and Registry	20%	- Give examples on how to create an efficient image via a Dockerfile - Describe the use of Dockerfile - Identify and display the main parts of a Dockerfile - Describe how an image registry works - Describe options, such as add, copy, volumes, expose, entry point - Apply a file to create a new image - Display layers of a Docker image - Demonstrate tagging an image - Inspect images and report specific attributes using filter and format - Use CLI commands such as list, delete, prune, rmi, etc. to manage images - Utilize a registry to store an image - Describe how image layers work - Describe how to set up and use a local registry
Orchestration	25%	- Add networks, publish ports - Describe how a Dockerized application communicates with legacy systems - Increase number of replicas - Describe and demonstrate how to use replication mode - Interpret the output of "docker inspect" commands - Describe the difference between global and replicated services - Convert an application deployment into a stack file using a YAML compose file with "docker stack deploy" - Demonstrate steps to lock a swarm cluster - Extend the instructions to run individual containers into running services under swarm - Mount volumes - Describe how to provide configuration to Kubernetes pods using configMaps and secrets - Complete the setup of a swarm mode cluster - Identify the steps needed to troubleshoot a service not deploying - Manipulate a running stack of services - Describe how to deploy containerized workloads as Kubernetes pods and deployments - State the differences between running a container vs running a service
Networking	15%	- Identify which IP and port a container is externally accessible on - Troubleshoot container and engine logs to understand a connectivity issue between containers - Describe the differences between "host" and "ingress" port publishing mode - Understand the Container Network Model and how it interfaces with the Docker engine and network and IPAM drivers - Describe how to install a remote driver to a specific infrastructure provider - Describe the different types and use cases for the built-in network drivers - Publish a port so that an application is accessible externally - Configure Docker to use external DNS - Create a Docker bridge network for a developer to use for their containers

Everything You Ask About the DCA Exam

How much is the DCA exam fee, and what score do I need to pass?

The official fee is $195 USD per attempt, and the passing score is ~65%. A failed attempt means paying the entire fee again — which makes the 189 practice questions from DumpsTorrent the cheaper rehearsal. Self-test until the pass mark feels routine, then book.

What if I fail, and when do I receive my files?

Your files arrive fast: successful payment triggers an automatic email within a minute, with instant download access and no installation limits — our 24/7 customer assistance handles anything still missing after 2 hours. And failure isn't the end: take the corresponding DCA exam within 60 days of purchase, and if you don't pass, submit a scanned enrollment slip plus the official Score Report PDF within 2 days of the exam for a full refund processed within 7 days. Exclusions: exams within 3 days of purchase, name mismatches between candidate and payer, and free or expired products. You can also choose to change to two other equal-value exam products free instead of the refund.

What topics are tested in the DCA exam?

The Docker Certified Associate (DCA) blueprint spans 6 domains — among them Networking (15%), Orchestration (25%), Storage and Volumes (10%). Weightings are the vendor's way of saying where points concentrate, so budget your time accordingly. The full outline above details every subtopic.

Can I try the Docker Certified Associate (DCA) material free first?

Yes — download the free trial before you buy and check the question quality yourself. Purchases include 365 days of free updates, and if your update period expires later, renew it at half price.

Are there prerequisites for the DCA exam?

6+ months of hands-on experience with Docker recommended; understanding of containerization concepts and Docker architecture Since vendors revise eligibility rules, confirm the current requirements on the official exam page (official DCA exam page) before registering.

Which certification do I get from the Docker DCA exam?

The Docker Certified Associate (DCA) is Docker's official exam for the Docker Certified Associate certification, at the Associate level. It tests real professional knowledge and experience — that's why it's considered difficult, and why the credential means something. It also connects to related credentials like Docker Certified Associate.

How long is the DCA exam, and how many questions does it include?

You'll get 90 minutes for 55 questions. Lack of time sinks more candidates than lack of knowledge — so build your pacing now: set a per-question budget, practice flagging hard items, and run full timed sessions in the DumpsTorrent engine until the clock feels like an ally.

Docker Certified Associate (DCA) Sample Questions:

Question #1

You are troubleshooting a Kubernetes deployment called api, and want to see the events table for this object. Does this command display it?
Solution: kubectl events deployment api

A. Yes
B. No

Reveal Solution Discussion 0

Correct Answer: B 🗳️