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Docker Certified Associate


The Docker Certified Associate (DCA) exam, delivered by Mirantis, assesses your foundational knowledge and skills in deploying and managing Docker containers. It serves as the first step in the official Docker certification program. 


Who should take this exam?

This exam is ideal for:

  • Individuals new to Docker technology.
  • IT professionals seeking to validate their basic Docker skills.
  • Those seeking to gain a foundation for further Docker certifications.


Course Structure

The Docker Certified Associate Exam covers the following topics -

  • Understanding Orchestration 25%
  • Understanding Image Creation, Management, and Registry 20%
  • Understanding Installation and Configuration 15%
  • Understanding Networking 15%
  • Understanding Security 15%
  • Understanding Storage and Volumes 10%

Docker Certified Associate Exam FAQs

If you want to give the exam again then you have to wait for 14 days to give exam. You have to pay the fees for every exam attempt.

The Docker certification will be valid for 2 years from the day you are certified. You will be required to update your certification every two (2) years.

Candidates for this certification should have at least six months to one year of experience with Docker, including exposure to the Docker Enterprise Edition. The knowledge, skills and experience required at this level should also include:

  • container security
  • experience with at least one cloud provider
  • configuration management tools
  • Linux and/or Windows Server

Docker Certified Associate exam requires an experience of 6 months in docker and should have advanced knowledge about cloud provider. You should be familiar with configuring the management tools and understanding the best docker practices.

The skills and knowledge certified by this exam represent a level of expertise where a certified Docker Associate can:


  • Run containerized applications from pre-existing images collected in a centralized registry.
  • Deploy images across the cluster.
  • Triage and resolve issue reports from stakeholders and resolve.
  • Standup up on Enterprise clusters with one UCP manager, one DTR replica, and one worker node.
  • Migrate traditional applications to containers.
  • Configure and troubleshoot Docker engine.
  • Perform general maintenance and configuration.

Preparing for an interview is as important as preparing for an exam. Therefore, preparing for an interview takes a lot more practice and confidence to ace any exam.  The Docker Certified Associate (DCA) Interview questions are specially formulated covering all the skillsets of experienced Docker practitioners.

Docker Certified Associate interview Questions and Answers

Docker Certified Associate Online Tutorial focuses on validating technical knowledge with an industry-recognized credential. Prepare with a focused understanding of skills and knowledge of - 

  • container security
  • configuration management tools
  • Linux and/or Windows Server

Docker is an enterprise-ready container platform to enable organizations to seamlessly build, share, and run any application, anywhere. The Docker Certified Associate (DCA) learning resources are designed to prove that skillset with real-world questions created by experienced Docker practitioners. 

Docker Certified Associate Exam Cheat Sheet

Docker Certified Associate Study Guide

After 48 hours of the exam you passed the Certificate access will be sent to the registered email id which you used to create Docker ID. Also check the spam folder, certificate can be sent there also.

There will be 55 questions which has to be done in 90 minutes.

Docker Associate certification is designed to validate the knowledge and skills with the real world question by Docker practitioners. This certification enhance the level where a Docker associate can run applications from already present images stored in registry, in maintaining and operating the docker platform, configuring and troubleshooting docker engine.

Docker certification is valid for 2 years. After 2 years you need to update your certification.

1. Docker Associate certification gives you access to Docker certified professional network on Linkedin app.

2. You will be recognized for the Docker skills providing Docker credentials with it.

3. A Digital certificate will be provided and you can use the Docker Certified Associate logo which will be helpful in terms of your career.

Docker certification is valid for 2 years. After 2 years you need to update your certification.

Yes, you can reschedule or cancel your exam 48 hours before the appointment. In case you you are able to reschedule in given time then you can lose your exam fees.

1. Docker Certified Associate exam examines the ability to install, operate and maintain the docker platform in which you need to experience of 1 year in cloud provider. You should be able to understand the Docker best practices and how to configure management tools. Before starting to prepare for the exam go through the available exam patterns. Make a blueprint topic wise for the exam which will help you understand the main concepts.

2. If you are not into self-study then apply for online courses which will be beneficial as you will get expert assistance for solving queries with a bulk of practice sets of questions.

3. For Docker certification not only theory but practical knowledge is also required. Try to give a quick revision on what you have already learned.


How to pass the Docker Certified Associate Exam?

Docker Associate exam main topics are -

  • Networking (15%),
  • Security (15%),
  • Storage and Volumes (10%),
  • Orchestration (25%),
  • Image Creation, Management, and Registry (20%)
  • Installation and Configuration (15%)

All the tools and equipment will be provided during the exam. The equipment for Online remotely proctored exam are - 1. Current Microsoft Windows or Mac OSx Google chrome browser with option to install chrome extensions. 2. Web camera accessible in Google chrome.

Yes, you can reschedule or cancel your exam 48 hours before the appointment. In case you you are able to reschedule in given time then you can lose your exam fees.

TestprepTraining provides unique sets of questions that will help you check your skills and knowledge on Docker platform. These practice questions will help you increase your knowledge for better preparation of exam.

Yes, Testpreptraining offers free practice tests for Docker Certified Associate Exam which can be used before the final purchase for complete test.

Yes we offer nearly 50% discount for the order more than 10 products at a time. You can reach the testprep training Helpdesk for more details. The member of support staff will respond as soon as possible.

Once purchased, the practice exams can be access for the lifetime.

Yes, you have access to the practice set questions which will be available once you have registered for the course.

Yes, we offer a 100% unconditional money back guarantee. In case you are not able to clear the exam then you can request for the full refund. Please note that we only refund the cost of product purchased from TestprepTraining and not the Docker Certified Associate Exam cost

Yes, TestprepTraining offers email support for any certification related query while you are preparing for the exam using our practice exams. Your query will be handled by experts in due course.

Yes our experts frequently blog about the tips and tricks for exam preparation.