How to Totally Fail Your CK{A,S} Certification
summary
A recount of failing the CKA (2021) and CKS (2022) on first attempts and then passing by learning from those failures. Covers the hands-on exam format (2 hours, ~15–20 tasks, ~60% pass threshold → about 11–12 minutes per task), common pitfalls (not switching kubectl context, relying on GUI instead of practicing kubectl, webcam/4G disconnects), and practical advice: use the provided tougher mock exams (two 36‑hour mocks), save manifests, and time practice runs.
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chapters (12)
- 0:00Failing CK{A,S} certifications
- 0:57Overconfidence and poor prep
- 1:39Skip hands-on practice
- 2:42Ignore mock exams
- 3:23Exam timing
- 4:05Procrastination pitfalls
- 4:47Poor exam conditions
- 5:54Disruptive exam issues
- 6:58Question misreading
- 7:59Time management
- 8:40Final tips
- 10:04Conclusion & Q&A
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