Free CKS Readiness Assessment
Measure your readiness across the CKS curriculum and get a focused study plan for cluster hardening, workload security, and runtime protection.
Quick diagnostic · Domain-level results · No account required
CKS · Cluster Setup
Which action gives you the most useful first diagnostic signal?
Your focused study plan appears when you finish.
Know exactly what to study next
Answer exam-style questions
Work through a concise diagnostic aligned with the CKS curriculum.
See domain-level readiness
Understand where your knowledge is strong and where the largest gaps remain.
Follow focused priorities
Study the domains that matter most before moving into timed hands-on practice.
Cluster HardeningFocus your next practice session here.
Supply Chain SecurityFocus your next practice session here.
Runtime SecurityFocus your next practice session here.
WEIGHTED ANALYSIS
Every CKS domain, weighted like the exam
Your report uses curriculum weights to keep a small low-value gap from distracting you from a heavily tested domain.
CKS readiness assessment questions
Is the assessment free?+
Yes. You can start the diagnostic without creating an account. The full simulator is a separate Pro feature.
How is readiness calculated?+
Your answers are scored by curriculum domain so the report can highlight strengths, gaps, and the highest-value study priorities.
Can I retake it?+
Yes. Retaking the assessment helps you compare progress after focused study and hands-on practice.
Does this replace hands-on practice?+
No. The assessment identifies what needs attention; the live simulator is where you build the speed and execution skills required by the performance-based exam.
Get your CKS readiness score
Find the knowledge gaps that deserve your next study session.
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