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    ClaudeSmart — AI-Powered CCA Exam PrepClaude Certified Architect Study Guide

    Adaptive quizzes, AI-powered tutoring, XP & streaks — the smartest way to earn your CCA certification.

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    5 Domains · 60 Questions · 120 Minutes

    About the Exam

    What is the CCA Exam?

    The Claude Certified Architect (CCA) Foundations exam, launched by Anthropic in March 2026, is the first official certification validating production-level expertise building with Claude.

    60 Questions

    Multiple choice

    120 Minutes

    Time limit

    720 / 1000

    Passing score

    5 Domains

    Weighted coverage

    CCA Exam Domains

    27%

    Agentic Architecture

    Designing autonomous multi-agent systems using Claude's Agent SDK with orchestrator, specialist, and evaluator patterns.

    18%

    Tool Design & MCP

    Building robust tool schemas, implementing Model Context Protocol servers, and managing tool-use workflows.

    20%

    Claude Code

    Leveraging Claude Code for development workflows, CI/CD integration, and automated code review pipelines.

    20%

    Prompt Engineering

    Crafting effective system prompts, few-shot examples, chain-of-thought reasoning, and extended thinking configurations.

    15%

    Context Management

    Optimizing context windows, implementing RAG patterns, caching strategies, and multi-turn conversation design.

    Why ClaudeSmart?

    AI-powered tutoring, scenario-based practice questions, interactive flashcards, domain-by-domain study guides, and full-length exam simulation — all in one platform.

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    How It Works

    Three steps to certification

    STEP 01

    Sign Up Free

    Create your account in seconds. No credit card required — start with the free tier.

    STEP 02

    Choose Your Domain

    Pick from 5 CCA exam domains. Study what matters most to you first.

    STEP 03

    Start Learning with AI

    Adaptive quizzes and Claude-powered explanations tailor content to your level.

    Features

    Everything to pass the CCA

    A complete exam prep toolkit designed for how architects actually learn.

    AI Tutor

    Claude-powered explanations that adapt to your knowledge level and learning pace.

    Daily Streaks

    Build consistency with streak tracking, daily challenges, and XP multipliers.

    Adaptive Quizzes

    Questions that scale to your skill. Spaced repetition locks in long-term retention.

    Study Modules

    Structured paths covering every CCA exam domain with bite-sized lessons.

    Progress Analytics

    Track your strengths and weak spots across every exam domain at a glance.

    Quick Practice

    5-minute quiz sessions for when you're on the go. Every minute counts.

    Free Resource

    The Complete CCA Study Guide

    Every concept, anti-pattern, and exam tip across all 5 domains — completely free. Written by architects who passed.

    Dashboard

    Your learning command center

    Track XP, maintain streaks, and conquer every exam domain.

    Dashboard
    12 day streak
    Level 8
    Total XP
    4,280
    Questions Done
    342
    Accuracy
    78%
    Study Time
    24h
    Level 8 → Level 9280 / 500 XP

    Study Modules

    10/12
    Agentic Architecture Design(27%)
    85%
    9/15
    Tool Design & MCP(18%)
    60%
    3/10
    Claude Code Configuration(20%)
    30%
    2/14
    Prompt Engineering(20%)
    15%
    Context Management and Reliability(15%)
    0%

    Gamification

    Stay motivated with progress that matters

    Earn XP · Build streaks · Track mastery across all 5 domains

    Your Level

    Level 8

    XP Progress

    4,280 XP

    Level 8 → 9280 / 500

    Current Streak

    12 Days

    Personal Best

    24 Days

    Achievements

    2 of 8 Unlocked

    First Steps

    Quiz Streak 3

    Speed Demon

    Perfect Score

    Domain Mastery Tracking

    Agentic Architecture85%
    Tool Design & MCP60%
    Claude Code Config30%
    Prompt Engineering15%
    Context & Reliability0%

    Practice Exams

    Full-length CCA-F simulations

    4 unique exams · 60 questions each · 120-minute timer · 720/1000 to pass

    Exam 1Free

    Practice Exam 1

    120 min
    60 questions
    782/1000PASSED
    Exam 2Pro

    Practice Exam 2

    120 min
    60 questions
    695/1000
    Exam 3Pro

    Practice Exam 3

    120 min
    60 questions
    Not attempted
    Exam 4Pro

    Practice Exam 4

    120 min
    60 questions
    Not attempted

    Exam Format

    Matches Real CCA-F

    Questions60 multiple-choice
    Time Limit120 minutes
    Passing Score720 / 1000
    ScoringScaled 100–1000

    Domain Weights

    Question Distribution

    Agentic Architecture27%
    Tool Design & MCP18%
    Claude Code Config20%
    Prompt Engineering20%
    Context & Reliability15%

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    FAQ

    Frequently asked questions

    Everything you need to know about preparing for the CCA exam.

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