CrowdStrike Certified Falcon Administrator
CCFA
An Administrator-level exam on the Falcon Platform track, covering Falcon Platform Administration, Sensor Deployment, Policy Configuration, and more, rated medium in difficulty, recommended for candidates with at least 6 months of hands-on experience, consisting of 60 questions in 90 minutes. Prepare with professionally curated practice questions and walk into exam day with confidence.
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Exam Details
- Time Limit
- 90 min
- Passing Score
- 80%
- Exam Questions
- 60
- Exam Fee
- $250
- Format
- multiple-choice
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Exp. Needed
- 6 months
- Cert Valid
- 3 yr
- Free Questions
- 20
- Languages
- English
What the CCFA Exam Covers
5 official domains
Falcon Platform Administration
Sensor Deployment
Policy Configuration
User Management
Reporting
Who Should Take This
CCFA target roles
Certification Path
Administrator · Falcon Platform
| Prerequisites | None |
|---|---|
| Current Exam | CCFA |
| Next Step | CCFR-201CCFH-202 |
CCFA exam guide
How hard is the CCFA exam?
The CCFA is rated medium in difficulty, most candidates prepare with at least 6 months of hands-on experience. Difficulty varies with your existing hands-on practice, so use the sample questions on this page to gauge where you stand before booking the real test.
How long should you study for the CCFA?
A practical plan for this difficulty level is 8–12 weeks of focused study at one to two hours a day. Split the time across the official domains below, finish each domain with practice questions, and reserve the final two weeks for full-length timed practice and review of missed questions.
What is the CCFA exam format?
Expect around 60 questions, 90 minutes to complete, formats include multiple-choice, the official exam fee is $250 USD. It is offered in English. Check your local testing provider for delivery options and any regional pricing differences.
Who should take the CCFA exam?
This is a administrator-level certification, typical target roles include security administrator, soc analyst, falcon platform admin. If the role you are aiming for appears on that list, the credential is a direct investment in your next job move rather than a general-purpose certificate.
What comes after the CCFA?
Candidates who pass usually continue with CCFR-201, CCFH-202, this exam sits on the Falcon Platform track. Map the whole path before you start studying so each certificate builds on the previous one instead of repeating the same ground.
How do you renew the CCFA certification?
The certification remains valid for 3 years, renewal is possible via retake exam. Plan the renewal before the expiry date so the credential never lapses on your CV or job application.
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