Question 1

How many EX210 practice questions are there?

Accepted Answer

162 questions across 1 version, each with the correct answer and an explanation.

Question 2

Are there free EX210 sample questions?

Accepted Answer

Yes. 12 sample questions are free; 6 are open to everyone and the rest unlock with a free account.

Question 3

What does full access include?

Accepted Answer

Every EX210 question in study, timed and flashcard modes, explanations for each answer, and progress that saves so you can resume.

Question 4

What topics does EX210 cover?

Accepted Answer

Manage the Red Hat OpenStack Platform Control Plane (10%), Manage Infrastructure Security (5%), Manage User Security (15%), Manage Application Deployment Resources (10%), Manage Storage in Red Hat OpenStack Platform (15%), Manage Networking (8%), Manage Compute Node Operations (12%), Monitor Operations (5%), Automate Cloud Application Deployment (12%), Troubleshoot Operations (8%).

Question 5

What is the Red Hat EX210 exam?

Accepted Answer

The Red Hat EX210 is a performance-based (hands-on lab) certification exam that tests the skills needed to create, configure, and manage private clouds using Red Hat Enterprise Linux and Red Hat OpenStack Platform. Passing the exam earns the Red Hat Certified Specialist in Cloud Infrastructure credential, which counts toward the Red Hat Certified Architect (RHCA) designation.

Question 6

How long is the EX210 exam and what is the passing score?

Accepted Answer

The EX210 exam is a 4-hour (240 minutes) performance-based exam consisting of a single section. The passing score is 210 out of 300 (70%). Candidates perform actual hands-on tasks on a live Red Hat OpenStack Platform environment rather than answering multiple-choice questions.

Question 7

What version of Red Hat OpenStack Platform is the EX210 based on?

Accepted Answer

The current EX210 exam (v16) is based on Red Hat OpenStack Platform 16.1 and Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.2. Red Hat has indicated plans to skip RHOSP 17.x and update directly to RHOSP 18.x for the next exam release, though no timeline has been announced.

Question 8

What are the prerequisites for taking the EX210 exam?

Accepted Answer

Candidates must be a Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) or demonstrate comparable work experience. Red Hat also recommends completing CL110 (Red Hat OpenStack Administration I) and CL210 (Red Hat OpenStack Administration II) courses, or having equivalent hands-on experience with Red Hat OpenStack Platform.

Question 9

Does the EX210 count toward RHCA certification?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the Red Hat Certified Specialist in Cloud Infrastructure credential earned by passing EX210 counts as one of the five specialist certifications required for the Red Hat Certified Architect (RHCA) designation.

Question 10

What topics are covered on the EX210 exam?

Accepted Answer

The EX210 covers 10 domain areas: managing the RHOSP control plane, infrastructure security (TLS/AIDE), user security (Keystone/IdM), application deployment resources (images/flavors/cloud-init), storage (Ceph/Cinder/Swift), networking (OVN), compute node operations (migration/HCI), monitoring (STF), automation (Heat/Ansible/Octavia), and troubleshooting operations.

Question 11

Is the EX210 a multiple-choice exam?

Accepted Answer

No, the EX210 is entirely performance-based. Candidates must perform actual systems administration tasks on a live Red Hat OpenStack Platform environment. There are no multiple-choice, true/false, or fill-in-the-blank questions. All configurations must persist after a reboot.

Question 12

How much does the EX210 exam cost?

Accepted Answer

The EX210 exam costs approximately $500 USD, though the price varies by region. The exam can be taken at Red Hat testing centers (Kiosk) or remotely with online proctoring. Candidates receive one free retake if they are unsuccessful on their first attempt.

Question 13

What training courses should I take to prepare for EX210?

Accepted Answer

Red Hat recommends CL110 (Red Hat OpenStack Administration I: Core Operations for Domain Operators) and CL210 (Red Hat OpenStack Administration II: Day 2 Operations for Cloud Operators) as primary preparation courses. The CL211 bundle includes CL210 plus the EX210 exam. Hands-on lab practice is essential given the performance-based format.

Question 14

How long is the EX210 certification valid?

Accepted Answer

The Red Hat Certified Specialist in Cloud Infrastructure certification is valid for 3 years from the date of the exam. To recertify, candidates must pass the current version of the EX210 exam or earn a higher-level certification that includes the cloud infrastructure domain.

EX210Red Hat Certified Specialist in Cloud Infrastructure exam practice test

Full access

Practice EX210 in the simulator.

EX210, by the numbers.

Everything about EX210.

Exam information

What EX210 covers

How do I earn this certification?

How to study for this exam?

What's changed on this exam?

Who should take this exam?

Three ways to practise

Study mode

Timed mode

Flashcards

EX210 questions, answered

EX210Red Hat Certified Specialist in Cloud Infrastructure exam practice test

Full access

Practice EX210 in the simulator.

EX210, by the numbers.

Everything about EX210.

Exam information

01Exam format240 min · Variable (performance-based tasks)4

02Registration$5004

03Validity3 years2

04In our question bankv1 (162)

05Expect to work withRed Hat OpenStack Platform 16.1, Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.2, Red Hat Ceph Storage6

What EX210 covers

01Manage the Red Hat OpenStack Platform Control Plane10%3 topics

1.1Manage control plane servicesManage control plane services5 obj.

1.2Backup and restore control planeBackup and restore the Red Hat OpenStack Platform control plane2 obj.

1.3Start and stop an overcloudStart and stop an overcloud in the correct order2 obj.

Hands-on skills & common mistakesManaging Pacemaker resources · Shutting down nodes in the wrong order causing data corruption

02Manage Infrastructure Security5%2 topics

03Manage User Security15%6 topics

04Manage Application Deployment Resources10%3 topics

05Manage Storage in Red Hat OpenStack Platform15%5 topics

06Manage Networking8%2 topics

07Manage Compute Node Operations12%4 topics

08Monitor Operations5%2 topics

09Automate Cloud Application Deployment12%4 topics

10Troubleshoot Operations8%3 topics

How do I earn this certification?

01PrerequisitesEX200, EX2942

02Current levelEX2101

03Next level optionsRed Hat Certified Architect (RHCA)1

04Alternative pathsEX280, EX3802