Pass the Claude Architect Certification,
one interactive mind map at a time
Free exam prep for the Claude Certified Architect — Foundations (CCAF) exam: 195 scenario practice questions across all five domains. Every domain is an explorable mind map — open a topic, learn the concept, then prove it against exam-standard scenario challenges. When you're ready, hit Exam Mode for a timed, no-hints simulation scored out of 1000.
Domain 1 — Agentic Architecture & Orchestration
Agentic loops, stop reasons, hub-and-spoke multi-agent design, hooks, sessions and the eight golden rules.
Domain 2 — Tool Use & Integration
Tool descriptions, structured errors, empty-vs-error, MCP configuration and the six built-in tools.
Domain 3 — Claude Code & Developer Workflows
CLAUDE.md hierarchy, commands vs skills, plan mode, CI/CD with -p and the Batch API.
Domain 4 — Prompt Engineering for Production
Explicit criteria, few-shot done right, structure ≠ semantics, validation and retry loops.
Domain 5 — Context Management & Reliability
Lost-in-the-middle, case facts blocks, valid escalation triggers, provenance and stratified metrics.
Claude Architect Certification — FAQ
What is the Claude Architect Certification (CCAF)?
CCAF stands for Claude Certified Architect — Foundations, the professional-level certification exam this prep series covers: 60 multiple-choice questions in 120 minutes, proctored, scored out of 1000 with a pass mark of 720. It spans five domains: Agentic Architecture & Orchestration (27%), Tool Use & Integration (18%), Claude Code & Developer Workflows (20%), Prompt Engineering for Production (20%), and Context Management & Reliability (15%).
Is this Claude certification practice resource free?
Yes. All 195 scenario questions, concept briefs, and the exam simulator are free with no signup. Your progress is stored locally in your browser.
How does the exam simulator work?
Each domain has an Exam Mode: 15 randomly drawn questions in 30 minutes — the real exam pace of about 2 minutes per question — with no hints or second tries. You get a score out of 1000 against the 720 pass mark, a per-topic breakdown, and a full answer review.
Is this affiliated with Anthropic?
No. MindTechLabs is an independent study resource based on the Claude Certified Architect Exam Prep series. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by Anthropic.