CCAR-F Practice Test
Claude Certified Architect - Foundations: what it covers, who it is for, and how to start practising with PrepDeck.
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What is CCAR-F?
Claude Certified Architect – Foundations is an Anthropic certification for solution architects who design and build production applications with Claude using Claude Code, the Claude Agent SDK, the Claude API and the Model Context Protocol.
PrepDeck refers to Claude Certified Architect – Foundations as CCAR-F, the code shown on Pearson VUE's exam listing for Anthropic.
PrepDeck is an independent preparation product. It provides practice questions and preparation tools to help you prepare for Claude Certified Architect – Foundations, organised by domain so you can see where to focus next.
CCAR-F exam domains
| Domain | Weight in PrepDeck practice exam | Practice questions |
|---|---|---|
| Agentic Architecture & Orchestration | 27% | 153 |
| Tool Design & MCP Integration | 18% | 103 |
| Claude Code Configuration & Workflows | 20% | 110 |
| Prompt Engineering & Structured Output | 20% | 115 |
| Context Management & Reliability | 15% | 86 |
Who should take CCAR-F?
- Solution architects who design and build production applications with Claude, Claude Code, the Claude Agent SDK and the Model Context Protocol.
- Engineers preparing for Claude Certified Architect – Foundations who want exam-style questions with explanations.
- Anyone who wants to find out which areas they are strong in and which need more study.
How PrepDeck helps
- A free 10-question mini-test (15 minutes) to see where you stand.
- A full-length timed practice exam: 60 questions in 120 minutes (PrepDeck Pro).
- 9 fixed practice tests that use the same questions every attempt (PrepDeck Pro).
- Domain tests that focus on your weakest areas (PrepDeck Pro).
- Explanations for each question, a review queue for mistakes, and progress stats.
Frequently asked questions
What is CCAR-F?
CCAR-F is the short name PrepDeck uses for Claude Certified Architect – Foundations, an Anthropic certification for solution architects who build production applications with Claude. Pearson VUE's exam listing for Anthropic uses the same code.
Is the PrepDeck mini-test free?
Yes. The CCAR-F mini-test is free to try and does not need a paid plan. Longer practice modes are part of PrepDeck Pro.
Are these the real exam questions?
No. PrepDeck is an independent preparation tool and is not affiliated with Anthropic. It offers practice questions in an exam style and does not provide real exam content.
Will a good practice score guarantee I pass?
No. Practice results show where you stand in PrepDeck's questions and do not predict or guarantee a certification outcome.
Where do I find the official exam details?
Check Anthropic's own certification pages and Pearson VUE's Anthropic listing for current exam details and requirements. PrepDeck does not publish them.
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