Failing the CFCD exam means paying the registration fee all over again, and those fees add up fast. Candidates in 2026 use the Cloud Foundry Certified Developer practice questions at ActualCollection to walk into the test already knowing what the real thing feels like.
Cloud Foundry CFCD Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | Cloud Foundry Foundation / The Linux Foundation |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | Cloud Foundry Certified Developer |
| Exam Number: | CFCD |
| Real Exam Qty: | 20 (approximately 10 performance-based + 10 multiple choice) |
| Exam Format: | Online proctored delivery, Performance-based tasks using Cloud Foundry CLI, Multiple choice questions |
| Certificate Validity Period: | 24 months |
| Exam Price: | Approximately 300 USD |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Exam Duration: | 180 minutes |
| Sample Questions: |  |
| Exam Way: | Online proctored exam with webcam and screen monitoring |
| Pre Condition: | None (no formal prerequisites to register) |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://www.cloudfoundry.org/certification/ |
Cloud Foundry CFCD Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Objectives |
|---|---|
| Services | - Service brokers and managed services - Service instance lifecycle |
| Application Management | - cf push / start / stop / restart / restage - Scaling applications |
| Basics | - Cloud Foundry CLI basics - Organizations and spaces |
| Platform Security | - Application security groups - Roles and permissions |
| Routing | - Route management - Inter-application communication |
| Troubleshooting | - Debugging app issues - Route collisions and service connectivity |
| Application Lifecycle | - Buildpacks - Application staging and deployment |
Answers Every CFCD Candidate Should Read First
The Cloud Foundry Certified Developer exam is the official Cloud Foundry Foundation / The Linux Foundation test registered under exam code CFCD. Passing it earns you the Cloud Foundry Certification certification, a credential at the Intermediate level. Cloud Foundry Foundation / The Linux Foundation exams are valued because they test job-ready skills, so a passing score here carries real weight on a resume.
The Cloud Foundry Certified Developer exam includes 20 (approximately 10 performance-based + 10 multiple choice) questions to be completed within 180 minutes. Do the pacing math before exam day: with that many items on the clock, you need a steady rhythm and the discipline to flag a hard question and move on instead of stalling. Two or three full timed sessions with the ActualCollection test engine will show you exactly what that pace feels like, so time pressure stops being a factor on the real day.
None (no formal prerequisites to register)
Eligibility rules do change from time to time, so confirm the current requirements before you register on the official exam page.
Yes. ActualCollection offers a free PDF demo of the Cloud Foundry Certified Developer material so you can judge the question quality and format before spending anything. After purchase, your license includes 365 days of free updates, and if you want to keep receiving updates after that period, renewals are available at a 50% discount.
If you take the Cloud Foundry Certified Developer exam within 60 days of your purchase and do not pass, ActualCollection backs you with a 100% money-back guarantee. The claim must match the exam your product covers: attempts taken within 3 days of purchase are not eligible (that is too little preparation time), and neither are downloaded-but-unused products, free materials, or expired orders. The candidate name must match the payer name, and you need to submit a scanned enrollment slip plus the official Score Report PDF within 2 days of the exam; claims are processed within 7 days. Prefer not to refund? You can swap instead and receive two other exam products of equal value for free while keeping the update service on your original purchase.
Delivery itself is instant: your files are downloadable right away and emailed to you within one minute of payment. If nothing arrives within 2 hours, contact customer service. There is no limit on how many computers you may install the software on.
The official Cloud Foundry Certified Developer syllabus is organized into 7 domains. Key areas include Routing, Application Lifecycle, and Basics. The complete, up-to-date topic list appears in the exam topics section above; work through it line by line and flag anything you cannot yet explain in your own words.
Cloud Foundry Certified Developer Sample Questions:
Question 1
Which of these is a correct URL to a syslog drain?
A. syslog://log.mysite.com
B. logs://log.mysite.com
C. logdrain://log.mysite.com
D. https://log.mysite.com
Question 2
What command is used to add a domain to your Cloud Foundry Org?
A. cf create-domain
B. cf domains
C. cf add-domain
D. cf create-domain-org
Question 3
Which HTTP headers get appended to HTTP traffic when it goes through Gorouter? (Choose all that apply)
A. X-Forwarded-For
B. X-CF-Proxy-Metadata
C. X-CF-Forwarded-Url
D. X-CF-Proxy-Signature
E. X-Forwarded-Proto
Question 4
Which script determines whether or not to apply the buildpack to an app?
A. bin/finalize
B. bin/detect
C. bin/supply
D. bin/release
Question 5
If an app instance crashes, Cloud Foundry automatically restarts it by rescheduling the instance on another container three times. After that, how long will Cloud Foundry wait before it attempts to restart the instance again?
A. 45 seconds
B. 15 seconds
C. 60 seconds
D. 30 seconds
Solutions:
| Question 1 Answer: A | Question 2 Answer: A | Question 3 Answer: A,E | Question 4 Answer: B | Question 5 Answer: D |
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