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Exam Domains

The Claude Certified Architect (Foundations) exam covers 5 domains with 30 task statements total. Each domain is weighted differently — plan your study time accordingly.

Domain 1
27%

Agentic Architecture & Orchestration

Design and implement agentic systems using Claude's API, including loop management, orchestration patterns, guardrails, and the Claude Agent SDK.

7 task statements

Domain 2
18%

Tool Design & MCP Integration

Design effective tool schemas, implement MCP servers and clients, and integrate external services into Claude-powered applications.

5 task statements

Domain 3
20%

Claude Code Configuration & Workflows

Configure Claude Code for development workflows, manage settings, hooks, permissions, and integrate with CI/CD pipelines.

6 task statements

Domain 4
20%

Prompt Engineering & Structured Output

Craft effective prompts, implement structured output patterns, and apply prompt engineering techniques for production Claude applications.

6 task statements

Domain 5
15%

Context Management & Reliability

Manage context windows effectively, implement caching strategies, handle long conversations, and build reliable production systems.

6 task statements

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