Glossary
Key terms and definitions for each exam domain. Each entry includes a concise definition, exam context, and links to the relevant lesson for deeper study.
5 domains covered
27%
Domain 1: Agentic Architecture & Orchestration
Agentic loops, orchestration patterns, guardrails, Agent SDK, multi-agent systems
18%
Domain 2: Tool Design & MCP Integration
Tool schemas, MCP servers & clients, transports, tool selection & routing
20%
Domain 3: Claude Code Configuration & Workflows
CLAUDE.md, hooks, permissions, slash commands, CI/CD, configuration scope
20%
Domain 4: Prompt Engineering & Structured Output
System prompts, structured output, prompt chaining, few-shot, prefilling
15%
Domain 5: Context Management & Reliability
Context windows, prompt caching, rate limiting, monitoring, extended thinking
How to use this glossary
- Use these definitions as a quick-lookup reference when studying lessons or working through practice questions.
- Pay close attention to the exam context notes — they highlight how each term is likely to appear in exam questions.
- Follow the “See also” links to dive deeper into the relevant lesson content.