<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nMirantis sells the exam through its web store and describes it as remotely proctored on your own Windows or Mac computer, available globally in English. Scheduling, rescheduling and cancelling happen in your Examity account, according to Mirantis\u2019s exam policy. Examity then handles identity checks and live proctoring on exam day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mirantis does not list a test center option for the DCA. Its FAQ mentions that equipment is provided for on-site deliveries at official events such as DockerCon, but that is not something you can book on demand. Plan on online proctoring being your only route (confirm on the official page). Mirantis states no regional restrictions beyond \u201cavailable globally,\u201d so check with Mirantis support before paying if you are in a sanctioned or restricted country (confirm on the official page).<\/p>\n\n\n\nItem<\/th> Detail<\/th><\/tr><\/thead> Exam<\/td> Docker Certified Associate (DCA), Mirantis<\/td><\/tr> Questions<\/td> 55: 13 multiple choice and 42 discrete option multiple choice (DOMC)<\/td><\/tr> Duration<\/td> 90 minutes<\/td><\/tr> Delivery platform<\/td> Examity, remote live proctoring<\/td><\/tr> Check-in window<\/td> Start up to 15 minutes before and no later than 15 minutes after your appointment time<\/td><\/tr> Fee<\/td> $199 USD or \u20ac200, one attempt per payment<\/td><\/tr> Passing score<\/td> Not published by Mirantis<\/td><\/tr> Results<\/td> Score report shown on screen immediately after the exam<\/td><\/tr> Retake<\/td> Wait 14 days and pay again<\/td><\/tr> Validity<\/td> 2 years<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\nYou may also see this exam listed under newer names such as \u201cMirantis Certified Associate in Docker\u201d on third-party sites. Buy only from the Mirantis store linked in the references.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Pre-Exam Preparation<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/span>Hardware and Network Requirements<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\nMirantis and Examity publish separate lists, and they do not fully agree. Mirantis\u2019s exam page lists very old OS and browser versions (Windows 7, Internet Explorer 8) that clearly predate current software, so treat Examity\u2019s system check as the real test. Here is what holds up across both sources:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A Windows or Mac computer. Mirantis says Linux is not supported, and Examity says the same. Mirantis names only Windows and Mac, so don\u2019t rely on a Chromebook even though Examity\u2019s newer platform allows ChromeOS (confirm on the official page).<\/li> Google Chrome, with your pop-up blocker and ad blocker turned off. Mirantis also asks for the ability to install a Chrome extension, and the Examity extension is installed during check-in.<\/li> A working webcam, microphone and speakers (built-in or external). A laptop is easier because you can move the camera during the room scan.<\/li> The Zoom desktop client. Mirantis lists it as required equipment, but Examity\u2019s current guide doesn\u2019t mention it, so install it anyway and confirm whether your session uses it (confirm on the official page).<\/li> At least 2 Mbps upload and download, with 10 Mbps preferred, according to Examity. Mirantis repeats the 2 Mbps floor and says a connection below it can forfeit your attempt.<\/li> A wired or strong home Wi-Fi connection. Both sources advise against mobile hot spots.<\/li> One monitor only. Examity\u2019s technical guides say multiple monitors are not supported and virtual machines are not allowed. Neither point appears on Mirantis\u2019s own page, so unplug extra screens and run the exam on bare metal (confirm on the official page).<\/li> No VPN and no locked-down corporate laptop. No official statement on VPNs or corporate networks, but the extension, screen sharing and camera permissions are exactly what corporate security tools block (confirm on the official page).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\nExam Tip:<\/strong> Run Examity\u2019s system check on the exact computer, in the exact room and on the exact network you\u2019ll use on exam day. A check that passes at the office tells you nothing about the spare bedroom Wi-Fi. If you want a human to confirm, Mirantis points you to Examity support (support@examity.com) to arrange a system check.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<\/span>ID Requirements<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\nMirantis is strict here, and a failure counts as a missed appointment, not a delay. The vendor\u2019s rules, in plain terms:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
One valid government-issued photo ID that shows your signature, your full legal name and your photograph. Mirantis gives a driver\u2019s license, state ID or passport as examples.<\/li> A second ID may be required, and if so it must also carry your signature and full legal name. Mirantis does not say when a second ID is requested, so keep one ready (confirm on the official page).<\/li> Every ID must match the name on your registration. If you recently changed your name, or your surname includes a suffix such as Jr. or III, make sure it is identical everywhere.<\/li> Missing any required ID at check-in is treated as a missed appointment, and you forfeit the exam fee.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\nExamity adds its own step: you upload a photo of your government ID when you create your Examity profile, and you must hold the same ID up to the webcam on exam day. Use the same physical document both times.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mirantis doesn\u2019t publish a country-by-country ID list, so for a global audience the safest pick is a passport. It has a photo, your full name in the machine-readable format and a signature. Many national ID cards have no signature, and the Mirantis requirement says the ID must bear one. Email training@mirantis.com before exam day if your only ID is a national card (confirm on the official page).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Exam Tip:<\/strong> Compare three things letter by letter before you pay: the name on your Mirantis store order, the name in your Examity profile, and the name printed on your ID. Middle names, hyphens and diacritics are where mismatches hide. Fix a mismatch before the exam, because on exam day it costs you the fee.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<\/span>Testing Environment<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\nUse a private room where nobody will walk in or talk to you. Mirantis does not allow you to leave the room once the exam starts.<\/li> Clear your desk completely. Mirantis bans notes, books, bags, purses, briefcases, watches, cameras and any electronic device, including your mobile phone.<\/li> Take food and drinks out of the room. Mirantis prohibits eating, drinking and smoking during the exam.<\/li> Put your phone outside the room, not in a drawer. The phone is the item proctors care about most.<\/li> Plug your laptop into power and close every other application, including chat, screen recorders and remote desktop tools.<\/li> Sit facing a light source so your face is clearly lit for the identity photo.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<\/span>Step-by-Step Check-in Walkthrough<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nThis sequence follows Examity\u2019s current live proctoring guide. Your exam sponsor can adjust some steps, and Mirantis lists a Zoom client that the generic guide doesn\u2019t, so expect small differences (confirm on the official page).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Log in to Examity about 15 minutes early.<\/strong> Open Chrome, go to your exam card on the Examity dashboard and click \u201cConnect to Proctor.\u201d You can start up to 15 minutes before your appointment time. Sticking point: you open Edge or Safari by habit. Fix: close it and restart the session in Chrome.<\/li>Add the Examity browser extension.<\/strong> Follow the prompt, then click Next. Sticking point: a work-managed Chrome profile blocks extension installs. Fix: use a personal Chrome profile on a personal computer.<\/li>Grant permissions.<\/strong> Click \u201cGrant Permissions\u201d and allow camera and microphone access. You may need to do this twice, once for the browser and once for the extension. Sticking point: the green checkmarks don\u2019t appear. Fix: check your operating system\u2019s privacy settings for camera and mic access for Chrome.<\/li>Take the face photo.<\/strong> Center your face in the frame, click \u201cTake Photo,\u201d and retake it if it\u2019s dark or off-center. Sticking point: glasses glare or a backlit window. Fix: face the light and remove the glare.<\/li>Show your photo ID.<\/strong> Hold the ID you uploaded to your profile in front of the webcam and take the photo. Sticking point: the text is unreadable. Fix: tilt the card slightly to kill the glare and hold it still before you click.<\/li>Answer your challenge question.<\/strong> You set up three challenge questions when you created your profile. Sticking point: you forgot the exact answer you typed months ago. Fix: record your answers somewhere safe when you set them.<\/li>Read the rules and accept the user agreement.<\/strong> Don\u2019t click through. Mirantis also presents its Docker Certification Program Agreement before the exam begins.<\/li>Launch and share your entire screen.<\/strong> Click \u201cLaunch,\u201d then choose the entire screen, not a window or a tab. Sticking point: sharing a single window. Fix: pick the Entire Screen option.<\/li>Wait for the proctor to connect.<\/strong> The wait is usually short. Don\u2019t refresh the page. If nothing happens after several minutes, use the sidebar chat or Examity\u2019s support line.<\/li>Complete the live authentication and room scan.<\/strong> The proctor verifies you and walks you through the room scan. The proctor does not know your exam content, so they may ask you to move or cover items.<\/li>Insert the exam password.<\/strong> After authentication, the proctor guides you to the \u201cInsert Password\u201d button in the sidebar. Your timer starts when you begin the exam, not during authentication.<\/li>Finish the exam and end the session.<\/strong> Tell your proctor you\u2019re done, click Submit, then click \u201cEnd Proctoring Session.\u201d<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\nExam Tip:<\/strong> The 15-minute late limit is hard. Mirantis marks you as a no-show if you haven\u2019t started within 15 minutes after your appointment time, you can\u2019t reschedule at that moment, and you must register and pay again. Treat your appointment time as the time you should already be waiting for the proctor, not the time you start logging in.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<\/span>What the Proctor Looks For During the Room Scan<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nExamity describes the room scan as a one-on-one, live check in which you show a 360-degree view of your workspace. The aim is to confirm your desk and testing area are clear. Prepare for these checks:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Your desk surface:<\/strong> expect to lift your keyboard or laptop slightly if asked. Remove papers, sticky notes and books.<\/li>Your walls:<\/strong> posters, diagrams and whiteboards with writing are common reasons for a request to cover or remove them.<\/li>Other screens and devices:<\/strong> second monitors, tablets, phones, watches and smart speakers.<\/li>Other people:<\/strong> the room must be empty apart from you.<\/li>Food and drink:<\/strong> remove bottles, cups and snacks, since Mirantis prohibits them.<\/li>Under the desk and behind you:<\/strong> proctors often ask you to point the camera at both.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\nDo the scan slowly and let the camera rest on each area for a couple of seconds. Fast sweeps lead to repeat scans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Rules During the Exam<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nNeither Mirantis nor Examity publishes a list that sorts behaviors into \u201cwarning\u201d and \u201cinvalidation\u201d tiers for the DCA. The split below separates what Mirantis states outright from what is likely to draw a proctor\u2019s intervention, so you can see where the published rules end.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Stated by Mirantis: Disqualification Risk<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\nCopying or communicating exam content. Mirantis says either can lead to disqualification of your results and possible legal action.<\/li> Bringing notes or books into the exam. Mirantis states no notes or books are allowed, though it does not spell out the penalty for each prohibited item (confirm on the official page).<\/li> Using any prohibited personal item, including a phone, watch, camera or other recording equipment.<\/li> Leaving the room during the exam.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<\/span>Likely to Trigger a Proctor Warning First<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\nThese are not defined in any published Mirantis or Examity DCA policy, so don\u2019t read them as official (confirm on the official page).<\/p>\n\n\n\n