The Red Hat Certified OpenShift Application Developer exam (EX288) tests your ability to deploy existing applications in a Red Hat® OpenShift® Container Platform environment. Passing this hands-on lab exam earns you the Red Hat Certified Specialist in OpenShift Application Development credential and counts toward Red Hat Certified Architect (RHCA®).
The Red Hat Certified OpenShift Application Developer exam (EX288) tests your ability to deploy existing applications in a Red Hat® OpenShift® Container Platform environment. Passing this hands-on lab exam earns you the Red Hat Certified Specialist in OpenShift Application Development credential and counts toward Red Hat Certified Architect (RHCA®).
As part of the EX288 exam, you should be able to:
Work with Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform
Deploy and manage multi-container applications
Build and manage container images in OpenShift
Troubleshoot application builds and deployment failures
Use image streams to manage application images
Configure and use ConfigMaps for application settings
Leverage the Source-to-Image (S2I) framework
Implement application build and deployment hooks and triggers
Create and deploy application templates
Work with OpenShift Pipelines (CI/CD)
Use Operators to extend and manage application services
SPOTO's EX288 exam dumps consist of authentic, up-to-date lab scenarios and performance tasks that closely match those found in the actual Red Hat Certified OpenShift Application Developer exam. Each task is crafted and verified by Red Hat-certified professionals, ensuring you practice against the same complexity and objectives as the live exam. Our materials help you build real skills, eliminate exam anxiety, and ensure exam-day success in as little as two weeks of focused study.
Review Official Objectives: Thoroughly study Red Hat's published exam objectives on deploying applications, image management, and troubleshooting.
Hands-On Lab Practice: Set up an OpenShift 4.14 sandbox and perform each task domain—deploy apps, build images, configure ConfigMaps, run pipelines, and simulate failures.
Use SPOTO's Lab Simulations: Complete our lab-based mock exams under timed conditions to measure readiness. After each session, analyze mistakes, reinforce weak areas, and retake until you consistently score above 85%.
Focus on High-Priority Tasks: Allocate extra practice time to troubleshooting deployment issues and multi-container application setups, as these tasks are critical for meeting the 210-point passing threshold.
Time Management: Practice completing all tasks within the three-hour limit so you can confidently allocate time to each section on exam day.
Real-World Lab Scenarios: Practice on tasks that reflect live OpenShift environments.
Verified by Red Hat Experts: All questions and solutions are peer-reviewed by certified professionals.
Guaranteed Passing Rate: We stand by our materials with a 100% pass promise.
Dedicated Tutor Support: Access expert guidance for technical questions and exam strategies.
Free Updates: Receive immediate updates whenever Red Hat releases platform changes.
Basic understanding of container technologies.
Some programming experience is strongly recommended.
Completion of Red Hat OpenShift Developer II (DO288) and/or Red Hat Certified Specialist in Containers credential is encouraged but not mandatory.
Certified professionals can earn up to 40-percent more than their non-certified peers.
Absolutely. We include the latest, authentic screenshots and lab configurations directly drawn from actual EX288 sessions. You'll work through the same tasks deployments, image builds, pipeline runs that certified candidates encounter in the live exam.
After purchasing the EX288 materials, you'll receive:
A secure link to our online lab platform (no extra fees)
Your unique login credentials to access all lab simulations immediately
Step-by-step guidance on setting up your local OpenShift sandbox
Continuous support from our expert team to answer technical questions and optimize your study plan until you sit the exam
Your initial service period is 7-10 days ideal for immersive, full-time lab practice. If you need more time, you can extend your access through a simple renewal process at a nominal fee, ensuring uninterrupted practice until you're fully prepared.
SPOTO provides more than double the real-world tasks typically 30-35 unique lab exercises covering every objective from multi-container deployments to OpenShift Pipelines. This variety helps you master all task types and achieve the confidence needed to score at least 210 points and pass on your first try.