How Many Questions Are on the RHCSA Exam?

The Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) EX200 exam contains approximately 20 hands-on tasks with a 150-minute time limit. This is a 100% practical exam — there are no multiple-choice questions. You perform all tasks on a live Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) system and your work is evaluated by automated scripts after the exam.

~20
Hands-on Tasks
150 min
Time Limit
210/300
Passing Score (70%)
$400
Exam Cost

Exam Format

Tasks include managing users and groups, configuring file systems, setting up network services, managing SELinux, configuring storage (LVM, NFS), and troubleshooting boot issues. Each task is graded by automated scripts that check the final state of the system — partial credit may be awarded for partially completed tasks.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many questions are on the RHCSA exam?

Approximately 20 hands-on tasks in 150 minutes. Zero multiple-choice questions.

What is the RHCSA passing score?

210 out of 300 (70%).

Is RHCSA harder than Linux+?

Yes, RHCSA is 100% hands-on while Linux+ mixes multiple-choice with PBQs.

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