What it takes to pass RHCSA
The passing score for EX200 is 210 of 300 marks. This page covers how that is scored and what happens if you miss it.
A raw score, stated plainly
EX200 uses raw marks: 210 correct out of 300 questions passes. There is no scaling model and no ambiguity about the miss budget. You can get 90 questions wrong and still pass.
The exam, in numbers
- QuestionsHands-on lab tasks
- Time limit150 minutes
- FormatHands-on, performance-based tasks on a live Red Hat Enterprise Linux system
- Exam fee$500 USD
Figures from the official exam page. Red Hat exam page ↗
If you miss it
A retake costs another $500, which is why sitting practice exams until you clear the line consistently is the cheapest part of preparing.
Know before you book
The candidates who pass on the first attempt treat the cut score as a rehearsal target, not a day-of surprise. Sit a full-length RHCSA practice exam under the real time limit, scored against the published line, and book the real exam when you clear it consistently rather than once.
Keep reading
RHCSA practice questions
Free sample questions with the full explanation on every answer.
How hard is RHCSA?
An honest difficulty read from the format, the clock and the weights.
What RHCSA costs
The voucher price, the retake, and what renewal costs across the cycle.
RHCSA guide
Who it is for, study plans by experience level, and whether it is worth it.