DOL Practice Test

Professionals aiming to drive cultural and organizational change take the DevOps Leader exam to validate their skills. This page provides free practice questions and an exam guide covering the open book format, delivery methods, and renewal policies to help you prepare for the test.

DOL Exam at a Glance

What changed for DOL in 2026

• Oct 29, 2026: Delivery changed to Online proctoring (24/7) or training center; English or Portuguese (Brazil) (previously Online, 24/7; English or Portuguese (Brazil)).^[1]
• Oct 29, 2026: Exam fee changed to US$503 (previously US$503 (exam voucher)).^[1]
• Oct 29, 2026: Renewal changed to 60 CPD points every 3 years (previously Every 3 years: 60 CPD points (PeopleCert Plus) or pass another exam in the same product suite).^[1]

What the DOL is and how it works

According to PeopleCert / DevOps Institute, “Exam 40 questions Multiple choice 60 minutes Open book Minimum required score to pass: 65%”^[1]

The DevOps Leader exam is designed for professionals leading organizational transformations and is administered by PeopleCert. Candidates can take the exam through 24/7 online proctoring from home or an office, or they can choose to test at an authorized training center. The exam is offered in English or Portuguese (Brazil), and there are no prerequisites required to schedule a session. Candidates face 40 multiple-choice questions within a 60-minute time limit. Because it is an open book exam, test-takers may reference materials during the session.

To successfully earn the credential, candidates must achieve a minimum passing score of 65%. The registration fee is US$503. After passing, the certification maintains a validity of 3 years. To keep the credential active beyond this period, professionals must complete the renewal process every 3 years. This renewal requires accumulating 60 CPD points.

Worked examples: how to reason through DOL questions

These are practice questions written for this site, not questions from the real exam. Each explanation shows why the right answer is right and why the others are wrong.

Example 1

Question: When adopting a serverless architecture, which traditional DevOps concern is significantly reduced?

1. Application testing
2. Server provisioning and OS-level patching
3. Code deployment frequency
4. Monitoring and observability

Answer: B. Server provisioning and OS-level patching

Explanation:

Correct Answer: B

Serverless platforms abstract away infrastructure management, meaning teams no longer provision, patch, or manage underlying operating systems. Option A is incorrect because application testing remains a critical requirement regardless of the hosting model. Option C is wrong because code deployment frequency often increases, rather than decreases, in a serverless environment. Option D is incorrect because monitoring and observability become more complex and remain a vital concern. The general rule is that serverless shifts infrastructure responsibilities to the cloud provider, freeing developers to focus purely on application logic.

Example 2

Question: What is the process of elimination in multiple-choice testing?

1. Ruling out obviously incorrect answers to improve odds
2. Eliminating questions you don't know
3. Removing your first answer
4. Skipping every other question

Answer: A. Ruling out obviously incorrect answers to improve odds

Explanation:

Correct Answer: A

The process of elimination involves identifying and ruling out clearly incorrect options to improve the probability of selecting the correct answer from the remaining choices. Option B is incorrect because eliminating questions you do not know ensures a missed opportunity for points. Option C is wrong because your first instinct is often correct, and removing it without logic is counterproductive. Option D is incorrect as skipping questions randomly reduces your potential score. Remember that on multiple-choice tests, eliminating known distractors is a primary strategy for answering difficult questions.

Example 3

Question: What should you do when encountering a difficult question?

1. Mark it, move on, and return to it later
2. Stare at it until you figure it out
3. Skip it permanently
4. Guess immediately without reading

Answer: A. Mark it, move on, and return to it later

Explanation:

Correct Answer: A

Marking a difficult question and moving on allows you to secure points on easier questions before returning with a fresh perspective and your remaining time. Option B is incorrect because staring at a single question wastes the strict time limit. Option C is wrong because skipping it permanently ensures a missed point. Option D is incorrect because guessing without reading throws away any chance of using logical deduction. The rule for timed exams is to prioritize easy questions first, maximizing your score before tackling challenging items.

How to use these practice tests

Begin your preparation by reviewing the core principles of organizational change and continuous improvement. Since the exam is an open book format with a strict 60-minute time limit for the 40 multiple-choice questions, you must be deeply familiar with your reference materials. Knowing exactly where to find information is critical because searching during the test will consume too much time.

Use the practice sets provided on this page to test your knowledge across different DevOps disciplines. Take these practice tests while timing yourself to accurately simulate the real online proctoring environment. If you struggle with specific topics, study your reference materials closely. Aim to consistently score above the required 65% passing threshold during your practice sessions before paying the US$503 fee. After passing, focus on practical implementation in your workplace to begin earning the 60 CPD points needed for your future renewal.

Sources & last verified

1. PeopleCert / DevOps Institute — number of questions, time limit, exam fee, passing score (official source). “Exam 40 questions Multiple choice 60 minutes Open book Minimum required score to pass: 65%” Verified Oct 29, 2026 · source checked Oct 29, 2026.
2. devopsinstitute.com — validity (official source). “Certification Validity: 3 Years*” Verified Oct 30, 2026 · source checked Oct 30, 2026.

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