Claude Architect Foundations Mock Test 4 (30 Questions)
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Mock Test 4 for the Claude Certified Architect – Foundations (CCAR-F) exam: 30 scenario-based questions, a 60-minute timer and a 72% pass mark. Scenarios in this test: Code Generation with Claude Code, Multi-Agent Research System, Developer Productivity with Claude. Submit to see your score, a per-domain breakdown and an explanation for every option.
What this mock test covers
- Agentic Architecture & Orchestration — 8 questions
- Tool Design & MCP Integration — 6 questions
- Claude Code Configuration & Workflows — 6 questions
- Prompt Engineering & Structured Output — 5 questions
- Context Management & Reliability — 5 questions
Review these lessons before or after the test:
- Claude Agentic Loop: stop_reason, Tool Results and Anti-Patterns
- Multi-Agent Orchestration with Claude: Coordinators and Subagents
- Claude Agent SDK Hooks, Prerequisite Gates and Human Handoffs
- Task Decomposition and Session Management in Claude Code
- Claude Tool Design: Descriptions, Tool Distribution and tool_choice
- MCP Tool Error Handling: isError, Error Categories and Retries
- MCP Integration in Claude Code: Scopes, Resources and Built-in Tools
- CLAUDE.md Configuration Guide: Hierarchy, @import and Path-Specific Rules
- Claude Code Slash Commands and Skills (SKILL.md Frontmatter)
- Claude Code Plan Mode vs Direct Execution and Iterative Refinement
- Claude Code in CI/CD: -p Flag, JSON Output and Automated PR Review
- Prompt Engineering for Claude: Explicit Criteria and Few-Shot Examples
- Claude Structured Output with tool_use and JSON Schema
- Claude Message Batches API and Multi-Pass Review Design
- Claude Context Management: Case Facts, Lost-in-the-Middle and /compact
- Escalation Rules and Error Propagation in Claude Agents
- Human Review, Confidence Calibration and Source Provenance
Sample questions with answers
These practice questions are not part of the timed test above.
Sample question 1
In a hub-and-spoke research system, why does all subagent communication go through the coordinator?
- A. The SDK forbids subagents from having tools
- B. It cuts token use to zero
- C. It gives observability, consistent error handling and controlled information flow
- D. Subagents can't run concurrently otherwise
Answer: C. Central routing lets you see, handle and control everything. D: parallelism comes from multiple Task calls. B: it doesn't remove token cost. A: false.
Sample question 2
Yesterday you analysed a module in a named session. Overnight, teammates changed 3 of its 40 files. What's the best way to continue?
- A. Use the Batches API
- B. Start over and re-read all 40 files
- C. `–resume <name>` and tell the agent which 3 files changed so it re-analyses them
- D. Resume without mentioning the changes
Answer: C. Most of the prior context is still valid, so resume and point at what changed. B is wasteful. D risks stale conclusions. A is irrelevant.
Sample question 3
You must ensure `extract_metadata` runs before any enrichment tool on each document. Per the exam guide, what's the mechanism?
- A. `tool_choice: "none"`
- B. `tool_choice: "auto"`
- C. `tool_choice: {"type": "tool", "name": "extract_metadata"}` on the first call, then later steps in follow-up turns
- D. Put `extract_metadata` first in the tools array
Answer: C. Forced selection guarantees that specific tool runs first. B leaves it to the model. A prevents tool calls. D: array order doesn't enforce anything. 🔄 On the newest models, forced selection returns a 400; use `auto`, a clear instruction, and code-side enforcement or structured outputs instead.
Sample question 4
Which tasks suit **plan mode**? *(Choose two)*
- A. Restructuring a monolith into services
- B. Renaming a local variable
- C. Choosing between two message-queue integrations with different infrastructure needs
- D. Adding a single `if` validation
- E. Fixing a typo in a log message
Answer: A, C. Architectural, multi-approach work. E, D and B are clear, scoped changes suited to direct execution.
Sample question 5
How many few-shot examples does the guide recommend for ambiguous cases, and what should they contain?
- A. 2–4 targeted examples showing the reasoning for why one option was chosen over plausible alternatives
- B. None; use instructions
- C. 20+, with answers only
- D. 1 generic example
Answer: A. Targeted examples with reasoning help the model generalise. C wastes tokens and teaches pattern-matching. D is too thin. B ignores the most effective technique.
Sample question 6
A frustrated customer has a standard, in-policy issue and hasn't asked for a human. What should the agent do?
- A. Escalate immediately
- B. Acknowledge the frustration and offer to resolve it, escalating if they then ask for a human
- C. Close the ticket
- D. Ignore the emotion
Answer: B. Frustration alone isn't an escalation trigger. A over-escalates and hurts first-contact resolution. D is poor service. C is wrong.
Frequently asked questions
How many questions are in this mock test?
30 questions in 60 minutes, the same pace as the real 60-item, 120-minute exam.
What score do I need?
72% passes this mock. Aim for 85% or more on at least three mocks before booking the real exam.
Can I retake the test?
Yes, as often as you like. Answer options are reshuffled each time. Try the other mocks too: Mock Test 1 · Mock Test 2 · Mock Test 3 · Mock Test 5.
Are these real exam questions?
No. They are original practice questions written against the official CCAR-F exam objectives.
Independent study material by SQA Tools. Not affiliated with, endorsed by or sponsored by Anthropic. Claude is a trademark of Anthropic. Mock questions are original practice items, not real exam content. Exam facts checked against Anthropic's official exam guides and certification FAQ on 11 November 2026.