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EX362 Verified 2026 Edition

Red Hat Certified Specialist in Identity Management exam Practice Test

Red Hat Certified Specialist in Identity Management, which requires RHCSA, certifies administrators who deploy centralized identity and single sign-on services on Red Hat Enterprise Linux. Installing IdM servers and replicas, configuring single sign-on and IdM clients, and managing the integrated certificate authority are the main areas of the practice test. It suits administrators advancing from RHCE.

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Exam Information

Official specifications published by Red Hat

Exam Format

180 min
210 out of 300 (70%)
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$500 USD
Red Hat individual exam scheduling (Kiosk-based at testing centers or remote proctoring) or online proctoring
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Pass the current version of the EX362 exam; Earn a higher-level Red Hat certification; Certification must be renewed before expiration to maintain active status

EX362 Exam Topics and Domains

EX362 is organized into 6 weighted domains. Expect to work with ansible-freeipa, Apache httpd, ipa-getkeytab, ipa-restore, and more.

1

Install and Configure Red Hat Identity Management (IdM)

20%

Install IdM Server

Install IdM using scripts (ipa-server-install)Install IdM using Ansible Automation Platform

Install IdM using either scripts or using Ansible Automation Platform

Install and Configure a Replica IdM Server

Replica installation with ipa-replica-installIdM topology design

Install and configure a replica IdM server

Create Users, Groups, and Policies

User and group creationPassword and authentication policies

Create users, groups and policies

2

Implement Single Sign-On (SSO)

10%

Create an SSO Client

Kerberos SSO configurationWeb SSO integration

Create an SSO client

Verify SSO Client Operation

SSO verification and testing

Verify SSO client operation

3

Install and Configure an IdM Client

15%

Install and Configure IdM Clients

IdM client installationSSSD configuration and management

Install and configure IdM clients

Configure Kerberized Services

Kerberized service configuration

Configure Kerberized services

4

Manage the IdM Integrated Certificate Authority

15%

Configure and Manage a Certificate Authority

Dogtag Certificate System managementTLS certificate management

Configure and manage a certificate authority

Create Secret Vaults

KRA and vault management

Create secret vaults

5

Create and Configure IdM Users and User Policies

25%

Configure Policies and User Access

Host-Based Access Control (HBAC)Sudo rules and policiesRole-Based Access Control (RBAC)ID views

Configure policies and user access

Configure Roaming or Automounted Home Directories

Automount configuration in IdM

Configure roaming or automounted home directories

Use Ansible to Configure and Manage IdM Users

Ansible-based IdM user and group management

Use Ansible Tower to configure and manage IdM users

Configure IdM as an LDAP Backend for External Services

LDAP integration with Red Hat Satellite and Ansible Automation Platform

Configure IdM as an LDAP backend for external services such as Red Hat Satellite Server or Ansible Automation Platform automation controller

6

Maintain IdM Services

15%

Configure NTP on All IdM Components

Chrony/NTP time synchronization

Configure NTP on all IdM components

Configure Firewall on All IdM Components

Firewalld configuration for IdM

Configure firewall on all IdM components

Back Up an IdM Infrastructure

IdM backup procedures

Back up an IdM infrastructure

Perform a Backup Without Interruption of Services

Online backup and restore

Perform a backup without interruption of services

How do I earn this certification?

Passing EX362 earns the Red Hat Certified Specialist in Identity Management certification. It sits in the Red Hat Enterprise Linux Security track.

Next Level Options
Red Hat Certified Architect (RHCA) Earn additional specialist certifications to progress toward RHCA

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What's changed on this exam?

Current Status
  • ACTIVE
  • Last content update: RHEL 9 / IdM 4.8 (current exam version)
Updates
  • Red Hat Identity Management (IdM) 4.8 Current exam version
  • ansible-freeipa Current with RHEL 9 Ansible-based IdM deployment and user management is a tested objective
  • RHEL 10 IdM Preview Preview Future exam version update expected; current exam remains on RHEL 9

Who should take this exam?

Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) or comparable work experience and skills
  • Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) certification
  • Red Hat Security: Identity Management and Active Directory Integration (RH362) course or comparable work experience
  • Familiarity with Ansible / Ansible Automation Platform
  • Experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9
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Common Questions

Is the EX362 exam multiple choice?
No. The Red Hat EX362 is a 100% performance-based (hands-on) exam. Candidates perform real configuration tasks in a live RHEL 9 environment with Red Hat Identity Management and are graded on whether their configurations work correctly and persist after reboot. There are no multiple-choice or fill-in-the-blank questions.
How much does the Red Hat EX362 exam cost?
The Red Hat EX362 exam costs $500 USD. Pricing may vary by region due to Red Hat's parity pricing model. The exam can also be bundled with training through Red Hat Learning Subscription packages or the RH363 course-plus-exam bundle.
Do I need RHCE certification before taking the EX362 exam?
RHCE is recommended but not strictly required. You must be at least a Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) or have equivalent experience. However, the exam content assumes RHCE-level Linux administration skills, and the recommended prerequisite course (RH362) expects RHCE-level knowledge.
What version of RHEL is the EX362 exam based on?
As of the current version, the EX362 exam is based on Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9 and Red Hat Identity Management (IdM) version 4.8. Candidates should practice with RHEL 9 environments to prepare effectively.
Does passing the EX362 count toward becoming a Red Hat Certified Architect (RHCA)?
Yes. The Red Hat Certified Specialist in Identity Management credential earned by passing EX362 counts as one of the specialist certifications toward the Red Hat Certified Architect (RHCA) designation. RHCA requires multiple active specialist credentials.
How is the EX362 exam scored and what is the passing score?
The EX362 exam is scored on a scale of 0 to 300. The passing score is 210, which represents 70%. Red Hat reports only the total score and does not provide breakdowns of individual task performance. Results are typically available within 3 U.S. business days via Red Hat Certification Central.
What is the difference between EX362 and EX362K?
EX362K is the kiosk-based delivery format of the same exam. The content, objectives, and scoring are identical to EX362. The K variant refers to the delivery mechanism (kiosk-based testing or remote proctoring) rather than any difference in exam content.
How long is the EX362 exam and how many tasks are there?
The EX362 exam is a single section lasting 3 hours (180 minutes). Red Hat does not publicly disclose the exact number of tasks on the exam. Candidates report that time management is important as tasks involve configuring real IdM environments.
Is Active Directory trust integration tested on the EX362 exam?
Active Directory cross-forest trust integration is covered extensively in the recommended RH362 training course (Chapter 8). While the current official exam objectives page does not list it as a standalone study point, it has appeared in some vendor listings and may be part of broader integration or SSO tasks. Candidates are advised to prepare for AD trust configuration as part of their overall IdM skills.
What study resources are recommended for the EX362 exam?
Red Hat recommends the RH362 (Red Hat Security: Identity Management and Authentication) course as the primary preparation. Additionally, candidates should practice with the official RHEL 9 IdM documentation, use Red Hat Interactive Labs for hands-on practice, and set up a home lab environment with multiple RHEL 9 VMs to practice IdM server, replica, and client configurations.

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