NVIDIA Certified Associate - AI Infrastructure Operations (NCA-AIIO)¶

Exam Overview¶

The NVIDIA Certified Associate - AI Infrastructure Operations certification validates foundational knowledge of managing and operating GPU-accelerated infrastructure for AI workloads, including GPU monitoring, container management, basic Kubernetes GPU operations, and troubleshooting.

Exam Code: NCA-AIIO Exam Duration: 60 minutes Number of Questions: 50-60 questions Exam Format: Multiple choice Cost: $135 USD Validity: 2 years Prerequisites: Basic understanding of Linux administration and data center operations

Exam Domains¶

Domain 1: GPU Fundamentals and Monitoring (25%)¶

• NVIDIA GPU architecture basics
• nvidia-smi and GPU monitoring tools
• DCGM fundamentals
• GPU health indicators and metrics
• Common GPU error types

Domain 2: Container and Runtime Management (25%)¶

• NVIDIA Container Toolkit
• Docker with GPU support
• NGC container registry
• Container image management
• GPU resource allocation in containers

Domain 3: Kubernetes GPU Operations (20%)¶

• NVIDIA GPU Operator basics
• GPU scheduling in Kubernetes
• Device plugin and feature discovery
• Basic MIG operations
• Pod GPU resource requests

Domain 4: Infrastructure Management (15%)¶

• GPU driver management
• CUDA toolkit basics
• System requirements for GPU workloads
• Storage and networking for AI
• Environment configuration

Domain 5: Troubleshooting and Maintenance (15%)¶

• Common GPU issues and resolution
• Log analysis for GPU errors
• Performance monitoring basics
• Maintenance procedures
• Escalation and documentation

Quick Links¶

• NVIDIA Certification Program - Registration
• DCGM Documentation - GPU monitoring
• Container Toolkit - GPU containers
• GPU Operator - Kubernetes GPU management
• NGC Catalog - Container and model registry

Career Benefits¶

Job Opportunities¶

• GPU Infrastructure Operator
• AI Systems Administrator
• Junior GPU Cluster Administrator
• DevOps Engineer (GPU/AI)
• Data Center Technician (AI)