Hi everyone,

I'm preparing for the Docker Certified Associate (DCA) exam by Mirantis and I’m planning to take it soon. I have a few questions for those who took it recently (2025/2026):

​Swarm vs Kubernetes: How is the balance now? Is Swarm still the main focus for orchestration questions, or has the Kubernetes section become more significant in the recent versions of the exam?

​Study Resources: I’ve completed a full Udemy course and I'm now deep-diving into the official Docker documentation. I’m also using SkillCertPro for practice quizzes. In your experience, is this enough to cover the "Mirantis-specific" questions (MKE/MSR)?

​Hands-on Practice: I’m short on time, so I’m focusing on core CLI operations (Swarm init, stack deploy, network/volume mgmt). Are there any "traps" or specific advanced scenarios I should absolutely practice?

​Mirantis Docs: Should I strictly follow the Mirantis study guide, or are there any external "hidden gems" or tips you’d recommend?

​Thanks in advance for the help!