Xanadu versus Yokohama

[flyingcapyb]

Hi,

I was wondering, what is the best way to prepare now for the CSA exam due to the Yokohama release being different then the Xanadu release that I studied for? Please let me know if a different set of content or questions is available for me to study to prepare. I would like to test in a week.

[prerna_sh]

Hi @flyingcapyb 

No need to stress about the exam—just go through the e-Book and Yokohama release notes. There might be a few minor updates in the questions (only 3-4questions will add from new release). It's also a good idea to do some hands-on lab exercises. If you complete the e-Book thoroughly, you'll be well-prepared to pass the exam.

You can go through Exam Blueprint, this would be helpful:
https://learning.servicenow.com/lxp/en/credentials/certified-system-administrator-mainline-exam-blue...

If needed, you can read up on the release notes for the Yokahama, but wouldn't think it is necessary for taking the CSA.: Learn about the Yokohama release

If my response solves your query, please marked helpful by selecting Accept as Solution and Helpful. Let me know if anything else is required.
Thanks,
Prerna

[kaushal_snow]

Hi @flyingcapyb ,

Only a small number of questions will come from Yokohama-specific features—typically 4–6 questions, based on my personal experience. The core admin concepts and syllabus remain identical to Xanadu. The exam content framework doesn’t change substantially.

** To clear CSA exam in your first attempt, go through below helpful points as per my experience **

> Review the Yokohama release notes to familiarize yourself with new capabilities and enhancements.

> Focus on major additions like UI updates, Now Assist / AI tools, platform-level changes, and security enhancements.

>Practice looking up any unfamiliar terms in the release notes quickly.

>Re-read your fundamental e‑book or core materials 2–3 times. These resources cover the standard content that makes up most of the exam

>Practice in a your PDI. Hands-on experience reinforces your grasp of configuration, UI, flows, tables, acl, notifications, sla's etc.

and in the last practise, from websites like examtopics, braindumps, quizzlet etc...

[Dr Atul G- LNG]

Hi @flyingcapyb 

Based on experience and other community posts, whenever there's a change in the release version of the mainline exam, it’s usually observed that only 2–5 questions might change.

In the case of the CSA (Certified System Administrator) exam, it’s typically just a few questions (2–5), and the rest of the content remains the same.

This means that if you've gone through the official eBook or training thoroughly, word by word, there’s nothing to worry about—you should be well-prepared for the exam.

[Nikhil Bajaj9]

Hi @flyingcapyb ,

If my answer helped you, please mark it- solution accepted. It will help future learners as well.

Regards,

Nikhil Bajaj

[SamuelNjeri]

Great guide. Thanks