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Pegasystems PEGAPCSSA86V1 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | Pegasystems |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | Pega Certified Senior System Architect (PCSSA) 86V1 |
| Exam Number: | PEGAPCSSA86V1 |
| Real Exam Qty: | 60 |
| Exam Format: | Multiple Choice, Scenario-based, Drag and Drop |
| Passing Score: | 70% |
| Exam Duration: | 90 minutes |
| Related Certifications: | Pega Certified System Architect (PCSA) 86V1 |
| Available Languages: | Japanese, English |
| Sample Questions: |  |
| Exam Way: | Proctored online or at a test center |
| Pre Condition: | Certified Pega System Architect (PCSA) in any version is required to begin the PCSSA certification program. |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://academy.pega.com/exam/certified-pega-senior-system-architect |
Pegasystems PEGAPCSSA86V1 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Topic 1: Performance | 10% | - Debug system performance - Measure system performance; use of performance-related tools |
| Topic 2: Reporting | 7% | - Design reports with multiple sources; associations and joins |
| Topic 3: Security | 15% | - Secure data with client-based access control - Distinguish between role-based and attribute-based access controls - Organize and manage case attachments - Identify the role of access control policies in securing an application |
| Topic 4: Case Management | 12% | - Extend service-level agreement configurations - Manage concurrent case access; Locking strategies - Differentiate between work groups, work queues, and organizational structures - Configure parallel processing for cases - Configure flow action pre- and post-processing |
| Topic 5: Mobility | 5% | - Design applications for mobile use; use of certificate sets - Differentiate between the delivery options for mobile devices |
| Topic 6: User Experience | 8% | - Configure Pega Web Mashup authentication - Create and customize Pega Web Mashups |
| Topic 7: Application Development | 17% | - Automate actions when a property value changes - Create an application with the New Application wizard - Differentiate between a queue processor and a job scheduler - Promote rule reuse with relevant records - Understand the rule resolution process; Adjust rule availability - Identify how circumstancing affects application behavior - Define the Enterprise Class Structure - Identify the role and elements of activities in case processing - Review log files (system vs performance events) |
| Topic 8: Deployments | 10% | - Configure and validate application rulesets - Identify the role and impacts of application versioning; Use of ruleset skimming - Branch rulesets for parallel development - Migrate an application; Use of product rules |
| Topic 9: Data and Integration | 16% | - Validate data against a pattern - Create and set application variables - Address integration errors in connectors - Identify use cases for keyed data pages - Configure field values - Expose an application with a web service - Manage integration settings - Exchange data with other applications |
Common Questions About the Pegasystems PEGAPCSSA86V1 Exam
What is the Pegasystems Pega Certified Senior System Architect (PCSSA) 86V1 exam all about?
The PEGAPCSSA86V1 exam is the official Pegasystems exam behind the Pega PCSSA certification, validating the skills measured by the Pegasystems Pega Certified Senior System Architect (PCSSA) 86V1 credential. It sits at the Senior System Architect level of the Pegasystems certification program. It also connects to Pega Certified System Architect (PCSA) 86V1, so the knowledge you build here carries over to those tracks as well.
How many questions are on the PEGAPCSSA86V1 exam, and how much time do I get?
The PEGAPCSSA86V1 exam contains 60 questions to be completed within 90 minutes. Before exam day, divide the available time by the question count to work out a comfortable per-question pace, and mark any item that eats into it so you can return later instead of getting stuck. Timed sessions in the Getcertkey test engines make that pacing automatic — run at least two full-length mock exams under the clock so time pressure never becomes the reason you drop points.
Are there any prerequisites for the PEGAPCSSA86V1 exam?
Certified Pega System Architect (PCSA) in any version is required to begin the PCSSA certification program. Requirements can change when Pegasystems revises its certification program, so confirm the current eligibility rules on the official exam page before you register.
Can I try the PEGAPCSSA86V1 practice questions before I buy?
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What topics are covered in the PEGAPCSSA86V1 exam?
The Pegasystems Pega Certified Senior System Architect (PCSSA) 86V1 exam blueprint is organized into 9 domains. The first three are:
- Security — 15% of the exam
- Reporting — 7% of the exam
- Data and Integration — 16% of the exam
For the complete domain-by-domain breakdown, scroll up to the full exam topics outline above and use it to plan how you distribute your study time.
Pegasystems Pega Certified Senior System Architect (PCSSA) 86V1 Sample Questions:
Question 1
Based on the information in the chart.
If you execute the rule when .Dept=Accounting. which version does Pega use?
A. 01-01-01, None
B. 01-01-01
C. 01-01-25
D. 01-01-30, .Dept=Accounting
Question 2
You want to evaluate cases as potential duplicates when the existing cases and the current case have the same create operator .
How would you ensure that only cases with the same create operator are evaluated?
A. Add a weighted condition using the create operator value, an equals operator, and a weight of 100.
B. Add a must match condition using the create operator value and apply a weight of 100.
C. Add a must match condition where the create operator in an existing case is the same as in the current case
D. Add a weighted condition using the create operator value in both condition fields, an equals operation, and weight of 0.
Question 3
Organize the classes and associated rules in the appropriate Enterprise Class Structure (ECS) layer.
Question 4
Which two actions do you perform when using the Performance Analyzer (PAL) to ensure that you obtain accurate performance data? (Choose Two)
A. Capture PAL readings after significant changes to a process to identify any performance impact.
B. Run PAL as an end user to account for any performance differences due to the portal itself.
C. Run the process to completion first to perform needed rule assembly and avoid skewed results.
D. Capture a PAL reading for a process with good performance to establish a benchmark for comparison.
Question 5
Which of the following statements is correct about global resource settings?
A. Global resource settings allow you to update environmental variables without unlocking rulesets.
B. Global resource settings allow you to automate the application migration process
C. Global resource settings allow you to simulate data in an environment for testing purposes.
D. Global resource settings allow you to execute connectors in parallel to improve performance.
Solutions:
| Question 1 Answer: D | Question 2 Answer: C | Question 3 Answer: Only visible for members | Question 4 Answer: A,C | Question 5 Answer: A |
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