PDF Version DemoA Pegasystems credential carries real weight with employers, and the Pegasystems Pega Certified Senior System Architect (PCSSA) 87V1 exam is the step that earns it. Getcertkey makes that step shorter with 115 expert-prepared practice questions for the PEGAPCSSA87V1 exam.
Pegasystems PEGAPCSSA87V1 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | Pegasystems |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | Pega Certified Senior System Architect (PCSSA) 87V1 |
| Exam Number: | PEGAPCSSA87V1 |
| Passing Score: | 70% |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Exam Price: | $175 USD |
| Exam Format: | Multiple Choice, Scenario-based Questions |
| Related Certifications: | Pega Certified System Architect (PCSA) Pega Certified Senior System Architect (PCSSA) Pega Certified Lead System Architect (PCLSA) |
| Real Exam Qty: | 60 |
| Exam Duration: | 90 minutes |
| Certificate Validity Period: | Does not expire |
| Sample Questions: |  |
| Exam Way: | Pearson VUE testing center or online proctored examination. |
| Pre Condition: | Pega Certified System Architect (PCSA) certification is recommended before attempting the PCSSA certification. |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://academy.pega.com/exam/certified-pega-senior-system-architect-3 |
Pegasystems PEGAPCSSA87V1 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Reporting and Debugging | 10% | - Monitoring and Troubleshooting
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| Data and Integration | 20% | - Data Modeling and Integration
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| Application Development | 28% | - Background Processing
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| Case Management | 20% | - Advanced Case Design
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| Security | 10% | - Application Security
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| User Experience | 12% | - UI Configuration
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PEGAPCSSA87V1 Exam FAQs for 2026 Candidates
Which certification does the PEGAPCSSA87V1 exam lead to?
The PEGAPCSSA87V1 exam is the official Pegasystems exam behind the Pega PCSSA certification, validating the skills measured by the Pegasystems Pega Certified Senior System Architect (PCSSA) 87V1 credential. It sits at the Professional level of the Pegasystems certification program. It also connects to Pega Certified System Architect (PCSA), Pega Certified Senior System Architect (PCSSA), Pega Certified Lead System Architect (PCLSA), so the knowledge you build here carries over to those tracks as well.
How many questions are on the PEGAPCSSA87V1 exam, and how much time do I get?
The PEGAPCSSA87V1 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.
What score do I need to pass the PEGAPCSSA87V1 exam, and what does it cost?
The passing score for the PEGAPCSSA87V1 exam is 70%, and the official registration fee is $175 USD. Retakes are not discounted — every new attempt means paying the full fee again — so it pays to measure yourself before you book. Work through the 115 practice questions on Getcertkey, sit a timed practice test, and schedule your exam only when your scores are consistently comfortable. That simple habit is the cheapest exam strategy there is.
Are there any prerequisites for the PEGAPCSSA87V1 exam?
Pega Certified System Architect (PCSA) certification is recommended before attempting the PCSSA certification. 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 PEGAPCSSA87V1 practice questions before I buy?
Yes. Getcertkey provides a free PEGAPCSSA87V1 PDF demo so you can review the question style and answer quality before purchasing. Every purchase also includes 365 days of free updates — if Pegasystems revises the exam during that period, the updated material reaches you at no cost. Once the free-update year ends, you can extend your update service at a 50% discount.
What if I fail the PEGAPCSSA87V1 exam, and how is my order delivered?
Every Pegasystems Pega Certified Senior System Architect (PCSSA) 87V1 purchase on Getcertkey is covered by a 100% money-back guarantee with clear conditions: if you take the corresponding exam within 60 days of your purchase and do not pass, you can claim a full refund by submitting a scanned copy of your exam enrollment slip and your official score report as a PDF within two days of the exam date; claims are processed within seven days of submission. The guarantee does not apply to exams taken within three days of purchase, to material that was downloaded but never used in an exam attempt, or to free products and expired orders, and the candidate name must match the payer name. If you would rather not take a refund, you can instead exchange your purchase for two free exam preparation products of equal value and keep the update service on your original product.
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What topics are covered in the PEGAPCSSA87V1 exam?
The Pegasystems Pega Certified Senior System Architect (PCSSA) 87V1 exam blueprint is organized into 6 domains. The first three are:
- Case Management — 20% of the exam
- Application Development — 28% of the exam
- Security — 10% 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) 87V1 Sample Questions:
Question 1
Which statement regarding managing encrypted data in Pega Platform is true?
A. Each organization uses a custom key to encrypt its data.
B. Encrypted properties can be referenced in report definitions.
C. Property-level encryption is a time-efficient method to encrypt data.
D. Encrypted properties cannot be referenced using filter conditions in reports.
Question 2
Which three options do you consider when deciding to use post-processing actions on a flow action? (Choose Three)
A. The effect if the flow action is reloaded
B. The security setting for the flow action
C. The sequence in which the system runs different actions
D. The timing of the commit for the flow action
E. The potential reuse of the flow action
Question 3
MyCo insurance company completes the development phase of its application and decides to start the testing phase of the application in a testing environment. To migrate the application, the development team created an instance of the Rule-Admin-Product class that includes the application instances to migrate.
Which two components does the Rule-Admin-Product instance include by default when you generate an archive file? (Choose two.)
A. Checked-out rules
B. MyCo- class instances
C. Checked-in rules
D. Data- class instances
Question 4
A developer has identified resource-intensive queue processors as the source of performance issues that application users are experiencing.
Which two actions do you perform to resolve the performance issues? (Choose Two)
A. Configure the application nodes with node types.
B. Associate the queue processors with the appropriate node types.
C. Configure the queue processors to run multiple times a day.
D. Select the Include in background processing option on the application rule.
Question 5
An assignment service-level agreement (SLA) is configured with the following details:
*Initial urgency: 15
*Assignment ready: Timed delay of 2 hours
*Goal: 1 hour and increase urgency by 10
*Deadline: 2 hours and increase urgency by 15
*Passed deadline: 1 hour, increase urgency by 10, and limit events to 10
Assuming no other urgency adjustments, what is the assignment urgency 4.5 hours after the case reaches the assignment?
A. 40
B. 25
C. 50
D. 60
Solutions:
| Question 1 Answer: A,D | Question 2 Answer: A,B | Question 3 Answer: A,C | Question 4 Answer: A,B | Question 5 Answer: B |
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