CA Certifications CAT-160

The CA SiteMinder r12 Administrator exam has a reputation for breadth, and many candidates underestimate how much ground it covers. Getcertkey closes those gaps with 40 practice questions that reflect the style and difficulty you can expect in 2026.

CA CAT-160 Exam Overview:

Certification Vendor:	Broadcom (formerly CA Technologies)
Exam Name:	CA SiteMinder r12 Administrator Exam
Exam Number:	CAT-160
Exam Format:	Proctored exam, Multiple choice
Available Languages:	English
Related Certifications:	CA Identity and Access Management certifications CA SiteMinder r12 Professional
Sample Questions:
Exam Way:	Typically delivered via proctored testing centers or authorized online proctoring platforms (varies by region and program availability).
Pre Condition:	No strict formal prerequisite, but practical experience with CA SiteMinder r12 administration and basic Linux/Windows server administration is recommended.

CA CAT-160 Exam Syllabus Topics:

CA SiteMinder r12 Administrator Exam FAQ: What Candidates Ask Most

What is the CA CAT-160 exam?

The CAT-160 exam is the official Broadcom (formerly CA Technologies) exam behind the CA SiteMinder r12 Administrator certification, validating the skills measured by the CA SiteMinder r12 Administrator credential. It sits at the Professional level of the Broadcom (formerly CA Technologies) certification program. It also connects to CA SiteMinder r12 Professional, CA Identity and Access Management certifications, so the knowledge you build here carries over to those tracks as well.

Are there any prerequisites for the CAT-160 exam?

No strict formal prerequisite, but practical experience with CA SiteMinder r12 administration and basic Linux/Windows server administration is recommended. Requirements can change when Broadcom (formerly CA Technologies) revises its certification program, so confirm the current eligibility rules on the official exam page before you register.

Can I try the CAT-160 practice questions before I buy?

Yes. Getcertkey provides a free CAT-160 PDF demo so you can review the question style and answer quality before purchasing. Every purchase also includes 365 days of free updates — if CA 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 CAT-160 exam, and how is my order delivered?

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What topics are covered in the CAT-160 exam?

The CA SiteMinder r12 Administrator exam blueprint is organized into 5 domains. The first three are:

• Single Sign-On and Federation
• Administration and Troubleshooting
• SiteMinder Architecture and Components

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.

CA SiteMinder r12 Administrator Sample Questions:

Question 1

You successfully install a CA SiteMindcr Web Agent. Then, if you perform the host registration process:

A. An Agent Configuration Object (ACO) is updated.
B. An Affiliate Agent calls the Policy Server.
C. A Trusted Host Object is created.
D. A Web Agent Trace File is produced.

Question 2

Which benefits do agent groups provide? (Choose two)

A. Saving time by defining only one policy for all Web Agents
B. Verifying tasks in the Web Agent installation more easily
C. Providing resource access to a larger user base by duplicating the resource on many web servers and Web Agents
D. Defining by multiple sets of policy objects

Question 3

Which statement about the audit log is TRUE?

A. The default auditing option is asynchronous logging.
B. Asynchronous logging consumes no resources on the Policy Server.
C. By default, the audit log is stored in an encrypted text file.
D. You can specify whether changes made to policy store objects by administrators will be recorded in the Web Access Management (WAM) audit logs.

Question 4

Which assumption does CA SiteMinder make about a user directory by default?

A. A user will be authenticated AND authorized against the same directory.
B. A user will be authorized against the same directory.
C. A user will be audited against the same directory.
D. A user will be authenticated against the same directory.

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