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Pegasystems PEGACPDS88V1 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | Pegasystems |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | Certified Pega Data Scientist 88V1 |
| Exam Number: | PEGACPDS88V1 |
| Exam Format: | Scenario-based Questions, Multiple Choice |
| Passing Score: | 70% |
| Related Certifications: | Certified Pega Data Scientist |
| Real Exam Qty: | 50 |
| Exam Duration: | 90 minutes |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Sample Questions: | ![]() |
| Exam Way: | Pearson VUE Test Center or Online Proctored Exam |
| Pre Condition: | Recommended: Data Scientist background and familiarity with Pega Customer Decision Hub. |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://academy.pega.com/certifications |
Pegasystems PEGACPDS88V1 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Topic 1: Predictive Analytics | 32% | - Building Predictive Models - Using Third-Party Predictive Models |
| Topic 2: Text Analytics | 12% | - Utilizing Text Analytics for Email Routing |
| Topic 3: Adaptive Analytics | 36% | - Predicting Customer Behavior Using Real-Time Data - Quantifying the Impact of Machine Learning - Demonstrating Adaptive Learning |
| Topic 4: Decision Strategies | 16% | - Arbitrating Between Customer Actions - Understanding Decisioning Logic |
| Topic 5: Next-Best-Action | 4% | - Introducing Pega to Data Scientists |
PEGACPDS88V1 Exam FAQs for 2026 Candidates
Which certification does the PEGACPDS88V1 exam lead to?
The PEGACPDS88V1 exam is the official Pegasystems exam behind the Pega PCDS certification, validating the skills measured by the Pegasystems Certified Pega Data Scientist 88V1 credential. It sits at the Associate level of the Pegasystems certification program. It also connects to Certified Pega Data Scientist, so the knowledge you build here carries over to those tracks as well.
How many questions are on the PEGACPDS88V1 exam, and how much time do I get?
The PEGACPDS88V1 exam contains 50 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 PEGACPDS88V1 exam?
Recommended: Data Scientist background and familiarity with Pega Customer Decision Hub. Requirements can change when Pegasystems revises its certification program, so confirm the current eligibility rules on the official exam page before you register.
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What topics are covered in the PEGACPDS88V1 exam?
The Pegasystems Certified Pega Data Scientist 88V1 exam blueprint is organized into 5 domains. The first three are:
- Predictive Analytics — 32% of the exam
- Text Analytics — 12% of the exam
- Next-Best-Action — 4% 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 Certified Pega Data Scientist 88V1 Sample Questions:
Question #1
Which statement about the expected performance of a binary model is correct?
A. The expected performance of a binary model can range from 0 to 100
B. The expected performance must be set before the model can be deployed
C. The expected performance is calculated automatically when using Pega machine learning
D. It is an optional field
Question #2
To enable an assessment of its reliability the adaptive model produces four outputs: propensity,performance, evidence and positives.
The Performance of an adaptive model that has not collected any evidence yet is______.
A. 100
B. 50
C. 75
D. 0
Question #3
It is highly recommended to leave the default settings of an adaptive model inchanged. Why is it important to follow this guideline?
A. The settings are automatically adjusted during adaptive learning
B. Changing the settings has no effect on model performance
C. Changing the settings is not a task for a data scientist
D. Using the default settings is based on best practices
Question #4
U+ Bank introduces a new credit card that has no historical customer behavior data. U+ Bank wants to offer this credit card on the personalized web portal. Given the scenario, which rule type must you use?
A. When rule
B. Pega machine learning model
C. Adaptive model
D. Decision table
Question #5
Which two factors do you inspect to assess the general health of the adaptive models in Prediction Studio?
(Choose Two)
A. Number of decisions
B. Performance of the models
C. Model transparency
D. Insights________________
Solutions:
| Question #1 Answer: B | Question #2 Answer: B | Question #3 Answer: D | Question #4 Answer: C | Question #5 Answer: A,B |


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