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Exam Information
Official specifications published by Pegasystems
Exam Format
90 min
60
70%
Intermediate
Registration
$190 USD
Pearson VUE or online proctoring
Validity
Lifetime (certification does not expire, but staying current with latest versions is recommended)
Take newer version exams to stay current with latest Pega Platform releases; Continue to Lead System Architect certification; Participate in Pega Academy continuing education
PEGACPSSA24V1 Exam Topics and Domains
PEGACPSSA24V1 is organized into 8 weighted domains. Expect to work with Pega Platform, Dev Studio, Constellation, Integration Designer, and more.
1
Application Development
28%
Enterprise Class Structure
Define the Enterprise Class Structure
- Define the Enterprise Class Structure for multi-line business applications
- Design class hierarchies that promote reusability across business units
Application Creation and Configuration
Create an application with the New Application wizard
- Create new applications using the wizard
- Configure application settings and dependencies
Rule Resolution and Availability
Understand the rule resolution processAdjust rule availability
- Understand how Pega resolves rules at runtime
- Configure rule availability to control rule execution
Circumstancing
Identify how circumstancing affects application behavior
- Apply circumstancing to create rule variants
- Distinguish between single and multi-variable circumstancing
Background Processing
Differentiate between queue processor and job scheduler
- Configure queue processors for asynchronous processing
- Schedule jobs using job scheduler
Activities and Automation
Identify the role and elements of activities in case processingAutomate actions when a property value changes
- Use activities appropriately in case processing
- Configure automated actions triggered by property changes
Rule Reuse and Management
Promote rule reuse with relevant records
- Promote rule reuse across the enterprise
- Designate rules as relevant records
Application Versioning and Deployment
Application versioning and ruleset skimmingConfigure and validate application rulesetsBranch rulesets for parallel developmentMigrate an application; use of product rules
- Manage application versions and ruleset lifecycles
- Configure branching for parallel development teams
- Migrate applications between environments
Constellation Architecture
Constellation integration with Portals, SDKs, and Web EmbedDebugging Constellation applications
- Integrate Constellation with various platforms and SDKs
- Debug Constellation applications effectively
2
Case Management
15%
Work Organization
Differentiate between work groups, work queues, and organizational structures
- Design appropriate work organization structures
- Configure work routing based on organizational needs
Parallel Processing
Configure parallel processing for cases
- Configure parallel processing in case flows
- Manage synchronization of parallel paths
Concurrent Case Access
Manage concurrent case access; locking strategies
- Configure locking strategies for concurrent access
- Handle concurrency conflicts
Flow Actions
Configure flow action pre- and post-processing
- Configure flow action pre- and post-processing
- Optimize flow action performance
Service Level Agreements
Extend service-level agreement configurations
- Configure advanced SLA requirements
- Implement escalation and notification strategies
3
Data and Integration
19%
Data Validation
Validate data against a pattern
- Configure data validation using patterns
- Implement custom validation rules
Keyed Data Pages
Identify use cases for keyed data pages
- Configure keyed data pages appropriately
- Optimize data page performance
Data Exchange and Integration
Exchange data with other applicationsManage integration settingsAddress integration errors in connectorsExpose an application with a web service
- Configure integrations with external systems
- Handle integration errors and failures
- Expose Pega applications as web services
Data Debugging
View data in memory; clipboard tool, pyWorkPage
- Use clipboard tools for debugging
- Inspect data structures in memory
Constellation Data Model
Case Type Data Model, Field Types, and Constellation UI relationships
- Design data models for Constellation applications
- Map data structures to UI components
4
User Experience
5%
Pega Web Mashup
Create and customize Pega Web MashupsConfigure Pega Web Mashup authentication
- Create and configure Pega Web Mashups
- Implement secure authentication for mashups
View Configuration
Display list data in views; configure repeating dynamic layoutsGroup fields in views
- Configure views to display list data
- Organize fields using grouping techniques
Constellation Design System
Constellation design system, architecture, and DX API relationshipsConfigure Views in Constellation applications
- Understand Constellation architecture and design system
- Configure views in Constellation applications
5
Reporting
5%
Multi-Source Reports
Design reports with multiple sources; associations and joins
- Design complex reports using multiple data sources
- Configure associations and joins appropriately
- Optimize report performance
6
Performance
7%
System Performance Measurement
Measure System Performance; use of performance-related tools
- Use performance tools to measure system behavior
- Analyze performance statistics
- Identify performance issues
Performance Debugging
Debug system performance
- Debug performance issues systematically
- Use tracer for performance analysis
- Optimize database queries
Log File Analysis
Review log files; Distinguish system events and performance events
- Analyze log files for troubleshooting
- Distinguish between system and performance events
- Configure logging appropriately
7
Security
16%
Access Control
Distinguish between role-based, attribute-based, and client-based access control
- Implement role-based access control
- Configure attribute-based access control
- Apply client-based access restrictions
Case Attachment Security
Organize and manage case attachments
- Organize case attachments effectively
- Configure attachment security
Data Encryption
Secure data with data encryption
- Configure data encryption for sensitive information
- Manage encryption keys
- Ensure compliance with data protection requirements
Auditing
Track and audit changes to data
- Configure auditing for compliance
- Track changes to sensitive data
- Generate audit reports
8
Mobile
5%
Mobile Delivery Options
Differentiate between delivery options for mobile devices
- Understand mobile delivery options
- Select appropriate delivery method for requirements
Mobile Application Design
Design applications for mobile use; use of certificate sets
- Design applications optimized for mobile devices
- Configure certificate sets for mobile security
- Implement offline capabilities
How do I earn this certification?
Passing PEGACPSSA24V1 earns the Certified Pega Senior System Architect (CPSSA) certification. It sits in the System Architect track.
Next Level Options
- PEGAPCLSA_ArchExam - Pega Lead System Architect - Architecture Exam Two-hour exam validating design and architecture skills taught in Lead System Architect course
- PCLSA_AppDesignBuild - CPLSA Application Design and Build Two-phase practical exam: 14-day Application Design phase followed by 7-day Application Build phase
Alternative Paths
- PEGACPCSD24V1 - Certified Pega Customer Service DeveloperSpecialization in Pega Customer Service implementation for System/Senior System Architects
- PEGACPDC88V1 - Certified Pega Decisioning ConsultantSpecialization in Next-Best-Action and decision strategies
- PEGACPDS88V1 - Certified Pega Data ScientistSpecialization in predictive, adaptive, and text analytics
- PEGAPCSA88V1 - Certified Pega Robotics System Architect Specialization in robotic automation and workforce intelligence
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What's changed on this exam?
Current Status
- ACTIVE
- Last content update: 2024-12-31
- Announcement date: 2024-12-31
Updates
- Constellation Architecture Pega Platform '24.2 Now required component of CPSSA exam - entire Constellation Adoption mission must be completed • Release date: 2024-12
- DX API Infinity '24 Enhanced coverage in Application Development domain, including debugging tools and integration patterns • Release date: 2024-08
- Security and Access Control Pega Platform '24.2 Increased domain weight to 16%, enhanced coverage of ABAC and client-based access control • Release date: 2024-11
Who should take this exam?
Certified Pega System Architect (any version) - must be achieved before attempting PEGACPSSA24V1
- Completion of Senior System Architect mission (44 hours 55 minutes)
- Real-world experience implementing Pega applications
- Familiarity with System Architect mission content
- Understanding of Pega Platform 24.2 features