Pega Certified Senior System Architect (PCSSA) FAQs
What is the prerequisite for the Pega Certified Senior System Architect (PCSSA) 74V1 exam?
The only prerequisite to the exam is Senior System Architect.
What is Pega Certified Senior System Architect (PCSSA) 74V1 Exam?
The Pega Certified Senior System Architect (PCSSA) certification validates the ability to use Pega to design and build for reusability across multiple lines of business. It includes applying best practices, understanding application debugging and performance tuning, and addressing security/access requirements in an application.
What is the course structure for the Exam?
Domain 1: Application Development (20%) Domain 2: Case Management (18%) Domain 3: Data Modeling (2%) Domain 4: User Interface (14%) Domain 5: Reporting (5%) Domain 6: Information Exchange (18%) Domain 7: Security (3%) Domain 8: Deployments (13%) Domain 9: Mobility (7%)
How many questions will be there in Pega Certified Senior System Architect (PCSSA) 74V1 exam?
There will be 60 questions which have to be completed in 90 minutes in this exam.
What is the time duration for the exam?
You will get 90 minutes to do 60 questions in this exam.
What are the languages available for the exam?
The exam is available in English language only.
What is the question format of the Pega exams?
Pega exams can contain any of the following formats:
- Multiple Choice/Single Response
- Drag and Drop/Matching
- Reading Passage/Scenario questions
How do I prepare for the exam?
- Complete the online Mission to your certification
- Review the Exam pages
- Attend a Test prep session
- View a demonstration of the Pearson VUE exam interface
English is not my native language? Can I get extra time for my exam?
If you live in a non-native English-speaking country and are taking an English language exam, you will automatically receive an additional 30 minutes of exam time when you register for the exam.
How can I prepare for the Pega Certified Business Architect (PCBA) exam?
The candidate can prepare for the Pega Certified Business Architect (PCBA) exam by some steps such as visiting the official site, learning, and understanding the objectives, books and guides, practice tests, training programs, etc.
When will I receive my exam results?
All candidates are notified of their score and pass/fail status immediately after taking a Pega exam. Candidates will receive a score report that identifies performance in each test domain.
Is it possible to get detailed reports of my answers?
No. Candidates are not allowed to get detailed reports in order to maintain the integrity of the exam.
What are the ways to take Pega exams?
Candidates can take a Pega certification exam by the following ways:
- Pearson VUE testing center
- Online Proctored (OnVUE) delivery
How to register for the PCSSA exam?
Candidates can register for the exam by visiting or calling PearsonVUE.
What is instructor-led training? How can I enroll for it?
Pega provides public and private instructor-led training classes, taken by the certified Pega instructors. Interested candidates can view the class schedule or contact Pega for the same.
How can I verify that I am Pega certified?
Candidates who wish to know about the status of their verification may use Verify Certification search to confirm the same.
Do I need to re-certify Pega certification?
No. There is no need to re-certify after you have earned certification.
How do I know that the exam is going to retire?
When an exam retires there are chances that it is replaced by another exam. Exam retirement information is posted on Pearson VUE page and on the corresponding exam page in Pega Academy.
How do I get a copy of my score reports?
Download a copy of your score report at any time by logging into your Pearson VUE account and clicking the View Score Reports link in the My Account menu.
What kind of badges does Pega offer?
Pega currently consists of certification badges, enablement badges (awarded for completing Pega Academy Missions or attending an instructor-led class), and event badges.
I am unable to log in my PersonVUE account? What should I do?
Under such circumstances, contact Pearson VUE Customer Support for Pearson VUE account login issues.
What are the documents required during Pega exam?
Candidates appearing for the Pega exam must bring two forms of personal identification (ID). Both forms of ID must have your signature, and one of the 2 forms of ID must have your photo. Valid forms of ID are government-issued ID such as a driver’s license or passport.
