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Pegasystems PEGAPCSA87V1 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | Pegasystems |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | Pega Certified System Architect (PCSA) 87V1 |
| Exam Number: | PEGAPCSA87V1 |
| Certificate Validity Period: | No fixed expiration; aligned with Pega Platform 8.7 lifecycle |
| Available Languages: | English, Japanese, Spanish |
| Passing Score: | 65% |
| Related Certifications: | Pega Certified Lead System Architect (PCLSA) Pega Certified Senior System Architect (PCSSA) |
| Exam Price: | USD 175 |
| Exam Format: | Drag-and-Drop, Multiple Choice, Scenario-based |
| Exam Duration: | 90 minutes |
| Real Exam Qty: | 60 |
| Recommended Training: | System Architect Essentials (Pega Academy) |
| Exam Registration: | Pearson VUE Registration Pega Academy Exam Page |
| Sample Questions: |  |
| Exam Way: | Online proctored or in-person at Pearson VUE test centers |
| Pre Condition: | No mandatory prerequisites; recommended to complete System Architect Essentials training |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://academy.pega.com/exam/certified-pega-system-architect-4 |
Pegasystems PEGAPCSA87V1 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Case Management | 33% | - Case lifecycle and stages design - Service Level Agreement (SLA) configuration - Approval processes and automation - Duplicate case handling and child cases - Assignment routing and work queues |
| User Interface | 20% | - Harnesses, sections, and layouts - Responsive design and navigation - Controls and dynamic UI behavior |
| Data and Integration | 23% | - Integration with external systems - Validation and calculated values - Data pages and data transforms - Data model and property definition |
| Decision Making | 12% | - Automating business logic - Decision tables and decision trees - When rules and conditions |
| Security and Access | 12% | - Audit and change tracking - Authentication and authorization - Roles and access groups |
PEGAPCSA87V1 Exam FAQ: Before You Book Your Seat
Pegasystems Pega Certified System Architect (PCSA) 87V1 is an official Pegasystems exam, listed under exam code PEGAPCSA87V1. A passing result earns you the Pega Certified System Architect (PCSA) certification at the Associate level. It also ties into Pega Certified Senior System Architect (PCSSA), Pega Certified Lead System Architect (PCLSA), extending its value across your certification roadmap. Employers read this credential as verified competence, which is why it keeps appearing in job requirements.
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No mandatory prerequisites; recommended to complete System Architect Essentials training
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The Pegasystems Pega Certified System Architect (PCSA) 87V1 syllabus spans 5 domains, led by Decision Making (12%), Data and Integration (23%), and Case Management (33%). The complete topic list is published above; candidates who study the map first rarely get lost later.
Pegasystems Pega Certified System Architect (PCSA) 87V1 Sample Questions:
Question 1
A business architect has developed a new process for a case type. To verify that the UI elements collect the expected results, you want to test the process and the fields. Which two configurations, when used together, allow you to record a set of interactions and save the test results to verify process functionality? (Choose Two)
A. Add explicit assertions on the UI elements
B. Create a unit test for the case type
C. Add validations on the UI elements
D. Create a scenario test for the case type
Question 2
Match each use case to the appropriate configuration.
Question 3
A flow action calls a pre-processing data transform to initiate values. There are several flow actions available for the assignment. You want to make sure that the values are only initiated once for each flow action. How do you implement a solution?
A. Make sure that the flow action does not have the highest likelihood since it will always be invoked.
B. Configure the data transform as post-processing instead of pre-processing.
C. Do nothing. The pre-processing data transform is only called once for each assignment.
D. Add logic to the pre-processing data transform to test if values were already initiated.
Question 4
Which two configurations do you use to validate the minimum age of a new potential customer in the Collect Account lnformation assignment step? (Choose Two)
A. Reference the Validate rule on the Collect Account lnformation assignment.
B. Create a Validate rule to check the customer age.
C. Reference the Edit validate rule on the Collect Account lnformation assignment.
D. Reference the Validate rule on the Collect Account lnformation flow action.
E. Reference the Edit Validate rule on the Collect Account lnformation flow action.
F. Create and Edit Validate rule to check the customer age.
Question 5
What is the relationship between pyWorkPage and case data?
A. pyWorkPage contains all the data pages accessed while creating and processing a case.
B. pyWorkPage contains only the data entered by users while creating and processing a case.
C. pyWorkPage contains all the case data generated while creating and processing a case.
D. pyWorkPage contains only the data generated by the system while creating and processing a case.
Solutions:
| Question 1 Answer: A,D | Question 2 Answer: Only visible for members | Question 3 Answer: C | Question 4 Answer: B,D | Question 5 Answer: C |
