Pegasystems PEGACPSSA23V1 Practice Exam Questions & Answers
Pegasystems PEGACPSSA23V1 Exam Details
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- Exam Code
- PEGACPSSA23V1
- Full Name
- Certified Pega Senior System Architect 23 Exam
- Issuing Body
- Pegasystems
- Question Format (Our Bank)
- Multiple Choice, Drag & Drop, Hotspot, Order List
- Delivery
- Online proctored or at a Pearson VUE test centre
- Eligibility
- You must have passed the Certified Pega System Architect exam before you can take this exam.
- Full Question Set
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Free PEGACPSSA23V1 Practice Questions
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Question 1 Domain 1 Application Development
There are five instances of a rule in the rules cache. The only differences between these are the circumstance settings and ruleset version. The operator's access group has access to all ruleset versions.
On 1 June 2020, which instance is chosen by rule resolution if .Country = Algeria?

On 1 June 2020, rule resolution would choose the instance of the rule that is circumstanced for Algeria, provided that the rule's availability is not blocked or withdrawn and the ruleset version is accessible by the operator's access group. The specific rule circumstanced for Algeria would take precedence over the base rule or other circumstanced rules that do not match the circumstance condition. Reference: Pega SSA course materials on circumstancing rules.
Question 2 Domain 1 Application Development
Which statement regarding managing encrypted data in Pega Platform is true?
Managing encrypted data in Pega Platform comes with certain limitations, one of which is that encrypted properties cannot be referenced using filter conditions in reports (A). This is because the encryption obscures the actual value of the property, making it impossible for the reporting engine to perform comparisons or filtering based on the encrypted data. This limitation is essential for maintaining data security, as it prevents unauthorized access to sensitive information through report queries. Reference: Pega Community documentation on encryption and reporting.
Question 3 Domain 2 Case Management
You want to create a new minor version of an application ruleset to add a new feature to your application. The new feature will be made available to users in a phased rollout.
How do you update the application to add the new ruleset version?
To add a new minor version of an application ruleset for a phased rollout, you would lock the current version of the ruleset to prevent further changes (this is referred to as 'rolling' the ruleset), and then create a new minor version. The application record should be updated to reference this new minor version of the ruleset. This ensures that the new features can be tested and gradually released to the user base without the need to create a completely new application version. Reference: Pega Senior System Architect documentation on versioning and release practices.
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Question 4 Domain 3 Data and Integration
Which two statements are valid regarding Pega Web Mashups? (Choose two.)
Pega Web Mashups enable the embedding of Pega applications within external web pages. A mashup is initialized by calling a flow or a harness from a Pega application, allowing users to interact with Pega case management from other applications or portals. Users can also view their worklist in the external portal and select items to take action on, extending the capabilities of Pega applications to external platforms. Reference: Pega Platform Help - Pega Web Mashup.
Question 5 Domain 5 Reporting
A medium-size toymaker wants to fulfill orders received during the peak season in December and process the orders in batches multiple times a day.
How do you implement this use case?
To fulfill orders received during the peak season in December and process the orders in batches multiple times a day, you would create a queue processor that can process orders received by the company. Queue processors are designed to handle asynchronous, high-volume processing, which is suitable for the described use case. Reference: Pega official documentation on queue processors.
Question 6 Domain 1 Application Development
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?
To ensure that the values are only initiated once for each flow action, add logic to the pre-processing data transform to test if the values were already initiated (A). This logic can prevent the reinitialization of values that have already been set, allowing the pre-processing to only set default values when they are not present, avoiding any unwanted overwrites or duplications of effort. Reference: Pega Community documentation on data transforms and flow action pre-processing.
Question 7 Domain 3 Data and Integration
Which three mobile device features can you leverage by using Pega Mobile Client? (Choose Three)
Pega Mobile Client supports leveraging various mobile device features to enhance app functionality and user experience. Barcode scanning (A) is commonly used in logistics and retail applications for quick identification and tracking of items. Biometric identification (C), such as fingerprint or facial recognition, adds an extra layer of security for user authentication. Push notifications (D) are crucial for real-time communication, alerting users to updates or required actions within the app, even when the app is not actively in use. Reference: Pega Community documentation on Pega Mobile Client capabilities.
What the Pegasystems PEGACPSSA23V1 Exam Covers
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Domain 1 Application Development
28%Covers defining the Enterprise Class Structure and creating applications with the New Application wizard. Understand the rule resolution process and how circumstancing affects application behavior, including differentiating between a queue processor and a job scheduler, promoting rule reuse, and managing application versioning and rulesets.
Domain 2 Case Management
15%Involves differentiating between work groups, work queues, and organizational structures. Configure parallel processing for cases and manage concurrent case access with locking strategies, plus configure flow action pre- and post-processing and extend service-level agreement configurations.
Sample question from this domain above Q3
Domain 3 Data and Integration
19%Validate data against a pattern and identify use cases for keyed data pages. Exchange data with other applications and manage integration settings, including handling integration errors in connectors and exposing applications with web services.
Domain 4 User Experience
5%Create and customize Pega Web Mashups and configure their authentication. Focus on enhancing the user interface and ensuring seamless and secure user interactions within the application environment.
Domain 5 Reporting
5%Design reports with multiple sources and use associations and joins. Enable comprehensive data representation and analysis capabilities for effective reporting strategies within the application.
Sample question from this domain above Q5
Domain 6 Performance
7%Measure system performance and use performance-related tools. Debug system performance issues and review log files to distinguish between system events and performance events for optimal application performance.
Domain 7 Security
16%Distinguish between role-based, attribute-based, and client-based access control. Organize and manage case attachments and secure data with encryption to maintain high security standards and protect sensitive information.
Domain 8 Mobile
5%Differentiate between delivery options for mobile devices and design applications for mobile use. Use certificate sets to ensure secure and efficient mobile application deployment.
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