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Pegasystems PEGAPCSA87V1 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | Pegasystems |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | Pega Certified System Architect (PCSA) 87V1 |
| Exam Number: | PEGAPCSA87V1 |
| Exam Duration: | 90 minutes |
| Exam Price: | USD 175 |
| Related Certifications: | Pega Certified Lead System Architect (PCLSA) Pega Certified Senior System Architect (PCSSA) |
| Available Languages: | Spanish, English, Japanese |
| Certificate Validity Period: | No fixed expiration; aligned with Pega Platform 8.7 lifecycle |
| Passing Score: | 65% |
| Exam Format: | Scenario-based, Drag-and-Drop, Multiple Choice |
| Real Exam Qty: | 60 |
| Recommended Training: | System Architect Essentials (Pega Academy) |
| Exam Registration: | Pega Academy Exam Page Pearson VUE Registration |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Topic 1: Data and Integration | 23% | - Data pages and data transforms - Integration with external systems - Data model and property definition - Validation and calculated values |
| Topic 2: Case Management | 33% | - Service Level Agreement (SLA) configuration - Assignment routing and work queues - Case lifecycle and stages design - Approval processes and automation - Duplicate case handling and child cases |
| Topic 3: Security and Access | 12% | - Audit and change tracking - Authentication and authorization - Roles and access groups |
| Topic 4: Decision Making | 12% | - Decision tables and decision trees - Automating business logic - When rules and conditions |
| Topic 5: User Interface | 20% | - Responsive design and navigation - Harnesses, sections, and layouts - Controls and dynamic UI behavior |
Pegasystems Pega Certified System Architect (PCSA) 87V1 FAQ: Straight Answers for Candidates
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The PEGAPCSA87V1 exam includes 60 questions, and you have 90 minutes to complete them. That makes pacing a real part of the challenge. Before test day, work out roughly how much time you can afford per question, get used to flagging a hard item and coming back to it instead of burning five minutes on one answer, and run at least a couple of full timed sessions in the TorrentExam test engine so the clock feels familiar when it counts.
The official blueprint divides the Pegasystems Pega Certified System Architect (PCSA) 87V1 into 5 domains. The main areas include Case Management (33%), Data and Integration (23%), Security and Access (12%). Each domain breaks down into its own subtopics, so scroll up to the complete exam outline above before you plan your study schedule.
No mandatory prerequisites; recommended to complete System Architect Essentials training Certification vendors do adjust these requirements from time to time, so we recommend confirming the current criteria on the official exam page — official PEGAPCSA87V1 exam information before you register.
The PEGAPCSA87V1 exam is the official test you need to pass to earn the Pega Certified System Architect (PCSA) certification at the Associate level. Passing it validates your skills to employers, and for many IT professionals it is a direct step toward better roles and better pay. It also connects to related credentials such as Pega Certified Senior System Architect (PCSSA), Pega Certified Lead System Architect (PCLSA), so it is worth understanding where this exam sits on your certification path.
Are there official training courses for the Pegasystems Pega Certified System Architect (PCSA) 87V1?
Yes, the vendor recommends the following official training:
Official courses build a strong foundation, but a course alone rarely tells you whether you are actually exam-ready. Work through the PEGAPCSA87V1 practice questions from TorrentExam afterwards to measure yourself against real exam difficulty.
The passing score for the PEGAPCSA87V1 exam is 65%, and the official registration fee is USD 175. One thing candidates often overlook: if you do not pass, a retake means paying that fee again in full. It is a strong argument for drilling with the 251 practice questions from TorrentExam until your mock scores sit comfortably above the bar before you book a seat.
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Pegasystems Pega Certified System Architect (PCSA) 87V1 Sample Questions:
Drag the appropriate ruleset version type to the corresponding scenario.
1. Version
2. Minor Version
3. Patch Version
- A. You need to update a decision table to correct one of the expected results
- B. You need to add new options and processing behaviour to a cancellation process
- C. You need to add a case type to provide a new Micro journey to users.
Correct Answer: A,B,C 🗳️
Which studio do you use to configure a service level agreement (SLA) with a passed deadline?
- A. Admin Studio
- B. Prediction Studio
- C. App Studio
- D. Dev Studio
Correct Answer: D 🗳️
Which two options can you configure for a mobile app channel? (Choose Two)
- A. Define the Ul behavior for each view in a case type when the case is displayed on a mobile device.
- B. Manage administrative functions such as access to log files.
- C. Define security behavior for a mobile app such as biometric identifiers.
- D. Design how Ul elements render across different mobile devices.
Correct Answer: A,C 🗳️
A door manufacturer offers a finite list of colors on all its doors. As part of the order, customers can select the color of the door. Select the data page definition configuration settings to source a color drop-down list to minimize memory usage.
Object Type a ACME-Products-Data-Color or ACME-Products-Work-Color or
ACME-Products-Work-ColorFeedback
Edit Mode a Readonly Or Editable Or Savable
Scope a Thread Or Requestor Or Node
- A. List, ACME-Products-Data-Color,ReadOnly,Thread
- B. List, ACME-Products-Work-Color,ReadOnly,Node
- C. Page, ACME-Products-Data-Color,ReadOnly,Node
- D. List, ACME-Products-Work-ColorFeedback,ReadOnly,Node
- E. Page, ACME-Products-Data-Color,ReadOnly,Requestor
- F. List, ACME-Products-Data-Color,ReadOnly,Node
Correct Answer: F 🗳️
Sales managers must be able to approve sales quote proposals by email and from a mobile device. How do you implement this requirement?
- A. Add an Approve/Reject step and enable email and mobile approval.
- B. Add an Approve/Reject step and a Send Email step.
- C. Add an Approve/Reject step and enable email notifications on the case type.
- D. Add an Approve/Reject step with mobile approval enabled and a Send Email step.
Correct Answer: D 🗳️








