PEGACSSA Advanced Development

Pega Certified Senior System Architect

Advanced certification covering Pega application security, performance, integration, and enterprise class structure.

Last updated 2026-02-01

3 Questions
2 Free to try
90m Duration
65 Passing score

About the PEGACSSA exam

Pega Certified Senior System Architect (PEGACSSA) is a advanced-level Pega certification covering 3 topic areas. The trykickoff PEGACSSA practice bank holds 3 questions with an explanation on every one, and 2 of them are free to try without an account.

Who this exam is typically for

Developers Integration engineers Technical consultants Platform developers

Sample PEGACSSA question

A real question from the PEGACSSA bank, with the explanation that ships with it.

Security

What does an Access of Role to Object (ARO) rule define?

  • AThe permissions a role has on a class
  • BThe database connection
  • CThe UI theme
  • DThe integration endpoint
Show answer and explanation

Correct answer: A — The permissions a role has on a class

ARO rules grant a role specific privileges, such as read or write, on a class.

Topics covered

Question distribution across the 3-question PEGACSSA bank.

  • Security 1 questions
  • Performance 1 questions
  • Integration 1 questions

Skills tested

Every topic area the PEGACSSA bank currently covers.

Security Performance Integration

Light practice set. A quick check of the topic areas rather than a full mock exam.

How to prepare

A six-step routine that works whether you have a week or a month.

  1. 1

    Check where you stand

    Take the 2 free PEGACSSA questions first. No account is needed, and every answer comes with an explanation.

  2. 2

    Work the topic areas

    Study the 3 topic areas listed below, starting with the ones carrying the most questions.

  3. 3

    Practise with explanations

    Use practice mode so you see the verdict and the reasoning straight after each answer.

  4. 4

    Review your weak topics

    After each attempt, read the per-topic breakdown and redo the areas you scored lowest on.

  5. 5

    Sit a timed attempt

    Switch to exam mode and work to the 90-minute limit to build pacing.

  6. 6

    Retake until consistent

    Repeat until you clear the 65 passing score on the full bank, not just the free set.

What you get

  • Scenario-based questions that mirror the real PEGACSSA exam style.
  • An explanation for every question, so you understand the reasoning, not just the answer.
  • Practice mode with instant feedback and progress saved between sessions.
  • A per-topic breakdown after each attempt to show where to focus next.
  • Unlimited retakes with reshuffled questions on the full bank.

PEGACSSA at a glance

Exam code
PEGACSSA
Vendor
Pega
Category
Development
Difficulty
Advanced
Duration
90 min
Passing score
65
Total questions
3
Free questions
2

Frequently asked questions

Is the PEGACSSA practice test free?

Yes. trykickoff offers 2 free PEGACSSA practice questions with explanations. The full bank of 3 questions is available for $29.00.

How many questions are in the PEGACSSA question bank?

The trykickoff PEGACSSA bank contains 3 practice questions covering 3 topic areas.

What is the passing score for PEGACSSA?

The passing score for PEGACSSA is 65. The exam duration is approximately 90 minutes.

Do I need an account to practice?

No. You can take the free practice quiz without an account. Creating a free account lets you save progress and unlock full exam banks.

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