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PEGACSA Intermediate Development

Pega Certified System Architect

Certification covering Pega case lifecycle, data modeling, and application design for system architects.

Last updated 2026-02-01

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

About the PEGACSA exam

Pega Certified System Architect (PEGACSA) is a intermediate-level Pega certification covering 3 topic areas. The trykickoff PEGACSA 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 PEGACSA question

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

Case Lifecycle

What does a Pega case represent?

  • AA business transaction or work item that moves through a lifecycle
  • BA database table
  • CA user role
  • DA network device
Show answer and explanation

Correct answer: A — A business transaction or work item that moves through a lifecycle

A case models a business transaction as it progresses through stages, steps, and processes.

Topics covered

Question distribution across the 3-question PEGACSA bank.

  • Case Lifecycle 1 questions
  • Data Modeling 1 questions
  • Application Design 1 questions

Skills tested

Every topic area the PEGACSA bank currently covers.

Case Lifecycle Data Modeling Application Design

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 PEGACSA 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 PEGACSA 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.

PEGACSA at a glance

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

Frequently asked questions

Is the PEGACSA practice test free?

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

How many questions are in the PEGACSA question bank?

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

What is the passing score for PEGACSA?

The passing score for PEGACSA 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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