PEGA: Certified Senior System Architect (CSSA) Exam! Trivia Quiz

1. A manager requests a report that contains the following columns: Create Date, Case ID, Create Operator, and Work Status. You must sort the Case ID values so the case with the highest ID value appears at the top of the list and descends in order. How would you design the report definition to support this requirement?

For the Case ID property, select Count in the Summarize column

For the Case ID property, select Highest to Lowest sort type.

Make sure that the Case ID is the first column in the report.

Add a filter condition where Case ID is greater than one.

Correct!The case with the highest value is the first row. The other rows descend numerically.

Explanation

Correct!The case with the highest value is the first row. The other rows descend numerically.

2. The design document of an application states that the application must be implemented with UI responsiveness. Which behavior does the design require for the application?

Different groups of users have access to different content and functions.

The placement of the screen content adjusts to different screen sizes and devices automatically.

An application can respond to voice command.

An application can deliver email notification to users in a timely fashion.

Correct!Responsiveness here means UI rendering is responding to different screen sizes on different devices.

Explanation

Correct!Responsiveness here means UI rendering is responding to different screen sizes on different devices.

3. An online shopping application collects and displays the user's shipping address. An address contains a street number, city, state, and zip code. This information is always presented together in a group, whether it is used for an order confirmation or for invoice billing.

Which UI component is appropriate for displaying the address information?

Portal

Control

Section

Skin

Correct!Section groups work information and functionality by context and purpose.

Explanation

Correct!Section groups work information and functionality by context and purpose.

4. -Where can you NOT include a paragraph?

Flow

Section

Paragraph

Correspondence

Correct!It is not possible to include a paragraph in a flow.

Explanation

Correct!It is not possible to include a paragraph in a flow.

5. A report contains five columns of data about sales quotes.The case ID (.pyID)The currently assigned sales representative (.pxAssignedOperatorID)The creation date of the sales quote (.pxCreateDate)The sales territory (.Territory)The expiration data of the quote (.ExpiryDate)The report identifies which two properties as unoptimized? (Choose Two)

Creation date (.pxCreateDate)

Sales territory (.Territory)

Assigned case worker (.pxAssignedOperatorID)

Case ID (.pyID)

Expiration date (.ExpiryDate)

The report identifies the sales territory (.Territory) and the expiration date (.ExpiryDate) as unoptimized properties. This means that these two columns may have performance issues or may not be efficiently organized or utilized in the report. It is suggested to optimize these properties to improve the overall performance and efficiency of the report.

Explanation

The report identifies the sales territory (.Territory) and the expiration date (.ExpiryDate) as unoptimized properties. This means that these two columns may have performance issues or may not be efficiently organized or utilized in the report. It is suggested to optimize these properties to improve the overall performance and efficiency of the report.

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6. A requirement states that you must add a control that shows a list of book titles. The titles change on a daily basis. The book records are maintained on a database. The control must show the most current information. The organization schedules updates to the application on a weekly basis. Which of the following configurations would you use?

Add a drop-down control and use a list of items in the control's property

Add a drop-down control and source the list using the property that identifies the items in the list

Add a radio button control that identifies each employee with a button.

Add a drop-down control and source the list using a data page.

Correct!A dynamic list uses the most current information that is sourced from a data page.

Explanation

Correct!A dynamic list uses the most current information that is sourced from a data page.

7. In the event-action model of dynamic UI, which of the following statements is correct regarding event processing?

An action can be performed for only one event per control

A control always has one or more action sets

An event can be configured to perform multiple actions.

Actions attached to an event execute in random order.

In the event-action model of dynamic UI, an event can be configured to perform multiple actions. This means that when a specific event occurs, multiple actions can be triggered simultaneously or sequentially. This allows for more flexibility and customization in the user interface, as different actions can be performed based on the same event.

Explanation

In the event-action model of dynamic UI, an event can be configured to perform multiple actions. This means that when a specific event occurs, multiple actions can be triggered simultaneously or sequentially. This allows for more flexibility and customization in the user interface, as different actions can be performed based on the same event.

8. In which types of UI controls are reference data from the local data source typically used?

Button

Dropdown

Text field

Label

Сorrect!Dropdowns are used to select among a predefined set of options.

Explanation

Сorrect!Dropdowns are used to select among a predefined set of options.

9. Which statement best describes the evaluation of a When rule?

A When rule can only evaluate a property of type true/false

A When rule can only be used once in an application.

When rules are evaluated declaratively.

A When rule can only return a true or false result.

Correct!When rules return either true or false as a result.

Explanation

Correct!When rules return either true or false as a result.

10. If you need to access a table in an external database with advanced SQL, such as a complex join or a stored procedure, you need to use __________.

A SQL connector

A data page

A report definition

The Database Table Class Mapping tool

Correct!SQL connectors are suitable for complex SQL queries.

Explanation

Correct!SQL connectors are suitable for complex SQL queries.

11. A manager has requested a report that shows the purchase requests for each of the regional cost centers. The manager wants to organize the results so the cost center appears only once on the report and the requests are listed under cost center. How would you configure the report definition?

Use the requests column to group the results.

Filter the results so that only cost center and requests are included in the report

Summarize the requests column by count

Use the cost center column to group the results.

Correct!Cases associated with each cost center are grouped beneath each cost center heading.

Explanation

Correct!Cases associated with each cost center are grouped beneath each cost center heading.

12. Data transforms are often used prior to and after invoking the connector. What is the purpose of the data transforms?

Invoke parse rules on the connector response

Map data to the application data structure

Set authentication data for the request

Map data from the protocol-specific response format

Correct!Data transforms are used to map data from the integration data format to the application data structure.

Explanation

Correct!Data transforms are used to map data from the integration data format to the application data structure.

13. Where do you set the Visible When condition to display a layout based on the click of a button?

On either the button or the layout

On both the button and the layout

On the layout

On the button

Correct!The Visible When condition on the layout turns the display of the section on and off.

Explanation

Correct!The Visible When condition on the layout turns the display of the section on and off.

14. The terms "connector" and "service" are from the perspective of __________.

Correct!The terms are from the perspective of your application.

Explanation

Correct!The terms are from the perspective of your application.

15. A connector can be directly referenced from __________ and __________? (Choose Two)

Activities

Data pages

Flows

Data transforms

A connector can be directly referenced from activities and data pages. Activities are used to define the logic and actions in a workflow, and data pages store and manage data. Connectors are used to integrate external systems or services into an application. By directly referencing a connector from activities and data pages, developers can easily access and utilize the functionalities provided by the connector to interact with external systems or services.

Explanation

A connector can be directly referenced from activities and data pages. Activities are used to define the logic and actions in a workflow, and data pages store and manage data. Connectors are used to integrate external systems or services into an application. By directly referencing a connector from activities and data pages, developers can easily access and utilize the functionalities provided by the connector to interact with external systems or services.

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16. Which type of data is exposed by default?

Business metrics, such as the total value of a sales order, are exposed by default

Neither process metrics nor business metrics are exposed by default.

Process metrics, such as the current stage or status, are exposed by default.

Both process metrics and business metrics are exposed by default.

Correct!Process metrics, such as the current stage or status, are Pega-defined properties. Pega exposes process metrics automatically.

Explanation

Correct!Process metrics, such as the current stage or status, are Pega-defined properties. Pega exposes process metrics automatically.

17. A job recruiter screens candidates to assess their qualifications. The recruiter determines whether the candidate matches the targeted position, matches a different position in the company, or does not match any position. A decision table, based on the recruiter's feedback, automatically advances the case through a corresponding connector named Selected Position, Targeted Position, and Reject. How would you configure the condition column(s)?

Create a single column for Position.

Create separate columns for Matches Position, Matches Another Position, and Does Not Match Any Position.

Create one column for feedback with three rows for the three possible decisions.

Create separate columns for Selected Position, Targeted Position, and Reject.

Correct!You would create one Feedback column and three rows for evaluating the three possible feedback results.

Explanation

Correct!You would create one Feedback column and three rows for evaluating the three possible feedback results.

18. The following When rule determines whether a customer is eligible for a promotional offer when purchasing a shirt.

Which condition satisfies the eligibility requirement?

The customer is not eligible under any condition

Long-sleeve, yellow shirt, medium size

Long-sleeve, red shirt, medium size

Short-sleeve, blue shirt, size large

Correct!Use of the Boolean AND requires that .Color="red" and either "blue" or "green".

Explanation

Correct!Use of the Boolean AND requires that .Color="red" and either "blue" or "green".

19. You need to fetch exchange rates that are updated on a daily basis from a web service and make them available in your application using a data page. Which scope would you select for the data page?

Thread

Node

Request

Application

Correct!Use the node scope to share the page for all applications on the node.

Explanation

Correct!Use the node scope to share the page for all applications on the node.

20. Select the three true statements about the use of a BLOB field. (Choose Three)

A BLOB can store an object of any size.

A BLOB allows an application to read or write an entire case in one database transactio

A BLOB automatically exposes properties for reporting.

A BLOB provides flexibility by avoiding the need for schema changes when the data model changes.

Case data can only be stored in a BLOB.

A BLOB can store an object of any size, meaning it can handle large amounts of data. A BLOB allows an application to read or write an entire case in one database transaction, providing efficiency and ease of use. Additionally, a BLOB provides flexibility by avoiding the need for schema changes when the data model changes, allowing for easier adaptation to evolving data structures.

Explanation

A BLOB can store an object of any size, meaning it can handle large amounts of data. A BLOB allows an application to read or write an entire case in one database transaction, providing efficiency and ease of use. Additionally, a BLOB provides flexibility by avoiding the need for schema changes when the data model changes, allowing for easier adaptation to evolving data structures.

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21. Your organization has a standard loan request report that contains columns for loan ID, loan officer, work status, and a loan creation date. A manager requests a report that includes only loans created in the previous quarter and do not have a status of New. How would you configure the report filter to support this requirement?

Create two conditions: Work Condition equals New OR Creation Date does not equal Previous Quarter.

Create two conditions: Work Status does not equal New, AND Creation Date is equal to Previous Quarter.

Create two conditions: Work Status does not equal New, AND Creation Date is less than current quarter.

Create one condition: Work status does not equal New where Creation Date is equal to Previous Quarter

Correct!Using both conditions supports the requirement.

Explanation

Correct!Using both conditions supports the requirement.

22. You have a connector that fetches a list of currency exchange rates from an external system. Where do you invoke the connector from?

Data page

Integrator shape in a flow

Flow action

Activity

Correct!Use a connector with a data page to read data.

Explanation

Correct!Use a connector with a data page to read data.

23. You have been asked to add to a form a check box control named "Auto Insurance Discount." Selecting the check box indicates that the user qualifies for the discount. However, in order to qualify, two conditions must be met. First, the user must be older than 25. Second, the user has not received a traffic violation in three years or more. If both conditions are not met and the check box is selected, an error appears when the form is submitted. Which one of the following approaches would you use in order to support this requirement?

Use a single validate rule to verify both of these conditions.

Associate an edit validate rule with the flow action that references the form

Use an edit validate rule that validates both conditions

Use two validate rules, one for each condition.

Correct!A single validate rule can verify multiple conditions for the same field.

Explanation

Correct!A single validate rule can verify multiple conditions for the same field.

24. As part of the process of assessing a candidate, the feedback provided by the interviewer is used to decide whether or not to hire a candidate for a position. If necessary, other test scores are used in the evaluation. Candidates with an assessment score of 40 or less are automatically rejected before they are evaluated further.Candidates with an assessment score of 60 or less are rejected if either their technical skill scores and interpersonal skill scores are below 40.Candidates with scores higher than 60 are automatically approved. You are using a decision tree to make the evaluations. Which two branch configurations would you use in your decision tree? (Choose Two)

An otherwise branch that tests for assessment scores less than 40.

Two nested branches - one to evaluate technical skill scores and another to evaluate interpersonal skill scores.

A top-level branch that tests for assessment scores less than 40.

A branch that evaluates both technical and interpersonal skill scores

The first branch configuration to use in the decision tree is two nested branches - one to evaluate technical skill scores and another to evaluate interpersonal skill scores. This is because candidates with an assessment score of 60 or less are rejected if either their technical skill scores or interpersonal skill scores are below 40. Therefore, it is important to evaluate both skills separately.

The second branch configuration to use is a top-level branch that tests for assessment scores less than 40. This is because candidates with an assessment score of 40 or less are automatically rejected before further evaluation. Therefore, it is necessary to have a branch that filters out these candidates at the beginning of the evaluation process.

Explanation

The first branch configuration to use in the decision tree is two nested branches - one to evaluate technical skill scores and another to evaluate interpersonal skill scores. This is because candidates with an assessment score of 60 or less are rejected if either their technical skill scores or interpersonal skill scores are below 40. Therefore, it is important to evaluate both skills separately.

The second branch configuration to use is a top-level branch that tests for assessment scores less than 40. This is because candidates with an assessment score of 40 or less are automatically rejected before further evaluation. Therefore, it is necessary to have a branch that filters out these candidates at the beginning of the evaluation process.

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25. You have been asked to add a field to a form in which users enter a Social Security number (nine digits). How would you configure the field to support this requirement?

In an edit validate rule, configure a function to test for a Social Security pattern.

Use an edit validate rule that validates the Social Security pattern.

Set the minimum and maximum values to "9" in a text field.

Use a decimal property type and make the field required.

Correct!An edit validate rule validates patterns such as the number of digits in a field.

Explanation

Correct!An edit validate rule validates patterns such as the number of digits in a field.

26. Using Live UI, you must reorder the position of fields on a user form. How do you use the tool in order to complete this task?

On the user form, drag and drop the field in the new position.

On the user form, copy the original element and paste it in the new position.

In the hierarchy tree, drag and drop the element in the new position.

In the hierarchy tree, copy the original element and paste it in the new position.

Correct!You drag and drop UI elements in the hierarchy tree to reposition them.

Explanation

Correct!You drag and drop UI elements in the hierarchy tree to reposition them.

27. Which two of the following are considered property-based events in Pega's dynamic UI model? (Choose Two)

Users change the arrival date on a hotel reservation to one week later.

Total value of a customer order reaches $500.

A section refreshes.

Users click a button.

Users move the mouse over a URL link.

The two options that are considered property-based events in Pega's dynamic UI model are:
1. Users change the arrival date on a hotel reservation to one week later: This event involves the modification of a specific property (the arrival date) in the system.
2. Total value of a customer order reaches $500: This event is triggered when a specific property (the total value of a customer order) reaches a certain threshold ($500).

Explanation

The two options that are considered property-based events in Pega's dynamic UI model are:
1. Users change the arrival date on a hotel reservation to one week later: This event involves the modification of a specific property (the arrival date) in the system.
2. Total value of a customer order reaches $500: This event is triggered when a specific property (the total value of a customer order) reaches a certain threshold ($500).

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28. In which of the following cases would you use a paragraph? (Choose Two)

To provide the user with the ability to enter rich text

To display an image

To define a piece of text that is used in several screens in the application

To display read-only text in rich text format

A paragraph can be used to define a piece of text that is used in several screens in the application. This allows for consistency and reusability of the text across different parts of the application. Additionally, a paragraph can be used to display read-only text in rich text format, providing the user with formatted and visually appealing information that they cannot edit.

Explanation

A paragraph can be used to define a piece of text that is used in several screens in the application. This allows for consistency and reusability of the text across different parts of the application. Additionally, a paragraph can be used to display read-only text in rich text format, providing the user with formatted and visually appealing information that they cannot edit.

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29. A dynamic layout uses an Inline format to organize UI elements on the screen. The Inline format is configured with two responsive breakpoints: the first one is to change to an Inline grid triple format at 1024 pixels, and the second one is to change to an Inline grid double format at 768 pixels. The UI elements are arranged into various numbers of rows depending on the screen size and number of elements on the screen. When the screen size is at 800 pixels and there are five elements on the screen, how many elements should be in the last row?

One since it is in Inline grid double format.

Five since it is in Inline format.

Two since it is in Inline grid triple format

Undetermined — it depends on the sizes of the elements.

Correct!The layout is in Inline grid triple format at 800-pixel screen width.

Explanation

Correct!The layout is in Inline grid triple format at 800-pixel screen width.

30. In an application for applying to jobs, a submit button is in the section rule for uploading resume. You defined a new button style format with a gray background color and crimson font color. What do you need to do to apply this new style format to the submit button?

Update the CSS file to specify the style format to use.

Drag the format onto the section or harness.

Associate the format to the submit button on the components tab of the skin

Configure the submit button in the section rule to use the new format.

Correct!Formats are referenced from Section rules to apply to UI controls.

Explanation

Correct!Formats are referenced from Section rules to apply to UI controls.

31. Which of the following would be typical data stored in a local data source?

Customer details

Case data

Delivery options

Insurance policy data

Correct!Delivery options is a typical example of reference data that can be stored in a local data source

Explanation

Correct!Delivery options is a typical example of reference data that can be stored in a local data source

32. You have a connector that creates a new customer record in an external system. Where do you invoke the connector from?

Activity

Integrator shape in a flow

Flow action

Data page

Correct!Use an activity when writing data.

Explanation

Correct!Use an activity when writing data.

33. You have designed a decision tree that you want to unit test. You want to verify that every row can be evaluated regardless of the input values. How would you test your decision tree?

Use a test page to run the decision tree.

Check the decision tree for completeness

Add the decision tree to a decision shape and create cases using various test values

Check the decision tree for conflicts.

Correct!Checking for conflicts only discovers rows that cannot be reached and does not evaluate test values.

Explanation

Correct!Checking for conflicts only discovers rows that cannot be reached and does not evaluate test values.

34. Which three decisions would you model with a When rule? (Choose Three)

Determine whether to perform a data transform.

Determine whether to include a column when running a report.

Determine if a process runs.

Recalculate an expression whenever one of the input values changes.

Determine whether a UI field should be visible.

When rules are used to model decisions in Pega applications. They are used to define conditions or criteria that determine the behavior of the application. Based on the given options, the three decisions that would be modeled with a When rule are: determining whether to perform a data transform, determining if a process runs, and determining whether a UI field should be visible. These decisions require conditions to be evaluated and based on the result, the corresponding action or behavior is determined.

Explanation

When rules are used to model decisions in Pega applications. They are used to define conditions or criteria that determine the behavior of the application. Based on the given options, the three decisions that would be modeled with a When rule are: determining whether to perform a data transform, determining if a process runs, and determining whether a UI field should be visible. These decisions require conditions to be evaluated and based on the result, the corresponding action or behavior is determined.

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35. An online shopping application has a work class named PurchaseOrder. The Work class has an embedded page for customer information, and this embedded page is of a data class named Customer. The Customer class contains an embedded page for payment information, and this embedded page is part of a data class named Payment.You need a reusable section for displaying payment information on an order. Where should you define this section?

Payment class

Data- class

Customer class

PurchaseOrder class

Correct!A section containing property content should be located in the class where the properties are located.

Explanation

Correct!A section containing property content should be located in the class where the properties are located.

36. You are designing a screen to display employee information such as job title and hire date. The display needs to present the reporting hierarchy among employees as well.

Which type of repeating layout is appropriate for this purpose?

Tree Grid

Tree

Column

Grid

Correct!The Tree Grid combines the navigation strengths of a tree with the quick-access data display of a grid.

Explanation

Correct!The Tree Grid combines the navigation strengths of a tree with the quick-access data display of a grid.

37. Which statement best describes the difference between optimizing a top-level property and an embedded property?

Optimization only provides a performance benefit for embedded properties.

A Declare Index rule is created when optimizing a top-level property, but is not created when optimizing an embedded property.

Correct!Embedded properties are exposed in a different table, rather than the table that contains the BLOB. This allows Pega to establish a separate content for each exposed embedded property.

Explanation

Correct!Embedded properties are exposed in a different table, rather than the table that contains the BLOB. This allows Pega to establish a separate content for each exposed embedded property.

38. The business is switching its application branding to use a warmer color scheme and to include responsive behavior to the user interface. Which two of the following rules must be modified to implement this change? (Choose Two

Skin rule

Section rule

Application rule

Flow action rule

To implement the change of switching the application branding to use a warmer color scheme and include responsive behavior to the user interface, the Skin rule needs to be modified. The Skin rule defines the overall look and feel of the application, including colors, fonts, and styles. By modifying the Skin rule, the business can update the color scheme to a warmer tone. Additionally, the Application rule needs to be modified as it defines the behavior and settings of the application. By modifying the Application rule, the business can include responsive behavior to the user interface, ensuring that it adapts and adjusts to different screen sizes and devices.

Explanation

To implement the change of switching the application branding to use a warmer color scheme and include responsive behavior to the user interface, the Skin rule needs to be modified. The Skin rule defines the overall look and feel of the application, including colors, fonts, and styles. By modifying the Skin rule, the business can update the color scheme to a warmer tone. Additionally, the Application rule needs to be modified as it defines the behavior and settings of the application. By modifying the Application rule, the business can include responsive behavior to the user interface, ensuring that it adapts and adjusts to different screen sizes and devices.

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39. You have a data page with customer data. The data page is configured to reload if it is older than one hour. Which of the following best describes when the data page will be reloaded?

The data page reloads automatically one hour after it was last accessed.

The data page reloads on the next access one hour after it was created.

The data page reloads automatically one hour after it was created.

The data page reloads on the next access one hour after it was last accessed.

Correct!The data page is marked stale one hour after it was created and refreshed on next access.

Explanation

Correct!The data page is marked stale one hour after it was created and refreshed on next access.

40. Which of the following design patterns is most suitable for creating objects with complex dependencies, ensuring loose coupling and promoting code reusability?

Singleton

Factory Method

Observer

Adapter

The Factory Method pattern defines an interface for creating objects but lets subclasses decide which class to instantiate. This promotes loose coupling by deferring instantiation to subclasses. It's particularly useful for creating objects with complex dependencies or when the creation process involves multiple steps.

Explanation

The Factory Method pattern defines an interface for creating objects but lets subclasses decide which class to instantiate. This promotes loose coupling by deferring instantiation to subclasses. It's particularly useful for creating objects with complex dependencies or when the creation process involves multiple steps.