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PCI CPSA Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | PCI Security Standards Council (PCI SSC) |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | Card Production Security Assessor (CPSA) Qualification Exam |
| Exam Number: | CPSA |
| Certificate Validity Period: | 1 year |
| Exam Price: | Contact PCI SSC for pricing (varies by region/registration) |
| Exam Format: | Multiple-choice, Scenario-based |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Exam Duration: | 90–120 |
| Passing Score: | 75% |
| Real Exam Qty: | 40–50 |
| Related Certifications: | PCI PIN Security Assessor Qualified Security Assessor (QSA) PCI Personalization Security Assessor |
| Recommended Training: | Official CPSA Training |
| Exam Registration: | PCI SSC Official Portal |
| Sample Questions: |  |
| Exam Way: | Remote online proctored / Non-proctored online |
| Pre Condition: | Affiliation with a PCI-approved assessor firm; relevant security/audit experience; completion of official CPSA training |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://www.pcisecuritystandards.org/program_training_and_qualification/cpsa_qualification/ |
PCI CPSA Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Physical Security & Facility Controls | 40% | - Secure zones and access control - Surveillance and visitor management - Physical protection of sensitive materials |
| Cryptography & Key Management | 20% | - EMV and payment data protection - PIN generation and handling - Secure generation, storage, and distribution of keys |
| Assessment Methodology & Compliance | 10% | - Audit procedures and evidence collection - PCI standards interpretation - Reporting and remediation |
| Logical Security & Network Architecture | 30% | - Access rights and authentication - Network segmentation and system hardening - Security monitoring and logging |
PCI Card Production Security Assessor (CPSA) Qualification (CPSA) — Questions Candidates Actually Ask
The CPSA exam, officially known as PCI Card Production Security Assessor (CPSA) Qualification, is the PCI test that leads to the Card Production Security Assessor (CPSA) certification at the Specialist / Expert level. Passing it validates the skills employers expect from a certified professional. It is also associated with related credentials such as PCI PIN Security Assessor, PCI Personalization Security Assessor, Qualified Security Assessor (QSA).
The CPSA exam contains 40–50 questions, and you have 90–120 to complete them. Work out your per-question pace before test day, and flag slow items instead of stalling on them — time pressure, not knowledge, sinks many first attempts. Timed mock exams in the Actual4Exams test engines are the most reliable way to build that rhythm.
The passing score for the CPSA exam is 75%, and the official registration fee is Contact PCI SSC for pricing (varies by region/registration). If you miss the mark, a retake means paying the full fee again, so book your seat only when you are ready. A practical benchmark: score consistently above the passing line on timed practice tests before scheduling the real exam.
Affiliation with a PCI-approved assessor firm; relevant security/audit experience; completion of official CPSA training
Entry requirements can change, so confirm the latest conditions on the official exam page: https://www.pcisecuritystandards.org/program_training_and_qualification/cpsa_qualification/.
You can book the CPSA exam through the official registration channels below:
Exam delivery: Remote online proctored / Non-proctored online. Seats at popular test centers fill quickly, so schedule early once your preparation is on track.
PCI recommends the following training options for PCI Card Production Security Assessor (CPSA) Qualification candidates:
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The official PCI Card Production Security Assessor (CPSA) Qualification outline is organized into 4 domains. The first three are:
- Cryptography & Key Management — 20% of the exam
- Logical Security & Network Architecture — 30% of the exam
- Physical Security & Facility Controls — 40% of the exam
See the complete exam topics section above for the full outline and the weighting of every domain.
PCI Card Production Security Assessor (CPSA) Qualification Sample Questions:
The receptionist responsible for the entrance and departure of visitors must have which of the following?
- A. A shredder for the destruction of disposable visitor badges
- B. An unobstructed view of the reception area at all times
- C. A means of communicating directly with the visitor while on the premises
- D. A constant, open communication channel with a guard
Which of the follow best describes a Technical FAQ?
- A. Use of the Technical FAQs is optional, they are considered guidance
- B. Technical FAQs can be submitted to PCI SSC at any time
- C. Use of the Technical FAQs is mandatory, they shall be used during an assessment
- D. Technical FAQs only apply to the specific technology as the FAQ defines it
Before you go on-site, the vendor's primary contact communicates a legitimate reason for delaying the assessment for several months. Who can approve the change in the report delivery schedule?
- A. PCI SSC
- B. Payment brands
- C. Affected issuers
- D. Vendor senior management
During an assessment you ask to see employee records for employees with access to the HSA. The records include information about the screening process, including background information from the employee application process. The oldest background Information that is available is for an employee that left the vendor (terminated their contract) one year previously. You note this as non-compliant, why?
- A. The vendor must only retain background information for all current employees, not for those that have been terminated
- B. Employee information, including background checks, must be stored for at least seven years
- C. Employee information must be securely destroyed (e.g. securely wiped) within 2 years (after termination of contract)
- D. The vendor must retain the background information for at least 18 months after termination of contract
Which of the following personnel changes must result in the vendor notifying the Vendor Program Administration (VPA)?
- A. Promoting someone to senior management level
- B. Any change to a role that directly affects the security of card products and related components
- C. Hiring someone that will directly interact with the card issuers
- D. Adding additional rights to someone's role to give them access to the mam production vault
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