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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 |
| Passing Score: | 75% |
| Certificate Validity Period: | 1 year |
| Related Certifications: | PCI PIN Security Assessor PCI Personalization Security Assessor Qualified Security Assessor (QSA) |
| Exam Duration: | 90–120 |
| Real Exam Qty: | 40–50 |
| Exam Format: | Multiple-choice, Scenario-based |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Exam Price: | Contact PCI SSC for pricing (varies by region/registration) |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Logical Security & Network Architecture | 30% | - Access rights and authentication - Security monitoring and logging - Network segmentation and system hardening |
| Cryptography & Key Management | 20% | - EMV and payment data protection - Secure generation, storage, and distribution of keys - PIN generation and handling |
| Assessment Methodology & Compliance | 10% | - Reporting and remediation - Audit procedures and evidence collection - PCI standards interpretation |
| Physical Security & Facility Controls | 40% | - Surveillance and visitor management - Secure zones and access control - Physical protection of sensitive materials |
CPSA Exam Preparation FAQs
The PCI Card Production Security Assessor (CPSA) Qualification exam contains 40–50 questions, and you will have 90–120 minutes to complete them. Rehearsing with the same volume of questions under a timer builds the pacing habits that make exam day feel familiar.
The interactive test engine recreates the structure and pressure of the real testing experience, with the questions and verified answers presented the way you will see them on exam day. Working in that environment trains your timing and concentration, so nothing about the real CPSA exam feels unfamiliar.
This package includes 52 practice questions for the PCI Card Production Security Assessor (CPSA) Qualification exam. Every answer is verified by an experienced team of experts who review the question bank regularly, so you can rely on what you study.
Affiliation with a PCI-approved assessor firm; relevant security/audit experience; completion of official CPSA training
You can confirm the current eligibility requirements on the official CPSA exam page before you register.
Yes. The PDF version can be printed and read whenever you have a free moment, while the PC test engine and online version let you practice on a computer or smartphone wherever you are. Whether your study time comes early in the morning or in short breaks between commitments, the material adapts to your day instead of the other way around.
The PCI Card Production Security Assessor (CPSA) Qualification practice questions are organized around the official exam objectives. Key topics include:
- Logical Security & Network Architecture (30%)
- Physical Security & Facility Controls (40%)
- Assessment Methodology & Compliance (10%)
Focusing on the core topics first keeps your preparation efficient instead of scattered.
Many candidates combine practice questions with official training. Recommended options include:
The PCI Card Production Security Assessor (CPSA) Qualification exam requires a score of 75% to pass, and the official registration fee is Contact PCI SSC for pricing (varies by region/registration). Knowing both numbers up front helps you plan your preparation budget realistically.
You can register for the PCI Card Production Security Assessor (CPSA) Qualification exam through the official channels:
PCI Card Production Security Assessor (CPSA) Qualification Sample Questions:
A vendor wants to know if they will be penalized if their vault is not compliant. Who should they ask?
- A. Issuing banks
- B. Assessor
- C. PCI SSC
- D. Payment brands
Correct Answer: B 🗳️
Where can misprinted, partially finished cards be shredded?
- A. Only in the HSA destruction room
- B. In any HSA room approved by the security manager
- C. Either in the HSA printing room or destruction room
- D. Either in the HSA destruction room or a loading bay that meets all requirements of a destruction room
Correct Answer: D 🗳️
A vendor has a list of pre-approved third parties which may be granted access to the facility. Under what circumstances can other third-parties be granted access?
- A. When no card production activities are taking place
- B. When the third party s liability insurance covers the risk
- C. When they are approved by the physical security manager or senior management
- D. None, only people on the pre-approved list may enter
Correct Answer: C 🗳️
For each requirement listed in a ROC, which types of findings must have a full narrative response?
- A. Non-compliant findings only
- B. New or Closed findings only
- C. All types except Not Applicable findings
- D. All types of findings
Correct Answer: C 🗳️
A vendor discovers that a recent shipment of cards is missing a set. Which of the following responses would you expect in a compliant organization?
- A. An immediate call is made to the issuer and the VPA who, between them, contact law enforcement and put together a joint statement
- B. A report is requested by the issuer, the vendor sends it to them, and the issuer handles the incident with the local police
- C. After an incident review, the VPA, issuer and law enforcement are all notified within 24 hours
- D. The head of security initiates a meeting, and once the VPA approves the messaging, law enforcement is notified in two days
Correct Answer: C 🗳️
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