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PCI CPSA Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | PCI Security Standards Council |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | PCI Card Production Security Assessor (CPSA) Qualification Exam |
| Exam Number: | CPSA |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Related Certifications: | PCI Card Production Security (CPS) |
| Exam Format: | Multiple choice |
| Recommended Training: | PCI SSC Training Courses |
| Exam Registration: | PCI Security Standards Council Certification Programs |
| Sample Questions: | DOWNLOAD DEMO |
| Exam Way: | Administered via authorized testing channels (typically proctored exam delivery, online or designated centers depending on region). |
| Pre Condition: | Typically requires relevant experience in payment card production security, auditing, or information security; formal eligibility criteria are defined by PCI SSC. |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://www.pcisecuritystandards.org |
PCI CPSA Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Objectives |
|---|---|
| Card Production Security Requirements | - Secure card manufacturing lifecycle - Physical and logical security controls in card production |
| Security Controls and Risk Management | - Key management and secure materials handling - Risk identification and mitigation in card production |
| Assessment Methodology | - Audit principles and evidence collection - Reporting and compliance evaluation |
| PCI Security Standards Overview | - Role of PCI SSC and assessor programs - PCI DSS and PCI program structure |
Your PCI Card Production Security Assessor (CPSA) Qualification Questions, Answered
PCI Card Production Security Assessor (CPSA) Qualification is an official PCI Security Standards Council exam, registered under the code CPSA. A passing score earns you the Card Production Security Assessor (CPSA) certification, positioned at the Professional level. The credential also connects to PCI Card Production Security (CPS), so it can anchor a broader certification path. Because PCI Security Standards Council designs its exams around real job tasks, holding this certification signals practical skill rather than memorized theory.
Typically requires relevant experience in payment card production security, auditing, or information security; formal eligibility criteria are defined by PCI SSC.
Vendor policies are revised from time to time, so double-check the eligibility details before registering on the official exam page.
Sign-up for the PCI Card Production Security Assessor (CPSA) Qualification exam is handled through the official registration channels listed here.
One practical detail: the exam is delivered Administered via authorized testing channels (typically proctored exam delivery, online or designated centers depending on region)., so plan your logistics accordingly.
PCI Security Standards Council recommends the following training resources for candidates working toward PCI Card Production Security Assessor (CPSA) Qualification.
Training gives you the theory, but repetition locks it in. Pair any course with the 52 practice questions in the ActualCollection CPSA package and you will know exactly how each topic shows up on exam day.
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PCI Card Production Security Assessor (CPSA) Qualification is divided into 4 official domains. Among the headline areas are PCI Security Standards Overview, Card Production Security Requirements, and Security Controls and Risk Management. Scroll up to the exam topics section for the full breakdown, and use it as a checklist: any line you cannot confidently explain deserves another round of practice.
PCI Card Production Security Assessor (CPSA) Qualification Sample Questions:
Question 1
Which of the following statements is true about the facility's non-emergency exits?
A. They must be contact-alarm monitored only when card production activities are taking place
B. They may be left unlocked when a guard is present
C. They must be configured to prevent staff tailgating
D. They must be fitted with biometric access-control devices
Question 2
For how long must a CPSA Company maintain workpapers and technical information obtained during an assessment?
A. Until each applicable payment brand has accepted (and signed off) the ROC and AOC
B. 1 year
C. 3 years
D. As long as the entity under assessment is a client of the CPSA Company
Question 3
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. Employee information, including background checks, must be stored for at least seven years
B. Employee information must be securely destroyed (e.g. securely wiped) within 2 years (after termination of contract)
C. The vendor must retain the background information for at least 18 months after termination of contract
D. The vendor must only retain background information for all current employees, not for those that have been terminated
Question 4
The vendor's technical documentation shows that the alarm system does not send alerts to the security control room. After a discussion you learn that the alarm works perfectly, and sends a clear signal to summon the local police every time an emergency exit is opened. Why might this cause a problem for their assessment?
A. During busy times, the local police may not be able to respond
B. During working hours, the alarm should be managed in the security control room, or by a central monitoring service
C. If the local police receive too many false-positive alerts, they may not respond within 15 minutes of the alarm
D. If the local police have not been issued with an exterior key. they will not be able to investigate the cause of the alarm and reset it
Question 5
During an assessment you do a walk-through of bringing card products into the HSA using the goods-tools trap. You act as production staff, using an empty cardboard box as the card products. During the process, the guard escorts you, along with the box, into the pre-press room. What is your conclusion?
A. Not compliant, because an inventory of the card product did not take place prior to entry
B. Compliant, because the guard ensured that the card product remained under dual control
C. Compliant, because the guard escorted you
D. Not compliant, because the guard escorted you
Solutions:
| Question 1 Answer: C | Question 2 Answer: C | Question 3 Answer: A | Question 4 Answer: C | Question 5 Answer: B |
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