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The Definitive CTA Exam Study Resource

7 full case studies, 450+ diagrams, 65+ practice scenarios. Aggregated from 100+ verified sources. Built by an architect, for architects.

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7 Full Case Studies

450+ Diagrams

65+ Practice Scenarios

100+ Verified Sources

Exam Domains

Seven independently scored domains. You must pass every one.

01

System Architecture

Org strategy, licensing, mobile, reporting, platform capabilities

02

Security

Sharing model, identity & SSO, permissions, portal security, Shield

03

Data Management

Data modeling, large data volumes, migration, quality, external data

04

Solution Architecture

Declarative vs programmatic, build vs buy, Agentforce, CPQ, Commerce

05

Integration

6 integration patterns, middleware, APIs, event-driven, error handling

06

Dev Lifecycle

Environments, CI/CD, testing strategy, governance, risk management

07

Communication

Presentation strategy, Big 3 diagrams, Q&A defense, board presence

Practice Recall & Tracking

Flashcards, quizzes, and progress tracking that support the broader Practice hub workflow.

Flashcards

Seven domain decks with spaced repetition for short daily review sessions

Quizzes

268 questions testing architectural judgment, not trivia

Progress Dashboard

Track your weakest domains and study streak

Practice Scenarios & Defense

Public scenario prompts, custom drills, full-board packages, and oral-defense practice inside the same CTA practice hub.

Public Scenarios

Research-backed official and community scenario entries with source labels, coverage notes, and spoiler-gated follow-up links.

• Greenhouse Recycling Official sample cluster
• Mega Print Mock-board ecosystem
• PTSF Scenario + solution coverage
• Universal Safety Technologies Strong public Q&A coverage

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Custom Mini-Scenarios

Shorter CTA-style drills with the question page and solution page kept together inside the same scenario folder.

• WellPath Clinics Data + Security
• BrightFuture Foundation Integration + Data
• ClearView Medical Security + Data
• TrustShield Insurance Security + Integration

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Custom Case Studies

Seven full packages with scenario paper, worked solution, presentation notes, and Q&A prep for end-to-end board rehearsal.

• Apex Wealth Financial Services
• CareBridge Healthcare
• GlobalTrade Supply Chain
• EduPath Education

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Q&A Practice

Domain-based judge questions for rehearsing concise, defensible answers after you finish a scenario or case-study attempt.

• D1 System Architecture Org strategy and platform scope
• D2 Security Sharing, identity, and encryption
• D5 Integration Patterns, APIs, and resilience
• D7 Communication Boardroom response quality

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Personal study notes for the Salesforce CTA exam. Content compiled from VJ's study notes, official Salesforce documentation, community sources, and online publicly available content, then organized and presented with AI assistance. Not affiliated with Salesforce. © 2025–2026 VJ Srivastava.