Practice Scenarios & Case Studies
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This section provides hands-on practice material for CTA Review Board preparation. Work through mini-scenarios to build speed, then tackle full case studies for complete board simulations.
How to Use This Section
- Read the scenario paper without looking at the solution
- Set a timer for 180 minutes (matching the real exam prep window)
- Apply the frameworks from the study guides:
- Two-Pass Reading Method for scenario analysis
- 9 Essential Artifacts checklist
- Domain Color-Coding System for requirement extraction
- Create your solution with diagrams and trade-off justifications
- Compare against the provided solution
- Self-score using the domain coverage notes in each solution
Practice Material
Mini-Scenarios (8)
Focused scenarios covering 1-2 HEAVY domains each. Designed for targeted practice on specific domain combinations.
| # | Scenario | Difficulty | Heavy Domains | Industry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | [[practice/scenarios/scenario-01-medassist | MedAssist Home Health]] | Beginner | Security, Data |
| 02 | [[practice/scenarios/scenario-02-bookbridge | BookBridge Foundation]] | Beginner | Integration, Dev Lifecycle |
| 03 | [[practice/scenarios/scenario-03-safecity | SafeCity Public Safety]] | Intermediate | System Arch, Security |
| 04 | [[practice/scenarios/scenario-04-shopwave | ShopWave Retail]] | Intermediate | Solution Arch, Integration |
| 05 | [[practice/scenarios/scenario-05-precisionparts | PrecisionParts Manufacturing]] | Intermediate | System Arch, Data |
| 06 | [[practice/scenarios/scenario-06-sureguard | SureGuard Insurance]] | Advanced | Security, Integration |
| 07 | [[practice/scenarios/scenario-07-connectall | ConnectAll Telecom]] | Advanced | Data, Solution Arch |
| 08 | [[practice/scenarios/scenario-08-greengrid | GreenGrid Energy]] | Advanced | System Arch, Integration |
Difficulty Progression
Start with Beginner scenarios to learn the format, progress to Intermediate for realistic complexity, then tackle Advanced scenarios that mirror actual CTA exam difficulty.
Full Case Studies (3)
Complete CTA-style scenario papers with all 9 artifacts, presentation notes, and Q&A preparation. These simulate the full Review Board experience.
| # | Case Study | Industry | Key Complexity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | [[practice/case-studies/case-study-01/paper | Apex Wealth Partners]] | Financial Services |
| 02 | [[practice/case-studies/case-study-02/paper | CareBridge Health System]] | Healthcare |
| 03 | [[practice/case-studies/case-study-03/paper | GlobalTrade Logistics]] | Logistics |
| 04 | [[practice/case-studies/case-study-04/paper | EduPath Learning Solutions]] | Education/EdTech |
| 05 | [[practice/case-studies/case-study-05/paper | ScreenVault Studios]] | Media/Entertainment |
| 06 | [[practice/case-studies/case-study-06/paper | HomeNest Property Group]] | Real Estate/PropTech |
| 07 | [[practice/case-studies/case-study-07/paper | VitalGov Health Services]] | Gov + Healthcare |
Each case study includes:
- Paper — scenario document (~2,000-3,000 words)
- Solution — worked solution with all 9 artifacts
- Presentation Notes — 30-minute presentation guide
- Q&A Prep — 15 judge questions with model answers
Solutions
After attempting each scenario, check your work:
- Mini-Scenario Solutions (with confidence scores and domain scoring notes)
Prerequisites
Before attempting practice scenarios, complete these guides:
- Scenario Patterns & Analysis — understand the CTA scenario format
- Domain Coverage & Artifacts — know what judges expect per domain
- Scenario Analysis Quick Reference — the 180-minute framework
- CTA Artifacts Guide — artifact creation and interdependencies
Sources
- Scenario format based on official Salesforce CTA sample papers (City Scooter Share, Laptop to Schools)
- Industry patterns from CTA Gang of Four, FlowRepublic, CTA202, and Apex Hours mock board materials
- Difficulty calibration based on CTA coaching community feedback and published pass/fail patterns