Custom Mini-Scenarios
Eight custom mini-scenarios for shorter CTA-style drills, all in one practice directory. Each mini-scenario keeps the prompt and solution in the same folder, so moving from attempt to review requires no context-switching.
All scenarios appear in a flat catalog. Each scenario folder pairs the question with its solution.
Attempt first
Question Page
Read the scenario brief, extract explicit and implicit requirements, and build your own design before checking the answer.
Open after your attempt
Solution Page
Compare trade-offs, assumptions, diagrams, and artifact quality against the sibling solution after your own timed pass.
What You Will Find Here
- Eight custom mini-scenarios for shorter CTA-style practice, not full board simulations.
- A question page and solution page for each scenario, side by side in the same folder.
- Difficulty, heavy domains, industry context, and study coverage labeled per scenario.
- A progression path from beginner drills to exam-difficulty medium scenarios.
Coverage At A Glance
Support Labels
- Question = the scenario brief you should attempt first under timed conditions.
- Solution = the worked reference answer you should use only after your own attempt.
- Heavy domains = the domains most likely to drive your architecture decisions in that scenario.
Strong Starting Points
- WellPath Clinics: a solid first drill for security and data trade-offs in a healthcare context.
- BrightFuture Foundation: good early practice for integration and data consolidation decisions in the nonprofit sector.
- UrbanNest Home Goods: bridges beginner drills and medium-difficulty requirements with a retail/commerce lens.
Scenario Catalog
| Scenario | Difficulty | Heavy Domains | Industry | Prep Time | Coverage Available |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WellPath Clinics | Beginner | Data, Security | Healthcare | 90 min | Question + Solution |
| BrightFuture Foundation | Beginner | Integration, Data | Education/Nonprofit | 90 min | Question + Solution |
| UrbanNest Home Goods | Beginner | Solution Arch, Integration | Retail/Commerce | 90 min | Question + Solution |
| Pinnacle Consulting Group | Beginner | System Arch, Security | Professional Services | 90 min | Question + Solution |
| ClearView Medical Center | Medium | Security, Data | Healthcare | 90 min | Question + Solution |
| SteelForge Industries | Medium | Data, Integration | Manufacturing | 90 min | Question + Solution |
| TrustShield Insurance | Medium | Security, Integration | Insurance | 120 min | Question + Solution |
| MetroServe City Services | Medium | System Arch, Data | Government | 120 min | Question + Solution |
Prep time is for reading and designing your solution. Add 30 minutes for presentation practice and 30 minutes for Q&A practice on top.
Domain Coverage Matrix
| # | Scenario | Diff | D1 Sys | D2 Sec | D3 Data | D4 Sol | D5 Int | D6 Dev |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | WellPath | Beg | LIGHT | HEAVY | HEAVY | LIGHT | LIGHT | LIGHT |
| 02 | BrightFuture | Beg | LIGHT | LIGHT | HEAVY | MED | HEAVY | MED |
| 03 | UrbanNest | Beg | MED | LIGHT | LIGHT | HEAVY | HEAVY | MED |
| 04 | Pinnacle | Beg | HEAVY | HEAVY | MED | LIGHT | LIGHT | LIGHT |
| 05 | ClearView | Med | MED | HEAVY | HEAVY | LIGHT | MED | LIGHT |
| 06 | SteelForge | Med | MED | LIGHT | HEAVY | LIGHT | HEAVY | MED |
| 07 | TrustShield | Med | MED | HEAVY | MED | MED | HEAVY | LIGHT |
| 08 | MetroServe | Med | HEAVY | MED | HEAVY | MED | LIGHT | MED |
Mini-Board Rhythm
- Pick a scenario matching the domains you want to practice
- Set a timer for the prep window listed in the catalog (90 or 120 minutes)
- Apply the Two-Pass Reading Method
- Build your solution with the 9 Essential Artifacts
- Practice presenting (30 min) and defending in Q&A (30 min)
- Open the matching solution page from the same scenario folder and compare your work
Suggested Sequence
Beginner (Start Here)
- Scenario 01: WellPath Clinics: Healthcare, Data + Security focus
- Scenario 02: BrightFuture Foundation: Education/Nonprofit, Integration + Data focus
- Scenario 03: UrbanNest Home Goods: Retail/Commerce, Solution Arch + Integration focus
- Scenario 04: Pinnacle Consulting Group: Professional Services, System Arch + Security focus
Medium (Building Confidence)
- Scenario 05: ClearView Medical Center: Healthcare, Security + Data focus
- Scenario 06: SteelForge Industries: Manufacturing, Data + Integration focus
- Scenario 07: TrustShield Insurance: Insurance, Security + Integration focus (120 min prep)
- Scenario 08: MetroServe City Services: Government, System Arch + Data focus (120 min prep)
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This content is study material for CTA exam preparation. Content compiled and presented with AI assistance. Not affiliated with Salesforce.
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.