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ServiceNow CTA Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | ServiceNow |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | ServiceNow Certified Technical Architect (CTA) Exam |
| Exam Number: | CTA |
| Related Certifications: | ServiceNow Certified Implementation Specialist (CIS) ServiceNow Certified System Administrator (CSA) ServiceNow Certified Application Developer (CAD) |
| Exam Format: | Multiple Select (multiple answers), Scenario-based items, Multiple Choice (single answer) |
| Passing Score: | 70% |
| Real Exam Qty: | 47 |
| Exam Price: | $400 USD |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Exam Duration: | 90 minutes |
| Certificate Validity Period: | 2 years |
| Recommended Training: | ServiceNow CTA Official Training |
| Exam Registration: | ServiceNow Learning Portal Pearson VUE Registration |
| Sample Questions: |  |
| Exam Way: | Online proctored (OnVUE) or onsite at Pearson VUE test centers |
| Pre Condition: | Active CSA, CAD, and at least two CIS certifications; minimum 3 years of ServiceNow architecture/implementation experience |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://learning.servicenow.com/lxp/en/credentials/certified-technical-architect-cta-exam-blueprint?id=kb_article_view&sysparm_article=KB0012670 |
ServiceNow CTA Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Go-Live and Transition | 10% | - Deployment planning - Cutover and rollback strategies - Post-go-live support |
| Security Architecture | 15% | - Compliance and risk management - Data security and encryption - Authentication and authorization |
| Technical Governance | 15% | - Technical debt management - Architecture standards and policies - Change management and compliance |
| Data Strategy and Management | 10% | - Master data management - Data migration and integration - Data modeling and design |
| CMDB and CSDM | 15% | - Configuration Management Database design - Common Service Data Model implementation - Data quality and governance |
| Platform Architecture and Integrations | 15% | - Instance design and scaling - API and web services architecture - Integration patterns and best practices |
| Testing and Quality Assurance | 10% | - Test strategy and planning - Performance and regression testing - Automated testing frameworks |
| Release and Instance Strategy | 10% | - Multi-instance architecture - Environment strategy - Upgrade and release management |
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The ServiceNow Certified Technical Architect (CTA) exam contains 47 to complete within 90 minutes. Timed simulation in the PassCollection Desktop Test Engine teaches that rhythm before exam day does.
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The CTA exam is a ServiceNow certification exam validating the ServiceNow Certified Technical Architect (CTA) syllabus shown above. It belongs to these credential paths: ServiceNow Certified System Administrator (CSA), ServiceNow Certified Application Developer (CAD), ServiceNow Certified Implementation Specialist (CIS). Candidates in 2026 start with PassCollection's 50 practice questions, available as a printable PDF, a Windows Desktop Test Engine, and an Online Test Engine — three versions of the same materials.
The official ServiceNow Certified Technical Architect (CTA) outline defines 8 domains. The leading three are Data Strategy and Management (10%), Go-Live and Transition (10%), and Security Architecture (15%). The full list is in the topics section above, and PassCollection's 50 practice questions cover each one.
Active CSA, CAD, and at least two CIS certifications; minimum 3 years of ServiceNow architecture/implementation experience Since requirements change over time, confirm the latest on the official ServiceNow exam page before scheduling.
ServiceNow recommends these training resources for the ServiceNow Certified Technical Architect (CTA) exam:
Follow the training with steady self-testing — the 50 practice questions from PassCollection help you apply theory and fill any gaps the training leaves.
The ServiceNow Certified Technical Architect (CTA) exam requires 70% to pass, and registration costs $400 USD. A failed attempt means paying the same fee again — a readiness check with the PassCollection engines before booking is the cheaper option.
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ServiceNow Certified Technical Architect (CTA) Sample Questions:
A system administrator needs to ensure that sensitive customer data in fields is only accessible to specific roles within a ServiceNow instance. Which feature should be utilized?
- A. Column Level Encryption (CLE)
- B. Cloud Encryption
- C. PI1 Encryption
- D. Full Disk Encryption (FDE)
Correct Answer: A 🗳️
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Why is IP address access control considered part of the network layer despite being implemented in the application layer?
- A. It restricts access to the instance based on IP address ranges.
- B. It uses encryption to protect data at rest in the ServiceNow instance.
- C. It manages user authentication to the ServiceNow platform.
- D. It performs data tokenization and substitution for security.
Correct Answer: A 🗳️
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Which methods can be used to populate the CMDB with data from third-party sources? Choose 2 answers
- A. IntegrationHub ETL
- B. Service Mapping
- C. Discovery
- D. Identification and Reconciliation Engine (IRE)
- E. Service Graph Connectors
Correct Answer: A,E 🗳️
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What type of testing requires human observation to measure how user-friendly, efficient, or convenient the software or product is for end-users?
- A. Smoke testing
- B. Integration testing
- C. System testing
- D. Usability testing
Correct Answer: D 🗳️
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A CTA is guiding a client through the final step of planning a ServiceNow integration. What critical aspect should the CTA prioritize when gathering technical details?
- A. Estimating the projected integration data metrics
- B. Assessing network and system communication needs
- C. Determining the color scheme for integration UI
- D. Planning the communication for the integration go-live
Correct Answer: B 🗳️
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