Free ISQI CPSA-FL Practice Test & Real Exam Questions

Exam Code/Number: CPSA-FL
Exam Name/Title: ISAQB Certified Professional for Software Architecture - Foundation Level
Certification Provider: ISQI
Corresponding Certification: ISQI CPSA-F

Exam Questions: 45
Updated On: Jul 07, 2026

Question #11

What do you have to take into account when designing external interfaces? (Choose three.)

A. Expected amount of parallel calls

B. Volatility of neighbouring systems

C. Protocols enforced by neighbouring systems

D. Adequate usage of the broker pattern

E. Effect on the coupling in the building block view

F. Ease of implementation

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Correct Answer: A,B,C Vote an answer

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Question #12

For which quality characteristics is the software architect responsible?
Please name the two characteristics that best match the role of the software architect. (Choose two.)

A. The performance of the software

B. The suitability of the software design for its purpose

C. The technical quality of the software implementation

D. The software is free of errors

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Correct Answer: A,B Vote an answer

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Question #13

What is the main benefit of the layered architectural pattern? (Assign all answers.)

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Explanation:

The layered architectural pattern, also known as n-tier architecture, is a common framework in software development that organizes a system into distinct layers with specific roles and responsibilities. The primary advantage of this pattern is its Separation of Concerns (SoC), which means each layer is independent and can be understood without the others2. This separation enhances flexibility because changes in one layer can be made with minimal impact on others, allowing for easier maintenance and scalability12.
While creating high-performance systems (B) and being able to use application servers are also considerations in system architecture, they are not the main benefits attributed to the layered pattern. The layered architecture is more about managing complexity and promoting modularity rather than directly enhancing performance or dictating the use of specific technologies like application servers34.
References:
* Baeldung on Computer Science article on Layered Architecture1.
* O'Reilly's Software Architect's Handbook on Advantages of Layered Architectures2.
* Bitloops documentation on Layered Architecture3.
* Developn article on Software Architecture Patterns

Question #14

Which of the following statements are covered by the term 'coupling'? (Choose two.)

A. Two building blocks offer operations with the same name.

B. A building block only contains operations that belong together logically.

C. A building block uses an interface of another building block.

D. A building block uses internal data structures of another building block.

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Correct Answer: C,D Vote an answer

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Question #15

Which of the following statements apply to design patterns? (Choose two.)

A. The number of design patterns used is proportional to the software architecture's quality.

B. Design patterns are not invented but discovered.

C. Design patterns should always be described alongside the problem they are supposed to solve.

D. Design patterns are formally defined and can thus be proven to be correct.

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Correct Answer: B,C Vote an answer

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