Free PCI CPSA Practice Test & Real Exam Questions

Exam Code/Number: CPSA
Exam Name/Title: Card Production Security Assessor (CPSA) Qualification Exam
Certification Provider: PCI
Corresponding Certification: CPSA Qualification

Exam Questions: 52
Updated On: Aug 20, 2026

Question #1

John works for ACME Inc Personalizers. an organization that personalizes payment cards as well as printing the corresponding PIN mailers for distribution directly to the cardholder. Which of the following statements is true?

A. If John is involved in card personalization, then he must never be involved in PIN printing

B. If John is involved in card personalization then he must not be involved in the printing of the corresponding PINs

C. If John is involved in PIN printing, then he must never be involved in the card shipment process

D. If John is involved in card personalization, then he must never be involved in the card shipment process

Discussion 0

Correct Answer: A Vote an answer

Question #2

Which of the following personnel changes must result in the vendor notifying the Vendor Program Administration (VPA)?

A. Any change to a role that directly affects the security of card products and related components

B. Promoting someone to senior management level

C. Adding additional rights to someone's role to give them access to the mam production vault

D. Hiring someone that will directly interact with the card issuers

Discussion 0

Correct Answer: A Vote an answer

Question #3

A vendor's HSA access is enforced by a security turnstile they have a logical access-control system that ensures anti pass-back. The device is functioning correctly. When must the status of the access change?

A. Only when the person has successfully completed the access cycle

B. Upon initial presentation of an authorised badge, prior to completion of the access cycle

C. Only when an unauthorised badge is presented

D. Upon initial entry of the person into the device, prior to completion of the access cycle

Discussion 0

Correct Answer: B Vote an answer

Question #4

The receptionist responsible for the entrance and departure of visitors must have which of the following?

A. A shredder for the destruction of disposable visitor badges

B. An unobstructed view of the reception area at all times

C. A means of communicating directly with the visitor while on the premises

D. A constant, open communication channel with a guard

Discussion 0

Correct Answer: B Vote an answer

Question #5

A vendor has a list of pre-approved third parties which may be granted access to the facility. Under what circumstances can other third-parties be granted access?

A. When the third party s liability insurance covers the risk

B. When they are approved by the physical security manager or senior management

C. None, only people on the pre-approved list may enter

D. When no card production activities are taking place

Discussion 0

Correct Answer: B Vote an answer

Question #6

You wish to check that you are using the most current version of the Card Production requirements. What should you do?

A. View it directly via PCI SSC Assessor Portal

B. Download it from PCI SSC's Document Library

C. Have the CPSA Company's point of contact request the document

D. Email a request for the document to PCI SSC

Discussion 0

Correct Answer: B Vote an answer

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