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Exam Code CPSA
Exam Name Card Production Security Assessor (CPSA) Qualification Exam
Vendor PCI SSC
Total Questions 50
Last Updated 31-Oct, 2026
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Free CPSA Practice Questions

Explore 5 free practice questions for the PCI SSC CPSA exam and review the answers and explanations to support your preparation.

  1. Question 1

    Single answer

    Where can misprinted, partially finished cards be shredded?

    • Option A:

      In any HSA room approved by the security manager

      Correct
    • Option B:

      Either in the HSA printing room or destruction room

      Correct
    • Option C:

      Only in the HSA destruction room

      Correct
    • Option D:

      Either in the HSA destruction room or a loading bay that meets all requirements of a destruction room

      Correct
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    Correct Answer: D

  2. Question 2

    Single answer

    A vendor puts cardholder information into a chip by sliding a payment card through a machine that programs it and verifies the data. The chip can make contactless transactions. Which of the following best describes the vendor’s activity?

    • Option A:

      Card personalization

      Correct
    • Option B:

      Host Card Emulation (HCE) provisioning

      Correct
    • Option C:

      Secure Element (SE) provisioning

      Correct
    • Option D:

      Fulfillment

      Correct
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    Correct Answer: C

    Explanation

    [Reference: https://www.epsprogramming.com/blog/what-is-secure-provisioning, ]

  3. Question 3

    Single answer

    For how long must a vendor retain all applicant and employee background information on file?

    • Option A:

      For at least 12 months after termination of the contract of employment

      Correct
    • Option B:

      For at least 18 months after termination of the contract of employment

      Correct
    • Option C:

      For at least 24 months after termination of the contract of employment

      Correct
    • Option D:

      It is not a requirement to store this information beyond termination of the contract

      Correct
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    Correct Answer: C

  4. Question 4

    Single answer

    Before you go on-site, the vendor’s primary contact communicates a legitimate reason for delaying the assessment for several months. Who can approve the change in the report delivery schedule?

    • Option A:

      Vendor senior management

      Correct
    • Option B:

      Payment brands

      Correct
    • Option C:

      Affected issuers

      Correct
    • Option D:

      PCI SSC

      Correct
    Show Answer & Explanation Hide Answer & Explanation

    Correct Answer: D

  5. Question 5

    Single answer

    In relation to guards, which of the following must the vendor ensure?

    • Option A:

      A clear segregation of duties is maintained between production staff and guards

      Correct
    • Option B:

      A clear segregation of duties is maintained between guard and reception related job functions

      Correct
    • Option C:

      There is always at least one guard on-site, including outside of working hours, to monitor security systems and premises

      Correct
    • Option D:

      There is always at least one guard in the HSA and one guard in the security control room at all times

      Correct
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    Correct Answer: C