SF Technical Architect (Salesforce Certified Technical Architect (CTA)) — Free Online Mock Test
Salesforce · capstone. End-to-end solution architecture across data, security, integration, identity, development lifecycle & governance. · Official language: English.
SF Technical Architect exam at a glance
SF Technical Architect full-length mock tests
Attempt 50 full-length SF Technical Architect mock tests, each a distinct question set built on the real 55-question, 120-minute pattern — with instant scoring and section-wise analysis. The first 3 are free.
SF Technical Architect key facts & eligibility
| Conducting body | Salesforce. |
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| Official website | trailhead.salesforce.com — CTA ↗ |
| Mode | A live Architect Review Board — not a multiple-choice exam. Candidates solve a hypothetical enterprise scenario and present the solution to a panel of CTA judges, followed by a Q&A defense. |
| Frequency | Held in scheduled review-board sessions. |
| Scoring & marking | There is no question count or passing percentage — the board scores your solution and defense across architecture domains (data, security and sharing, integration, identity, development lifecycle and governance). It is Salesforce’s most senior and most exclusive credential. |
| Score validity | Kept current through free Trailhead release-maintenance modules. |
| Language | The review board is conducted in English. |
Who is eligible for SF Technical Architect?
Requires both the Salesforce Certified Application Architect and System Architect credentials first (each itself a roll-up of several component certs), plus extensive hands-on enterprise-architecture experience.
Last verified August 2026 against Trailhead — Architect Review Board (CTA). Always confirm current details on the official website before you register.
SF Technical Architect section breakdown
The SF Technical Architect mock test on Wrexa Edge replicates the real exam's section structure — same names, same question count per section, same time limits. No inter-section breaks — the timer runs continuously.
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SF Technical Architect (55 Q)
SF Technical Architect scoring & marking scheme
Strategy: SF Technical Architect has no negative marking. Attempt every question — blank answers cost you potential marks but cannot pull your score down.
Scale: SF Technical Architect (pass 700/1000).
How SF Technical Architect is conducted
- Mode
- Test format
- Backtracking
- Mark for review
SF Technical Architect time strategy
With 55 questions in 120 minutes, you have about 131 seconds per question on average. Successful candidates aim for the following pacing on each section:
- SF Technical Architect (55 Q)
Wrexa Edge's analytics show your actual time-per-question after every mock so you can spot which sections you're losing time on.
SF Technical Architect topics covered
Across the 50 Wrexa Edge variants of SF Technical Architect, the following topics appear most often (sample distribution from one variant):
SF Technical Architect (55 Q)
- PDI — LWC · 4
- Salesforce — Automation · 3
- Salesforce — Fields · 3
- Salesforce — Data Model · 3
- Salesforce — App Builder · 3
- PDI — Governor Limits · 2
- Salesforce — Sharing · 2
- Salesforce — Relationships · 2
SF Technical Architect difficulty calibration
Elite tier. Elite-tier: among the toughest exams in its category. Most successful candidates prepare for 6-12+ months.
Salesforce · capstone. End-to-end solution architecture across data, security, integration, identity, development lifecycle & governance. · Official language: English.
Verified content — Wrexa Edge's SF Technical Architect bank has been deeply curated with real exam-aligned content (estimated 100% syllabus coverage).
How Wrexa Edge prepares you for SF Technical Architect
- Real test-day interface
- 50 distinct variants
- Detailed analytics
- Spaced repetition (Notebook)
- Optional proctoring
- Free to start
Expert take: what SF Technical Architect really tests
The Salesforce Certified Technical Architect (CTA) is Salesforce’s most senior credential, earned by defending a complex hypothetical solution live before a panel of CTA judges rather than by a multiple-choice exam. It requires both the Application Architect and System Architect credentials as prerequisites.
Preparation tips
- Practise full mock review boards with whiteboarding under time pressure.
- Build fluency across every architecture domain — scenarios are cross-domain.
- Justify each design trade-off aloud; judges score your reasoning, not just the answer.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Attempting CTA before genuine enterprise-architecture experience.
- Treating it like a written exam and underestimating the live presentation and defense.
SF Technical Architect study plan
A phase-by-phase roadmap from your first concept to test-ready. Stretch or compress each phase to fit the time you have before your attempt.
- Earn Application Architect + System Architect
- Deep multi-cloud experience
- Architecture domains
- Cross-domain solution design
- Data, security, integration, identity, lifecycle
- Trade-off justification
- Full mock review boards
- Whiteboarding under time
- Q&A defense practice
Where SF Technical Architect can take you
A strong SF Technical Architect result opens up these careers and higher-study paths:
- Technical Architect
- Enterprise architect
Best books & official prep for SF Technical Architect
- “Architect Journey” trailmixes & Trailhead Academy CTA601 — Salesforce Trailhead
Official practice: Salesforce publishes the Architect Journey trailmixes and the Trailhead Academy class “Prepare for your Technical Architect Credential (CTA601)”.
Previous-year papers: There are no past papers; preparation is via mock review boards and the Architect Journey trailmixes.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the SF Technical Architect exam pattern?
- Salesforce Certified Technical Architect (CTA) contains 55 questions across 1 section: SF Technical Architect (55 Q). Total duration is 120 minutes (about 131 seconds per question).
- Does SF Technical Architect have negative marking?
- No — SF Technical Architect has no negative marking. Each correct answer is worth 1 mark, so attempt every question.
- How is SF Technical Architect scored?
- Scaled score range: 100 to 1000. SF Technical Architect (pass 700/1000).
- How can I practise SF Technical Architect online for free?
- Wrexa Edge gives you 3 free full-length SF Technical Architect mock tests — with instant scoring, detailed explanations and analytics — plus 47 more with Pro. Start practising in under a minute, no card required.
- What is the difficulty level of SF Technical Architect?
- SF Technical Architect is rated Elite difficulty on Wrexa Edge. Elite-tier: among the toughest exams in its category. Most successful candidates prepare for 6-12+ months. Salesforce · capstone. End-to-end solution architecture across data, security, integration, identity, development lifecycle & governance. · Official language: English.
- How long is the SF Technical Architect exam?
- SF Technical Architect runs for 120 minutes total. On Wrexa Edge the timer is enforced exactly as on the real exam — including no inter-section breaks.
- What topics are covered in SF Technical Architect?
- SF Technical Architect is split into: SF Technical Architect (55 Q). Each section is timed and weighted separately. Salesforce · capstone. End-to-end solution architecture across data, security, integration, identity, development lifecycle & governance. · Official language: English.
- What tools or aids are allowed during SF Technical Architect?
- No special tools are required. Note: real exam is proctored — Wrexa Edge mirrors this with a webcam-based proctoring flow you can enable.
- Is the SF Technical Architect test adaptive?
- No — SF Technical Architect is a fixed-form (linear) test. Every candidate sees the same number of questions per section.
- How many SF Technical Architect mock tests does Wrexa Edge offer?
- Wrexa Edge generates 50 distinct SF Technical Architect variants — each with different question content, not just shuffled options — the first 3 free for everyone and 47 more with Pro. That's 2750 unique practice questions in the real test-day interface.
- Is there a free SF Technical Architect test series 2026?
- Yes. The Wrexa Edge SF Technical Architect test series for 2026 gives you 3 free full-length mock tests (50 in total) plus subject-wise and topic-wise tests — instant scoring and detailed analysis, no card required.
- Are SF Technical Architect previous year question–style papers included?
- Every SF Technical Architect mock is modelled on the official exam pattern and the style of previous years' papers — the same 55-question structure, sections and marking — so your practice mirrors the real paper you'll sit.
- Which is the best free SF Technical Architect mock test online?
- Wrexa Edge's SF Technical Architect mock test replicates the real exam interface, timing and marking scheme, with instant score, section-wise analysis and 50 fresh variants — a strong free choice for 2026 preparation.
- Can I take the SF Technical Architect mock test on mobile?
- Yes. SF Technical Architect mock tests run in any browser on mobile, tablet or desktop — no app or download needed. Start on your phone and your progress and analytics sync when you sign in.
- What is the SF Technical Architect syllabus?
- The SF Technical Architect syllabus maps to its 1 section: SF Technical Architect (55 Q). Wrexa Edge's mock tests cover the complete syllabus topic by topic — see the topics-covered breakdown above — so you practise every area at real exam difficulty.
- What is the eligibility for SF Technical Architect?
- Requires both the Salesforce Certified Application Architect and System Architect credentials first (each itself a roll-up of several component certs), plus extensive hands-on enterprise-architecture experience. Wrexa Edge focuses on realistic SF Technical Architect practice: 3 free full-length mocks in the exact exam pattern, ready whenever you are.
- When is the SF Technical Architect exam and how should I prepare?
- Official SF Technical Architect exam dates are announced by the conducting body for each cycle — check the latest notification for the current schedule. To be ready, follow a phased study plan and take full-length timed mocks; Wrexa Edge gives you 3 free SF Technical Architect mocks with instant scoring so you can track your readiness week by week.
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