Question 1

How many PEGACPDS26V1 practice questions are there?

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150 questions across 1 version, each with the correct answer and an explanation.

Question 2

Are there free PEGACPDS26V1 sample questions?

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Yes. 12 sample questions are free; 6 are open to everyone and the rest unlock with a free account.

Question 3

What does full access include?

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Every PEGACPDS26V1 question in study, timed and flashcard modes, explanations for each answer, and progress that saves so you can resume.

Question 4

What topics does PEGACPDS26V1 cover?

Accepted Answer

AI for Customer Decision Hub (6%), Adaptive Analytics (28%), Predictive Analytics (20%), Prediction Patterns (18%), Governance (4%), Pega Process AI (10%), Pega NLP (14%).

Question 5

What is the PEGACPDS26V1 exam?

Accepted Answer

PEGACPDS26V1 is the exam code for the Certified Pega Data Scientist certification aligned to Pega Customer Decision Hub '26 (Pega Infinity '26). It validates that a data scientist can build predictions using predictive, adaptive, and text analytics models and apply them in case management and 1:1 customer engagement within Pega's next-best-action framework.

Question 6

How many questions are on the Certified Pega Data Scientist exam and what is the passing score?

Accepted Answer

The exam has 50 questions, a 90-minute time limit, and a passing score of 70%. It is a beginner-level exam delivered in English.

Question 7

What topics are covered on PEGACPDS26V1 and how are they weighted?

Accepted Answer

Seven domains: Adaptive Analytics (28%), Predictive Analytics (20%), Prediction Patterns (18%), Pega NLP (14%), Pega Process AI (10%), AI for Customer Decision Hub (6%), and Governance (4%).

Question 8

How do I register for the Certified Pega Data Scientist exam?

Accepted Answer

The exam is proctored by Pearson VUE. Create a Pearson VUE account, then register and schedule either an in-person test-center session or an online-proctored session from your home or office. Registration links are on the Pega Academy exam page.

Question 9

Are there prerequisites for the Certified Pega Data Scientist exam?

Accepted Answer

There are no mandatory prerequisites, but Pega recommends completing the free Data Scientist mission on Pega Academy, which covers Prediction Studio, adaptive and predictive models, decision strategies, governance, Process AI, and Pega NLP.

Question 10

Which Pega product version does PEGACPDS26V1 apply to?

Accepted Answer

It applies to Pega Customer Decision Hub '26, part of Pega Infinity '26, which became generally available on July 14, 2026.

Question 11

What is the difference between adaptive and predictive analytics on this exam?

Accepted Answer

Adaptive analytics uses self-learning models (ADM) that update in real time from customer responses and carry the heaviest exam weight (28%). Predictive analytics uses models trained offline (e.g., scorecards, PMML/H2O imports) managed through an MLOps lifecycle (20%).

Question 12

How much does the PEGACPDS26V1 exam cost?

Accepted Answer

The PEGACPDS26V1 exam fee is $175 (USD; local pricing varies by region and provider).

Question 13

What is the passing score for PEGACPDS26V1?

Accepted Answer

You need 70% to pass PEGACPDS26V1.

Question 14

How long is the PEGACPDS26V1 certification valid?

Accepted Answer

Tied to the product version; Pega recommends recertifying/upskilling with each new Infinity release. Recertification: Pass the current-version Certified Pega Data Scientist exam.

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What PEGACPDS26V1 covers

01AI for Customer Decision Hub6%2 topics

1.1Customer Decision Hub overviewDescribe the purpose of Pega Customer Decision Hub and where AI/predictions fit into the next-best-action framework2 obj.

1.2Customer Decision Hub predictionsExplain how Customer Decision Hub predictions estimate the likelihood of customer behavior to drive 1:1 engagement2 obj.

Hands-on skills & common mistakesNavigate Prediction Studio in a CDH context · Confusing next-best-action arbitration with a single predictive model

02Adaptive Analytics28%3 topics

03Predictive Analytics20%2 topics

04Prediction Patterns18%2 topics

05Governance4%1 topic

06Pega Process AI10%3 topics

07Pega NLP14%3 topics