Practice Scenarios & Case Studies
Key Takeaways
Practice with timed scenarios is the single most effective CTA preparation activity. Start with beginner mini-scenarios to learn the format, progress to intermediate for realistic complexity, then tackle advanced scenarios and full case studies that simulate the complete review board experience. Always self-score using domain coverage criteria.
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This section provides hands-on practice material for CTA Review Board preparation. Work through grouped mini-scenarios to build speed, then tackle full case studies for complete board simulations.
How to Use This Section
- Open the scenario page without looking at the solution
- Set a timer for 180 minutes (matching the real exam prep window)
- Apply the frameworks from the study guides:
- Two-Pass Reading Method for scenario analysis
- 9 Essential Artifacts checklist
- Domain Color-Coding System for requirement extraction
- Create your solution with diagrams and trade-off justifications
- Open the sibling solution page from the same mini-scenario folder
- Self-score using the domain coverage notes in each solution
Practice Material
Mini-Scenarios (8)
Focused scenarios covering 1-2 HEAVY domains each. Each mini-scenario folder keeps the question and worked solution together so the attempt and review flow stays in one place.
| # | Scenario | Difficulty | Heavy Domains | Industry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | MedAssist Home Health | Beginner | Security, Data | Healthcare |
| 02 | BookBridge Foundation | Beginner | Integration, Dev Lifecycle | Education/Nonprofit |
| 03 | SafeCity Public Safety | Intermediate | System Arch, Security | Government |
| 04 | ShopWave Retail | Intermediate | Solution Arch, Integration | Retail/Commerce |
| 05 | PrecisionParts Manufacturing | Intermediate | System Arch, Data | Manufacturing |
| 06 | SureGuard Insurance | Advanced | Security, Integration | Insurance |
| 07 | ConnectAll Telecom | Advanced | Data, Solution Arch | Telecom |
| 08 | GreenGrid Energy | Advanced | System Arch, Integration | Energy/Utilities |
Difficulty Progression
Start with Beginner scenarios to learn the format, progress to Intermediate for realistic complexity, then tackle Advanced scenarios that mirror actual CTA exam difficulty.
Full Case Studies (7)
Complete CTA-style scenario papers with all 9 artifacts, presentation notes, and Q&A preparation. These simulate the full Review Board experience.
| # | Case Study | Industry | Key Complexity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Apex Wealth Partners | Financial Services | Multi-org, SOX compliance, Chinese walls |
| 02 | CareBridge Health System | Healthcare | HIPAA, Epic FHIR, care team sharing |
| 03 | GlobalTrade Logistics | Logistics | 3-org consolidation, multi-region, LDV |
| 04 | EduPath Learning Solutions | Education/EdTech | Multi-portal, LMS integration, FERPA/GDPR |
| 05 | ScreenVault Studios | Media/Entertainment | Content rights, streaming analytics |
| 06 | HomeNest Property Group | Real Estate/PropTech | Multi-org merger, Field Service, sharing |
| 07 | VitalGov Health Services | Gov + Healthcare | FedRAMP + HIPAA, 62 county IdPs (Advanced) |
Each case study includes (work through in this order):
- Paper — scenario document (~2,000-3,000 words)
- Solution — worked solution with all 9 artifacts and Scoring Rubric
- Presentation Notes — 30-minute presentation guide
- Q&A Prep — 15 judge questions with model answers
Mini-Scenario Layout
After attempting a mini-scenario, stay inside the same folder:
- Mini-Scenarios — all 8 grouped mini-scenarios
- Each scenario folder contains a Question page first and a Solution page second
Q&A Question Banks (7)
Domain-specific grilling questions that simulate the CTA Review Board Q&A session. Use these to practice defending architectural decisions under pressure.
- Domain Grilling Question Banks — 15-20 judge questions per domain (D1 through D7) with model answers, categorized by the five judge question types
Prerequisites
Before attempting practice scenarios, complete these guides:
- Scenario Patterns & Analysis — understand the CTA scenario format
- Domain Coverage & Artifacts — know what judges expect per domain
- Scenario Analysis Quick Reference — the 180-minute framework
- CTA Artifacts Guide — artifact creation and interdependencies
Sources
- Scenario format based on official Salesforce CTA sample papers (City Scooter Share, Laptop to Schools)
- Industry patterns from CTA Gang of Four, FlowRepublic, CTA202, and Apex Hours mock board materials
- Difficulty calibration based on CTA coaching community feedback and published pass/fail patterns
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