Which PingAM topics are most challenging in the PT-AM-CPE exam, and why?

I’m currently preparing for the Ping Identity Certified Professional – PingAM (PT-AM-CPE) exam and wanted to hear from others who’ve already taken it or are studying for it now.

From what I’ve seen so far, the exam feels very scenario-driven, especially around how authentication and access flows are designed in real environments. Topics like authentication trees/journeys, federation (SAML vs OIDC), and troubleshooting access issues seem straightforward in theory, but can get tricky when multiple steps and conditions are involved.

I’m curious:

• Which PingAM topics did you personally find the most challenging in the exam?
  
  
• Was it more about understanding the concepts, or applying them in multi-step scenarios?
  
  
• Did hands-on practice with PingAM make a noticeable difference compared to just reading documentation?
  
  

I’m trying to balance concept review, real-world scenarios, and exam-style practice, and it would be great to know which areas deserve extra focus based on actual exam experience.

Looking forward to hearing different perspectives and preparation strategies from the community.