Appian Associate Developer (ACD101) Practice Exam

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• Which practice aligns with learning how to use a new Appian function?
• After selecting a record, you want to initiate an activity in the context of that selected record. What should you do next?
• What is the typical use of a rule input in Appian?
• Which function allows you to query a record type with paging and retrieve a total count?
• What is the Production environment used for?
• Which statement about local variables is valid?
• A record action should only be visible to certain users under a given expression. How should you configure this?
• Using the Appian index function, what value is returned by index({"a","b","c"},1,"x")?
• An expression rule deployed to production on January 12, 2022 has form type as a rule input and several other inputs describing the logged in user. Given values for these inputs, the rule returns a set of form instructions for the specific form as applicable to the logged in user. What is the most important action to take with regards to the object description?
• Where should you configure the rule inputs referencing process model values to ensure the start form displays correctly?
• NOT a listed data source for Appian record types. Which option is not listed as a supported data source?
• To set pv!dealershipName using a dealership lookup, which approach should you implement?
• What is the Appian Dev environment used for?
• When troubleshooting an interface error, what is the recommended first step?
• What is the primary role of a data store in Appian?
• Which code snippet retrieves the first 10 entries from the abc_book table as CDT objects and returns the total count?
• For a related action on an entity-backed record type, what is the proper domain prefix to reference the record data that will be passed into the process model as context?
• Which of the following is true about CDT constants referencing a data store entity?
• Which statement is true about memory optimization in a process model?
• You need to configure a one-to-many relationship between ACME_ORDER and ACME_ORDER_ITEM. What is a valid method for configuring this relationship in the database?
• You need to start a process using an email trigger. How should you configure this process model using the Process Model Properties dialog?
• Which domain is used to refer to metadata of a process model object within process model expressions, such as the creator, name, or description?
• In Appian, how is form data ensured to be available after the form is submitted?
• Which of the following is NOT a recommended way to reduce the memory footprint of a process model?
• What is the purpose of enabling data sync on a record type in Appian?
• How do you pass information from a process model to a form?
• To display a small feedback toolbar and collect user sentiment on every page, which Appian object should be called from each page to render the UI elements?
• Which node should you use to execute 'VIM Get Service Date' from 'VIM Update Vehicle' when the next node depends on pv!serviceDate?
• When adding a grid whose data source is a query entity, why might the out-of-the-box search box not appear even after setting showSearchBox to True?
• Which Appian design object connects to a relational database, establishing a relationship between custom data types and database tables?
• Which step is critical to pass information from a user form back to the process model in Appian?
• Which option is a valid method to trigger a process via external integration?
• What does displayvalue(1, {0,1,2}, {"Low","Medium","High"}, "Unknown") return?
• Which statement describes a best practice for strategizing code organization in a large Appian interface?
• Which code snippet calls the interface APP_RecordDashboard with appropriate values for recordId and firstName using best practices?
• Which of the following features is available only when data sync is enabled on a record type?
• Which code snippet accomplishes writing a query filter for all ABC_book items whose title contains "Guide"?
• What is the effect of IS_ACTIVE on a record type created from the PRODUCT table?
• Which Appian design object stores a reference to a group that will be assigned a task or receive a notification?
• To grant a group permission to move a file from an old folder to a new folder, which security configuration should you set for this group?
• Which statement is true when updating an existing record with the Write Records smart service?
• Which component is used to persist data to a data store in Appian when creating or updating records?
• To perform the same calculation on a new data collection form, what should you do?
• Which paging parameter controls how many records are returned per page in a query?
• According to Appian UI best practices, which datatype should be right-aligned on grids? assume the use of the English language.
• Which feature is typically used to open a new record form from a record list in Appian?
• Regarding rule inputs for expression rules, which statement is true?
• Which Appian feature automates repetitive manual tasks such as data extraction when there is no API?
• When a process instance hits an error on an unattended node, what happens?
• Which configuration is essential to pass data into a running process variable from other parts of the application?
• Where should you place logic to derive a computed attribute for a synced record type, such as a customer segment?
• What should you do to make the Update Case action easily accessible from the summary view of a Support Case?
• In a process model scenario, how should you address the requirement to stop email notifications for initial HR tasks while still notifying HR Supervisors?
• Which Appian refresh option corresponds to refreshing each time any referenced variable within a value parameter is updated?
• Which of the following is a valid way to start a process from an Appian interface?
• Which of the following is true about Card Layout in Appian?
• What is the minimum set of variables and/or inputs needed to keep a user’s selection when a submission loops back to a User Input Task?
• Which set of test scenarios should you configure for validating an email address?
• Which starting method would you use for a scenario: Starting Multiple Processes at Once with MNI that needs to run on multiple Execution Engines?
• Which relationship type best fits a scenario where a product has a basic set of fields plus a detailed description that is updated regularly?
• Which statement best describes when to use a stacked layout in a pizza toppings form?
• Interface data must update automatically every minute without user interaction. How should this be configured?
• Which code snippet correctly iterates over input values to replace invalid emails using MAIL_isValidEmail, with the valid ones preserved?
• How many default folders are created when you select Generate groups and folders to secure and organize objects for a new ACM application?
• In a process model with a start form and two synchronous subprocesses of 40 and 66 nodes each, all nodes chained from the start to the end, what could cause the confirmation screen not to be shown to a normal user?
• Which sequence of actions is required to incorporate a new database column into an Appian project that uses a CDT and datastore?
• What is a valid way to create a record type for only active products using the PRODUCT table?
• In a query's pagingInfo, which property describes pagination-related information?
• A business has large amounts of process data that is difficult for humans to analyze. Which Appian feature best helps gain insights on the data?
• In an Appian interface, a local variable named local!input is defined inside a localVariables block. If you reference local!input outside that block, which error is most likely shown?
• Which of the following is NOT created when generating groups and folders for ACM?
• Which option is NOT a method to trigger a process from within a process model?
• You are ordering a pizza using a form with a radio button for toppings. To prevent label truncation, which layout should you choose?
• Which Appian component would you use to display a bulleted list of information on an interface?
• To implement a many-to-many relationship between two record types in Appian, which approach is correct?
• What does len(ri!userComment) > 10 evaluate?
• What is the result of processing the string '0123456789ABD' with a function that outputs the first 10 characters followed by ellipsis for longer strings?
• What describes the primary purpose of the interface design object?
• In Appian, given groupA = {6,8,10,12} and groupB = {3,6,9,12}, what is the result of difference(groupA, groupB)?
• Which artifact shows the relationship between a record type and its backing database table?
• Which design object establishes a workflow in which results are written to a database after three users receive a task in a defined order?
• Which statement about the today() function is true?
• Which a!refreshVariable configuration should be added so that local!usernameLastModified stores the correct timestamp when the username changes?
• Which Appian function returns the first N characters of a string?
• Where should you look to view a record type relationship diagram?
• What will displayvalue(2, {0,1,2}, {"A","B","C"}, "Unknown") return?
• Which environment is intended for business users to use the final version?
• Which of the following options correctly identifies the object used to render a bottom-of-page toolbar across multiple pages?
• When displaying a pie chart whose data is stored in a local variable in the parent interface and used by a child interface, what is the most efficient method to access that data in the child?
• A user needs to navigate from a record summary to an external URL. Which interface component supports this?
• What is the expected output of union(ri!fruits, ri!vegitables) if inputs are text arrays?
• Which statement reflects an Appian user interface design best practice?
• Do the following code snippets return the same Boolean value? A: if(ri!customerAge > 18, true, false) B: ri!customerAge > 18
• Which approach is recommended for organizing code in a large Appian interface?
• Which statement about the union of two text arrays in Appian is correct?
• Where can you read the release notes for each Appian version?
• What is Appian best practice for calling a query on your interface?
• Which Appian object is used to model business processes?
• Which parameter controls whether the total count is returned in a queryEntity call?
• Which scenario is ideal for Appian portals?
• How could you have prevented the error where a rule was called with three parameters instead of four?
• Which Appian Designer View would you use to quickly view an application's packages and supporting documentation?
• How should you structure the process model to add new invoice and the new invoice items to the system?
• Where can an Appian Developer connect with and share their expertise with other Appian developers?
• How can you prevent users from accessing Tempo?
• Which statement about data sync on a record type is true?
• What is the Appian data type for storing a date without a time component?
• To pass data into a process from other parts of your Appian application, which configuration is required in the process?
• Which Appian feature helps you access enterprise data quickly, define easily leveraged relationships, and establish custom fields based on available information?
• Which is a valid definition of an expression that prefixes each value in a list with 'ID:'?
• If a user reports that clicking the button to complete a task does nothing, what is a likely configuration issue?
• Which variable type is used to store data used by a single node of a process model?
• Which statement is true about the relationship between a record type and a database-backed data store in Appian?
• In an Appian process model, which feature allows a User Input Task to loop back to the same task after submission?
• When naming a local variable for an applicant's height in an expression rule, which naming convention reflects best practice?
• If a button is not submitting a form, which option is a likely cause?
• Which is Appian best practice for calling interface rules on your interface?
• When applying a default filter to a record type, what is a true statement about data excluded by the filter?
• To prevent a user from submitting a form when an invalid value is entered, which approach is correct?
• Which Appian feature helps the implementation team analyze the event log of data from an existing process?
• An interface references an expression rule. What are the relationships between the objects?
• Given ri!name is 'Maria' and ri!directory is a list of maps including Maria and setven, what is the expected output of the expression whereContains( ri!name, index(ri!directory, 'name') )?
• Which variables are used to pass data into and out of a subprocess?
• You are configuring an employee onboarding User Input task that will be assigned to the Human Resources group. Based on the default behavior for task assignments, which statement is valid?
• You are given a list of VM_Vehicles Custom Data Types. Which smart service offers the best performance to write the values to the database?
• To add a script task between two User Input Tasks assigned to the same user, what needs to be configured so the user sees the second form immediately after submitting the first?
• Which design object establishes a data structure into which a process model can set values prior to writing the database?
• What is the role of a Subprocess in an Appian process model?
• To share data from a parent interface with a child interface, which option best describes how to pass the data?
• Which statement about Appian interfaces is true?
• Where do you configure mapping of process model values to a start form's inputs?
• To add a new attribute to a database-backed synced ACME employee record, which step should you perform?
• In debugging a bug where a dropdown shows labels but the selected value disappears, what is the most likely fix?
• If you need to rename a field in a Custom Data Type (CDT) that is backed by a database entity, and the data store's Automatically Update Database Schema option is off, what is the recommended procedure?
• Which statement about editing interfaces and expression rules is true?
• Which use case is appropriate as a record list action?
• Which option is NOT recommended for reducing memory usage when storing large data in process variables?
• Which Appian Designer View should you use to quickly view the structure of an application, its packages, and supporting documentation?
• What is the result of union(groupA, groupB)?
• Which relationship type best describes an order that contains multiple order items?
• Which function is used to query a record type with paging and sorting?
• In a CDT ABC_book, with a constant that refers to its data store entity ABC_DSE_BOOK, what is the purpose of this constant?
• In Appian expressions, what does ri! denote?
• Which code snippet best retrieves the total number of authors without loading all data?
• Which statement best describes where the results of a Write to Data Store Entity node are stored?
• Which of the following is a best practice when designing interface data calls?
• Which types of objects can be called using the 'rule!' domain prefix?
• When adding a new column to an existing database table used by an Appian app, what is the correct sequence of steps to implement the change?
• What is the result of intersection(groupA, groupB)?
• Which method matches the use case 'Changing to a User Input Task and using the Results of the subprocess in the calling process'?
• According to Appian best practices, what button styling should be used for the primary action on a timesheet approval?
• What prerequisite configuration is required to add a process model into a site as a tab?
• How do you reference a field inside a Custom Data Type (CDT) from a rule or interface, such as accessing dealershipName on a vehicle CDT?
• Which code snippet will correctly replace invalid emails in a list using the MAIL_isValidEmail() rule?
• Which Appian feature would you use to automate a manual, repetitive task when there is no API?
• Which configuration supports the desired vehicle record list behavior?
• Out-of-the-box behavior that indicates a text input field is required is which of the following?
• What can be used at the top of a page to add visual appeal and serve as an obvious header with an overlay?
• While learning about a new Appian function, what should you do first to obtain information?
• After writing a new vehicle with auto-increment primary key using Write to Data Store Entity, how should you obtain the value?
• In an Appian if expression, when the condition is true, what is returned?
• What is the impact of reordering fields in a record type backed by a database table?
• How can you add test data into your rule inputs while editing an interface object?
• What is the recommended approach to share data from a parent interface to a child interface rather than accessing the parent's scope directly?
• Which setting controls how many records are returned per page when querying a record type?
• Which two groups can be set within Application Properties?
• Which relationship type best describes a scenario with many employees on multiple projects?
• Where can Appian developers connect with other Appian developers to share their expertise?
• When you see an error that 'choiceLabels and choiceValues array must be the same length', what is the most likely issue?
• What is the purpose of a datastore entity constant in Appian?
• Which Condition must be true in order to establish record type relationships?
• When configuring the Write Records smart service to modify an existing author, what must the record ID contain?
• What is a likely issue when a text field disappears after you click out of it, and how would you fix it?
• You need to be able to define record type relationships. What is a required prerequisite in Appian?
• When configuring a node to write a new video as a row in a CDT’s corresponding database table, which inputs must you configure?
• To keep the customer segment up to date when using synced record types, which approach is recommended?
• In Appian's index function, what happens if the requested index is out of bounds?
• Which domain prefix should be used for variables in an Appian interface?
• What are the minimum parameters required to delete an author record using the Delete Records smart service?
• If you need to remove an unused field from an existing record type backed by a database, what is the recommended action?