Coding Standards Quiz - 7/8/2009

.pyID is a property whose value needs to be unique based upon the .pyWorkIDPrefix along with an internally generated sequence number. You should not explicitly set this number. GenerateNewID is not intended to be called for work objects.

Once a flow has been deployed to production and work objects have been started on that flow, the shape type that must never be removed is the "Assignment" shape. This shape is responsible for assigning work to users or work queues and removing it could potentially disrupt the workflow and cause errors or delays in processing the work objects.

The preferred method for comparing two string values is to use the @equals() library function or the Lib(PegaRULES:String).equals() library function. These functions are specifically designed for comparing string values and ensure accurate results. Using the == operator or the = operator may not yield the desired outcome as they compare object references rather than the actual string values.

The names "AutoSubmit_AfterAction" and "ProcessWork" are good examples of names given to rules because they are clear and descriptive. The name "AutoSubmit_AfterAction" suggests that the rule is related to an automatic submission that occurs after an action is taken. Similarly, "ProcessWork" indicates that the rule is involved in processing work. These names provide a clear understanding of the purpose and functionality of the rules. On the other hand, the other names provided ("BeforeAction_AutoSubmit" and "GetWork_Objects") are not as clear and may not effectively convey the purpose of the rules.

To define an Activity as abstract, it is necessary to put the string "=Abstract=" in the usage description and also include a single step that is commented out indicating that the activity is abstract. This way, other developers can understand that the activity is intended to be used as a base class and cannot be instantiated directly. The "=Abstract=" string in the usage description serves as a clear indication of the abstract nature of the activity, while the commented out step provides additional documentation within the code itself.

The short description, usage description, and long description fields must always be populated on every rule. These fields provide essential information about the rule, such as its purpose, how it should be used, and additional details for clarification. By ensuring that these fields are filled out, it helps users understand and utilize the rule effectively.

To deprecate a rule in a locked ruleset on a PRPC v5.1 system, you need to add the word "DEPRECATED" to the description fields and set the availability to "Blocked". Unlocking the ruleset and deleting the rule, setting the availability to "No" or "Withdrawn" won't suffice for deprecation.

To deprecate a rule in a locked ruleset on a PRPC v5.2 and later system, you must set the availability to "Withdrawn" and add the word "DEPRECATED" to the description fields. Unlocking the ruleset and deleting the rule, setting the availability to "No", or setting the availability to "Blocked" are not necessary actions to deprecate a rule.

The correct answer is that "Rule-Obj-FieldValue instances should be created for each of the possible values" and "A remote table edit should be used to reference an external list of possible values".

To restrict the list of valid values for a property, Rule-Obj-FieldValue instances should be created for each possible value. This allows the system to validate that the value entered is part of the predefined list.

Additionally, a remote table edit should be used to reference an external list of possible values. This allows the system to dynamically retrieve the list from an external source, ensuring that it is always up to date.

By using both mechanisms, the list of valid values can be properly configured and enforced.

The correct answer is PageListPg and pyWorkPage. These two names are allowed by the standards for clipboard pages. TmpClipPage, TempClipPg, and MyPage are not mentioned in the question as being allowed by the standards, so they are not correct answers.