Coding Standards Quiz - 7/8/2009 | Attempts: 111

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Explain in your own words why you chose the answers to question 1.

3.

What must you call in order to create a .pyID on a clipboard page that is a decedent of Work-?

The Method Property-Set to assign a value to the property
The Activity GenerateID
The Method Property-Set-Special to assign a value to the property
The Activity GenerateNewID

Correct Answer

A. The Activity GenerateID

Explanation

.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.

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4.

Assuming you were developing an application on a PRPC v5.1 system and you have a rule that is in a locked ruleset, what things must you do in order to deprecate a rule?

Unlock the ruleset and delete the rule
Set the availability to "No"
Set the availability to "Withdrawn"
Add the word "DEPRECATED" to the description fields
Set the availability to "Blocked"

Correct Answer(s)

A. Add the word "DEPRECATED" to the description fields
A. Set the availability to "Blocked"

Explanation

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 Unlocking the ruleset and deleting the rule, setting the availability to "No" or "Withdrawn" won't suffice for deprecation.

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Assuming you were developing an application on a PRPC v5.2 and later system and you have a rule that is in a locked ruleset, what things must you do in order to deprecate a rule?

Unlock the ruleset and delete the rule
Set the availability to "No"
Set the availability to "Withdrawn"
Add the word "DEPRECATED" to the description fields
Set the availability to "Blocked"

Correct Answer(s)

A. Set the availability to "Withdrawn"
A. Add the word "DEPRECATED" to the description fields

Explanation

To deprecate a rule in a locked ruleset on a PRPC v5.2 and later system, you must set the availability to "Withdrawn" and add the word "DEPRECATED" to the description fields.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.

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6.

When restricting the list of valid values for a property, the following mechanism(s) should be used to configure the list:

Rule-Obj-Validate to validate that the value is part of a pre-defined list
A local table edit should be created on the Rule-Obj-Property rule
Rule-Obj-FieldValue instances should be created for each of the possible values
A remote table edit should be used to reference an external list of possible values

Correct Answer(s)

A. Rule-Obj-FieldValue instances should be created for each of the possible values
A. A remote table edit should be used to reference an external list of possible values

Explanation

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.

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7.

What shape type(s) must you never remove from a flow once it has been deployed to production and there are work objects started on that flow?

Assignment
Fork
Router
Connector Utility
Spin-off

Correct Answer

A. Assignment

Explanation

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.

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8.

Why must you always perform an Obj-Save-Cancel when an Obj-Save fails?

9.

What following things must be down in order to define an Activity as abstract?

Put the string "=Abstract=" in the usage description
Put a single step that is commented out indicating that the activity is abstract
Put a single step that throws a PRRuntimeException indicating that the activity is abstract
Put several steps in the activity that dictate how that activity will perform operations

Correct Answer(s)

A. Put the string "=Abstract=" in the usage description
A. Put a single step that is commented out indicating that the activity is abstract

Explanation

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.

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10.

Which of the following fields must always be populated on every rule?

Short description
Usage description
Instance description
Long description
None are required

Correct Answer(s)

A. Short description
A. Usage description
A. Long description

Explanation

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.

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11.

Why should Rule-Obj-Flow and Rule-Obj-FlowAction rules always have a short description that starts with a verb?

12.

Which of the following are good examples of names given to rules?

BeforeAction_AutoSubmit
AutoSubmit_AfterAction
CreateCorrLetter
ProcessWork
GetWork_Objects

Correct Answer(s)

A. AutoSubmit_AfterAction
A. ProcessWork

Explanation

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.

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13.

Which of the following are clipboard page names allowed by the standards?

TmpClipPage
TempClipPg
PageListPg
PyWorkPage
MyPage

Correct Answer(s)

A. PageListPg
A. PyWorkPage

Explanation

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.

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14.

Why should you always use Rule-Obj-ListView and Rule-Obj-SummaryView rules to run reports against PRPC managed database tables instead of RDB-List rules?

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Explain in your own words why you chose the answers to question 1.

What must you call in order to create a .pyID on a clipboard page that is a decedent of Work-?

Assuming you were developing an application on a PRPC v5.1 system and you have a rule that is in a locked ruleset, what things must you do in order to deprecate a rule?

Assuming you were developing an application on a PRPC v5.2 and later system and you have a rule that is in a locked ruleset, what things must you do in order to deprecate a rule?

When restricting the list of valid values for a property, the following mechanism(s) should be used to configure the list:

What shape type(s) must you never remove from a flow once it has been deployed to production and there are work objects started on that flow?

Why must you always perform an Obj-Save-Cancel when an Obj-Save fails?

What following things must be down in order to define an Activity as abstract?

Which of the following fields must always be populated on every rule?

Why should Rule-Obj-Flow and Rule-Obj-FlowAction rules always have a short description that starts with a verb?

Which of the following are good examples of names given to rules?

Which of the following are clipboard page names allowed by the standards?

Why should you always use Rule-Obj-ListView and Rule-Obj-SummaryView rules to run reports against PRPC managed database tables instead of RDB-List rules?