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A manager requests a report that contains the following columns: Create Date, Case ID, Create Operator, and Work Status. You must sort the Case ID values so the case with the highest ID value appears at the top of the list and descends in order. How would you design the report definition to support this requirement?
- For the Case ID property, select Highest to Lowest sort type.
- Add a filter condition where Case ID is greater than one.
- For the Case ID property, select Count in the Summarize column.
- Make sure that the Case ID is the first column in the report.

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This Pega CSA Certified 8.1 quiz assesses knowledge on creating Pega-based applications, focusing on cloud deployment and optimization, engaging business and IT resources, and adhering to Pega best practices. It's ideal for learners aiming to validate their skills in Pega application development.

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2.

What type of step typically requires contextual instructions?
- Create Case
- Send Email
- Collect Information
- Change stage
Correct Answer

A. Collect Information

Explanation

Collecting information typically requires contextual instructions because it involves gathering specific data or details from a source or individual. Contextual instructions are necessary to provide guidance on what information needs to be collected, how it should be collected, and any specific requirements or guidelines that need to be followed. This ensures that the collected information is accurate, relevant, and meets the desired objectives or purposes.

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The primary purpose of a service level is to _________________.
- Assign cases to the appropriate case worker
- Help ensure timely completion of assignments
- Track assignment status over time
- Generate service level reports
Correct Answer

A. Help ensure timely completion of assignments

Explanation

The primary purpose of a service level is to help ensure timely completion of assignments. This means that a service level is designed to establish standards and expectations for the completion of tasks or assignments within a specific timeframe. By having a service level in place, organizations can monitor and manage the progress of assignments, ensuring that they are completed within the designated time frame. This helps to improve efficiency, productivity, and customer satisfaction by ensuring that tasks are completed in a timely manner.

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How does assignment routing improve efficiency?
- By assigning work to the currently available party.
- By assigning work to the party in the appropriate time zone.
- By assigning work to the most senior party in a work group.
- By assigning work to the most appropriate parties.
Correct Answer

A. By assigning work to the most appropriate parties.

Explanation

Assignment routing improves efficiency by assigning work to the most appropriate parties. This ensures that tasks are given to individuals with the necessary skills and expertise to complete them effectively and efficiently. By matching the right person to the right job, assignment routing minimizes errors, reduces the need for rework, and optimizes productivity. It also helps in utilizing resources effectively and ensures that tasks are completed in a timely manner, leading to improved overall efficiency.

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PyWorkPage stores which type of information?
- Information about a case.
- Data cached from an outside system.
- Information about the current operator.
- Information about the Pega server.
Correct Answer

A. Information about a case.

Explanation

The correct answer is "Information about a case." In Pega, pyWorkPage is a data structure that stores information related to a specific case. It contains all the data and properties associated with the case, such as case ID, case status, case details, and any other relevant information. This allows the system to track and manage the case throughout its lifecycle.

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You are adding a field to your case type in which users must enter the day, month, and year they were hired before the user can submit the user form. The field type must enforce a date format. What two validation approaches would you use to meet the validation requirements? (Choose Two)
- Use the Required option
- Define the field type as a date
- Add Add the word Required to the field label
- Use the read-only option
Correct Answer(s)

A. Use the Required option
A. Define the field type as a date

Explanation

To meet the validation requirements, you would use the "Required" option to ensure that the field must be filled out before the form can be submitted. Additionally, you would define the field type as a date to enforce a specific date format for the user input. These two approaches together would help enforce the validation requirements for the field.

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Adding instructions to a step _______________.
- Defines what a step should do
- Instructs an architect how to build the step
- Describes the business value of the step
- Describes to an end user what should be done in a step
Correct Answer

A. Describes to an end user what should be done in a step

Explanation

Adding instructions to a step describes to an end user what should be done in a step. This means that the instructions provide clear guidance and directions to the person performing the step, ensuring they understand the actions they need to take. These instructions are typically written in a way that is easy for the end user to understand and follow, helping them to successfully complete the step.

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In an online shopping application, the primary case type Purchase Order has two child case types: Payment and Packaging. In processing Purchase Order case PO-11, Payment case Pay-37 and Packaging case Pac-56 are created. Which statement about the processing of PO-11, Pay-37, and Pac-56 is correct?
- PO-11 has to be resolved before either Pay-37 and Pac-56 is resolved.
- Both Pay-37 and Pac-56 have to be resolved before PO-11 can be resolved.
- Pac-56 has to be resolved before Pay-37 is resolved.
- PO-11 can be resolved when either Pay-37 or Pac-56 is resolved.
Correct Answer

A. Both Pay-37 and Pac-56 have to be resolved before PO-11 can be resolved.

Explanation

Both Pay-37 and Pac-56 have to be resolved before PO-11 can be resolved because in the given scenario, Payment case Pay-37 and Packaging case Pac-56 are child case types of the Purchase Order case PO-11. This means that both Pay-37 and Pac-56 are dependent on the resolution of PO-11. Therefore, in order to resolve PO-11, both of its child cases must be resolved first.

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You want to engage business and IT resources to review the working models. What best practice helps accomplish this objective?
- Approval process
- Pega Cloud
- Guardrail compliance
- Direct Capture of Objectives (DCO)
Correct Answer

A. Direct Capture of Objectives (DCO)

Explanation

Direct Capture of Objectives (DCO) is the best practice that helps engage business and IT resources to review the working models. DCO is a collaborative approach that allows stakeholders to directly capture and define their objectives, requirements, and expectations for the project. It ensures that both business and IT are aligned and have a clear understanding of the project goals. By involving both parties in the review process, DCO promotes effective communication, collaboration, and consensus building, resulting in improved project outcomes.

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10.

Which two of the following are benefits of following Pega guardrails? (Choose Two)
- Guardrails help developers to track compliance with Pega best practices.
- Guardrails help developers build applications that are easier to maintain and have fewer defects.
- Guardrails help managers create schedules for efficiently allocating developer resources.
- Guardrails help project managers ensure that applications are completed on time.
Correct Answer(s)

A. Guardrails help developers to track compliance with Pega best practices.
A. Guardrails help developers build applications that are easier to maintain and have fewer defects.

Explanation

Following Pega guardrails provides benefits to developers in two ways. Firstly, guardrails help developers track compliance with Pega best practices, ensuring that they are following the recommended guidelines and standards for developing Pega applications. This helps in maintaining consistency and quality in the development process. Secondly, guardrails also assist developers in building applications that are easier to maintain and have fewer defects. By adhering to the guardrails, developers can avoid common pitfalls and design flaws, resulting in more stable and efficient applications.

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Step in the case life cycle sets the case status to Pending- Approval. When does the case status automatically update?
- Case status automatically updates.
- At the end of the step.
- At the beginning of the step.
- Case status cannot update automatically.
Correct Answer

A. At the beginning of the step.

Explanation

The case status automatically updates at the beginning of the step in the case life cycle. This means that as soon as the step is initiated, the case status will be automatically updated to reflect the current stage of the case. This ensures that the case status accurately represents the progress of the case and allows for effective tracking and management of cases.

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A home loan company has home appraisal offices in various regions. Each office has a work queue. The company requires that appraisals be assigned to offices based on the home's location. For example, home appraisals for Boston are assigned to the New England office work queue. Which routing approach supports this requirement?
- It is not possible to support this requirement. The router must define a specific work queue.
- Route the assignment to the correct work queue based on business logic.
- Route the assignment based on appraiser skills.
- Route the assignment based on an appraiser role.
Correct Answer

A. Route the assignment to the correct work queue based on business logic.

Explanation

The correct answer is "Route the assignment to the correct work queue based on business logic." This approach supports the requirement of assigning home appraisals to offices based on the home's location. By using business logic, the router can determine the appropriate work queue for each appraisal based on its location. This allows for efficient and accurate routing of assignments to the respective offices, ensuring that each appraisal is handled by the appropriate team.

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13.

A _____________ defines the look and feel of an application.
- Format
- Mixin
- Skin
- Control
Correct Answer

A. Skin

Explanation

A skin defines the look and feel of an application. It includes visual elements such as colors, fonts, and images that are used to create a consistent and visually appealing user interface. Skins are often customizable, allowing users to personalize the appearance of the application to their preferences. They play a crucial role in creating a cohesive and visually appealing user experience.

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The goal milestone in a service level defines that amount of time ______________.
- Allowed for a user to advance to the next stage
- In which the case or step should be completed
- Allowed before an assignment is considered overdue
- In which the case or step must be completed
Correct Answer

A. In which the case or step should be completed

Explanation

The goal milestone in a service level defines the amount of time in which the case or step should be completed. This means that the specified time frame serves as a target or expectation for the completion of the case or step, ensuring that it is accomplished within the defined timeframe.

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You check out a rule to update it. While the rule is checked out, another developer decides to test a case type by creating and processing the case. What happens when the application attempts to use the rule you checked out?
- The application ignores the checked-out version and uses the previous version in the application ruleset.
- The application cannot run because the rule is unavailable.
- The application runs the checked-out version of the rule, because that is the most up-to-date version of the rule.
- The application returns an error and stops processing the case, because the rule is unavailable for use.
Correct Answer

A. The application ignores the checked-out version and uses the previous version in the application ruleset.

Explanation

When a rule is checked out in an application, it means that it is being updated or modified by a developer. In this scenario, if another developer tries to test a case type by creating and processing the case while the rule is checked out, the application will ignore the checked-out version and instead use the previous version of the rule that is available in the application ruleset. This ensures that the application continues to run smoothly and does not encounter any errors or interruptions due to the ongoing modification of the rule.

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A parallel process is defined as _______________.
- A process that is not part of the primary flow in the case life cycle
- A process that executes in the context of another process
- A process that executes in the context of the current case
- A process that executes over the same time period as other processes
Correct Answer

A. A process that executes over the same time period as other processes

Explanation

A parallel process is a process that executes over the same time period as other processes. This means that multiple processes are running simultaneously, allowing for increased efficiency and speed in completing tasks. By executing in parallel, these processes can work independently of each other, reducing the overall time required to complete a task or achieve a goal.

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Choose three items that are considerations for approval configuration (Choose Three).
- The list of approvers
- The approval process flow
- The approval levels
- The salary grades of the approvers
- The locations of the approvers
Correct Answer(s)

A. The list of approvers
A. The approval process flow
A. The approval levels

Explanation

The list of approvers, the approval process flow, and the approval levels are all important considerations for approval configuration. The list of approvers determines who has the authority to approve or reject requests. The approval process flow outlines the sequence of steps and actions required for the approval process. The approval levels define the hierarchy or structure of approvals, indicating which level of authority is required for different types of requests. These three factors are crucial in designing an effective approval system that ensures appropriate decision-making and accountability.

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In App Studio, when is the earliest opportunity to configure a user view for a step in a case life cycle?
- You can configure the user view for a step after you create the entire case life cycle.
- You can configure the user view for a step after you add that step to the case life cycle.
- You can configure the user view for a step any time after you configure the pick list data types.
- You can configure the user view for a step before you start creating the case life cycle.
Correct Answer

A. You can configure the user view for a step after you add that step to the case life cycle.

Explanation

The earliest opportunity to configure a user view for a step in a case life cycle is after you add that step to the case life cycle. This means that you can configure the user view for a step as soon as you have added it to the overall life cycle structure.

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You are designing a travel plan application. A hotel booking step displays a form in which users select a hotel and enter their check-in and check-out dates. The application calculates and then displays the cost for the hotel room. The form also includes fields to select options, such as valet parking at an extra cost. The application totals the cost for any selected options and adds that amount to the total room cost to equal the grand total, which is displayed in a field. Which two of the following properties would you use as the target properties? (Choose Two)
- Total cost of options
- Price of each option
- Total cost for the hotel room
- Number of days at the hotel
Correct Answer(s)

A. Total cost of options
A. Total cost for the hotel room

Explanation

The target properties for this scenario would be the "Total cost of options" and the "Total cost for the hotel room". The "Total cost of options" property is needed to calculate the additional cost for selected options, such as valet parking. The "Total cost for the hotel room" property is needed to calculate the cost of the hotel room itself. Both of these properties are necessary to calculate the overall "grand total" cost that is displayed to the user.

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You want to capture the delivery method for a purchase request. The options are Standard, Premium, or Next Day. You use the Data Model tab to create the property. How would you define the list with the delivery options?
- Radio button
- Picklist
- Field group (list)
- Text (paragraph)
Correct Answer

A. Picklist

Explanation

In order to capture the delivery method for a purchase request, the best way to define the list with the delivery options would be to use a picklist. A picklist allows the user to select one option from a predefined list of choices, which in this case would be Standard, Premium, or Next Day. This ensures that the user can only choose a valid delivery option and helps to maintain data consistency.

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You have added a page list property named Dependents to a view in the Case Designer. This page list contains the property .Relationship. You want to display the list in the view and populate a field with the default value of Not Applicable. How do you configure the pySetFieldDefaults data transform to meet this requirement?
- Set .Dependents(1).Relationship to Not Applicable
- Set Not Applicable to equal .Dependents(1).Relationship
- Set .Dependents(1).pyLabel to an empty string and a parameter named Not Applicable
- Set .Dependents(1).pyLabel and a comment action using the value Not Applicable
Correct Answer

A. Set .Dependents(1).Relationship to Not Applicable

Explanation

In order to display the page list property "Dependents" in the view and populate a field with the default value of "Not Applicable", you need to configure the pySetFieldDefaults data transform by setting ".Dependents(1).Relationship" to "Not Applicable". This will ensure that the first item in the page list property has its "Relationship" field set to the desired default value.

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In which two of the following situations would you use a data transform? (Choose Two)
- Set default values when creating a case.
- Create properties after the case has been created.
- Execute a flow action.
- Copy data from one page to another.
Correct Answer(s)

A. Set default values when creating a case.
A. Copy data from one page to another.

Explanation

A data transform is used to manipulate data within a case in Pega. In the given situations, a data transform would be used to set default values when creating a case. This allows for the automatic population of certain fields with predefined values. Additionally, a data transform would be used to copy data from one page to another. This is useful when transferring data between different sections or stages of a case.

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In a mortgage application, the user creates a loan request. In order for the loan request to be approved, the loan officer must receive the results of an appraisal. How would you configure the case types to reflect their relationship?
- Make mortgage a parent case type. Make loan request and appraisal child case types.
- Make appraisal a parent case type and loan request a child case type.
- Make both loan request and appraisal peer case types.
- Make loan request a parent case type and appraisal a child case type.
Correct Answer

A. Make loan request a parent case type and appraisal a child case type.

Explanation

The loan request and appraisal have a hierarchical relationship in the mortgage application process. The loan request is the main case type, and the appraisal is dependent on the loan request. Therefore, it makes sense to configure the loan request as the parent case type and the appraisal as the child case type. This way, the loan request can be created first, and then the appraisal can be initiated and linked to the loan request for the loan officer to receive the results and proceed with the approval process.

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A candidate's language skills are captured in a candidate case. What type of property is used to capture the candidate's language skill if the property reference is .Language(Spanish)?
- Value group
- Page
- Single value
- Text
Correct Answer

A. Value group

Explanation

The property reference ".Language(Spanish)" suggests that the candidate's language skill is being captured for the Spanish language specifically. In this case, a value group property would be used to capture the candidate's language skill. A value group property allows for multiple values to be selected, which is useful for capturing language skills as candidates may have proficiency in multiple languages.

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You need to fetch exchange rates that are updated on a daily basis from a web service and make them available in your application using a data page. Which scope would you select for the data page?
- Application
- Node
- Thread
- Request
Correct Answer

A. Node

Explanation

The correct answer is Node. Selecting the Node scope for the data page ensures that the exchange rates fetched from the web service are available and shared across all users and sessions on the same server node. This allows for efficient use of system resources and avoids unnecessary duplication of data.

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A form lists a group of recreational activities users can select when booking a vacation. One column lists the activity name, a second column provides the check box for activity selection, and a third column displays a thumbnail image of the activity. When viewed on a small screen, you do not need to display the images. What three configuration steps would you take to support this requirement? (Choose Three)
- Set the image column to other importance.
- Set the activity name and check box columns to primary importance.
- Set the check box column to primary importance.
- Set the check box column to secondary importance.
- Set the activity name column to primary importance.
Correct Answer(s)

A. Set the image column to other importance.
A. Set the check box column to secondary importance.
A. Set the activity name column to primary importance.

Explanation

The correct answer is to set the image column to other importance, set the check box column to secondary importance, and set the activity name column to primary importance. By setting the image column to other importance, it indicates that the images are not necessary when viewed on a small screen. Setting the check box column to secondary importance ensures that the activity selection is still visible, but not as prominent as the activity name. Finally, setting the activity name column to primary importance highlights the main information that users need to see when selecting activities for their vacation.

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You want to create a reusable font style for buttons, and links. To do this, you would create a __________.
- Format
- Control
- Mixin
- Overlay
Correct Answer

A. Mixin

Explanation

A mixin is a reusable code snippet that can be included in multiple styles or components. In this case, creating a mixin would allow you to define the font style for buttons and links in one place, making it easier to apply and maintain consistency throughout your design. By using a mixin, you can easily update the font style in one location and have it automatically applied to all buttons and links that use the mixin.

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A prospective employee must pass a criminal background check before receiving an offer. When would you add a decision point to the workflow process?
- Verifying prospective employees work references
- Declining offer to prospective employee
- Offering job to prospective employee
- Running a criminal background check
Correct Answer

A. Running a criminal background check

Explanation

Adding a decision point to the workflow process of running a criminal background check would be necessary to determine whether the prospective employee passes or fails the check. This decision point allows the employer to make an informed decision based on the results of the background check before offering the job to the candidate. It ensures that the employer is aware of any criminal history that may affect the candidate's suitability for the position.

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Automating decisions based on business logic enables _________.
- Application users to focus on more nuanced decisions that require business expertise
- Architects to improve the performance of the application
- Application users to mark a specific location for business exceptions that may arise in the process flow
- Architects to spend less time building the application
Correct Answer

A. Application users to focus on more nuanced decisions that require business expertise

Explanation

Automating decisions based on business logic allows application users to focus on more nuanced decisions that require business expertise. This means that the automation of routine and repetitive decisions frees up the users' time and attention to handle more complex and strategic decisions that involve their specialized knowledge and experience in the business domain. By automating the basic decision-making process, users can dedicate their efforts to higher-value tasks that require their expertise, ultimately leading to improved overall decision-making and business outcomes.

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30.

Which of the following two sets represent action sets (event > action) in Pega Platform? (Choose Two)
- Open mobile app > Focus
- Run data transform > Enter
- Tab key > Add new work
- Double-click > Scan barcode/QR code
Correct Answer(s)

A. Tab key > Add new work
A. Double-click > Scan barcode/QR code

Explanation

The sets "Tab key > Add new work" and "Double-click > Scan barcode/QR code" represent action sets in Pega Platform because they describe a specific event followed by an action. In both cases, pressing the tab key or double-clicking triggers the corresponding action of adding new work or scanning a barcode/QR code.

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When modeling the life cycle of a case, stages represent a ______________ or a _______________ (Choose Two)
- Subset of data used to resolve case
- Transfer for authority
- Single actor performing a single action
- Significant change in the status of a case
Correct Answer(s)

A. Transfer for authority
A. Significant change in the status of a case

Explanation

The stages in the life cycle of a case represent both a transfer for authority and a significant change in the status of the case. The transfer for authority refers to the process of handing over the responsibility and decision-making power from one actor or department to another. This transfer signifies a shift in the progression of the case and indicates that it is moving towards resolution. Additionally, the stages also represent significant changes in the status of the case, indicating that it has reached a new milestone or phase in its progression.

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Conditional paths in a case life cycle are used to define __________________.
- Subprocesses that run in parallel with the context of the current case
- Paths in the case life cycle that are followed based on the context of a parallel case
- Subprocesses that run in the context of the current case
- Paths in the case life cycle that are chosen by a user at run-time or are based on runtime values
Correct Answer

A. Paths in the case life cycle that are chosen by a user at run-time or are based on runtime values

Explanation

Conditional paths in a case life cycle are used to define paths in the case life cycle that are chosen by a user at run-time or are based on runtime values. These paths allow for flexibility and customization in the case life cycle, as they can be determined dynamically based on user input or specific conditions during runtime. This enables the system to adapt and respond to different scenarios or requirements, providing a more personalized and interactive experience for the user.

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How does the passed deadline interval differ from the goal and deadline intervals?
- Goal and deadline intervals can only repeat one time.
- Goal and deadline intervals begin at the start of the assignment.
- Goal and deadline intervals do not repeat.
- Goal and deadline intervals have limited escalation options.
Correct Answer

A. Goal and deadline intervals do not repeat.

Explanation

The passed deadline interval differs from the goal and deadline intervals because it can repeat multiple times. While the goal and deadline intervals can only repeat once, the passed deadline interval can occur repeatedly until the task is completed. This means that the passed deadline interval does not have a fixed endpoint like the goal and deadline intervals.

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34.

Which type of data is exposed by default?
- Business metrics, such as the total value of a sales order, are exposed by default.
- Process metrics, such as the current stage or status, are exposed by default.
- Neither process metrics nor business metrics are exposed by default.
- Both process metrics and business metrics are exposed by default.
Correct Answer

A. Process metrics, such as the current stage or status, are exposed by default.

Explanation

Process metrics, such as the current stage or status, are exposed by default. This means that when data is accessed or viewed, the default information that is shown is related to the progress or status of a process. On the other hand, business metrics, such as the total value of a sales order, are not exposed by default. This suggests that specific action or permission is required to access or view business-related data. Therefore, the correct answer is that process metrics are exposed by default.

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An application references a data element found in the Work- class. How is this rule inherited by the application?
- By applying directed inheritance.
- By adding the ruleset that contains the property to the application.
- By applying pattern inheritance.
- By naming Pega RULES as the built-on application.
Correct Answer

A. By applying directed inheritance.

Explanation

The correct answer is "By applying directed inheritance". In Pega, directed inheritance allows an application to inherit rules from another class. In this case, the application is referencing a data element from the Work- class, and by applying directed inheritance, the application can inherit the rules associated with that data element. This means that the application can access and use the rules defined in the Work- class without having to redefine them.

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A manager has requested a report that shows the purchase requests for each of the regional cost centers. The manager wants to organize the results so the cost center appears only once on the report and the requests are listed under cost center. How would you configure the report definition?
- Filter the results so that only cost center and requests are included in the report
- Use the requests column to group the results.
- Use the cost center column to group the results.
- Summarize the requests column by count.
Correct Answer

A. Use the cost center column to group the results.

Explanation

To configure the report definition as requested by the manager, the cost center column should be used to group the results. This means that the report will display each cost center only once, and the purchase requests will be listed under each respective cost center. By grouping the results based on the cost center column, the report will provide a clear and organized view of the purchase requests for each regional cost center.

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Your organization has a standard loan request report that contains columns for loan ID, loan officer, work status, and a loan creation date. A manager requests a report that includes only loans created in the previous quarter and do not have a status of New. How would you configure the report filter to support this requirement?
- Create two conditions: Work Status does not equal New, AND Creation Date is less than current quarter.
- Create two conditions: Work Condition equals New OR Creation Date does not equal Previous Quarter.
- Create two conditions: Work Status does not equal New, AND Creation Date is equal to Previous Quarter.
- Create one condition: Work status does not equal New where Creation Date is equal to Previous Quarter.
Correct Answer

A. Create two conditions: Work Status does not equal New, AND Creation Date is equal to Previous Quarter.

Explanation

The correct answer is to create two conditions: Work Status does not equal New, AND Creation Date is equal to Previous Quarter. This configuration will filter out loans with a status of New and only include loans that were created in the previous quarter.

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A report contains five columns of data about sales quotes: 1. The case ID (.pylD) 2. The sales territory (.Territory) 3. The expiration date of the quote (.ExpiryDate) 4. The currently assigned sales representative (.pxAssignedOperatorID) 5. The creation data of the sales quote (.pxCreateDate) Prior to property optimization, which two properties does the report identify as potentially impacting performance? (Choose Two)
- Case ID (.pyiD)
- Creation date (.pxCreateDate)
- Sales territory (.Territory)
- Expiration date (.ExpiryDate)
- Assigned case worker (.pxAssignedOperatoriD)
Correct Answer(s)

A. Sales territory (.Territory)
A. Expiration date (.ExpiryDate)

Explanation

The report identifies Sales territory (.Territory) and Expiration date (.ExpiryDate) as potentially impacting performance because these two properties are likely to have a large number of unique values and require frequent indexing and sorting operations, which can slow down the performance of the report.

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39.

When unit testing a rule, you can identify a data transform to use during the test. What does the data transform do?
- Identifies an automated test result to compare rule execution against.
- Records the result of the unit test.
- Provides initial values for properties used in rule evaluation.
- Copies test results to the clipboard.
Correct Answer

A. Provides initial values for properties used in rule evaluation.

Explanation

The data transform provides initial values for properties used in rule evaluation. It allows you to set up the necessary data for the test scenario, ensuring that the rule is evaluated correctly. By providing initial values, you can simulate different scenarios and verify the behavior of the rule under different conditions. This helps in ensuring the accuracy and reliability of the rule during unit testing.

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Expense report processes require travel expense assignments be routed to a specific auditor. Auditors are members of an auditing work group. How do you route the assignment to a specific user?
- To the user's work group
- To the user's manager
- To the user
- To the user's work queue
Correct Answer

A. To the user

Explanation

The assignment is routed to a specific user by assigning it to the user themselves. This means that the user who is responsible for auditing the travel expense will receive the assignment directly.

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You are configuring a declarative network that contains eleven declare expressions to calculate the interest rate for a home mortgage. For example, the target value Property Tax Assessment is used as a source value when calculating the Assessed Property Value. The declare expressions use target values from other expressions to calculate their target values. The field that displays the interest rate appears on the approval form. To improve performance, how can you reduce the number of calculations?
- Specify backward chaining in the total interest rate declare expression.
- Specify forward chaining in the declare expression that calculates the total interest rate value.
- Apply the declare expression in the approval flow action.
- Calculate the total interest rate value by adding all the declare expression target property values.
Correct Answer

A. Specify backward chaining in the total interest rate declare expression.

Explanation

By specifying backward chaining in the total interest rate declare expression, the system will only calculate the interest rate when it is needed, rather than calculating it every time a change is made to any of the source values. This reduces the number of calculations and improves performance.

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How do you configure an action set on a button to clear user selections and then review the previous actions on the case?
- First, configure a Click event with a Refresh action. Next, configure a Double-click event and a View History action.
- First, configure a Click event with a View History action. Next, add a Refresh action to the event.
- First, configure a Click event with a Refresh action. Next, add a View History action to the event.
- First, configure a Click event with a Refresh action. Next, configure a Click event and a View History action.
Correct Answer

A. First, configure a Click event with a Refresh action. Next, add a View History action to the event.

Explanation

The correct answer is to first configure a Click event with a Refresh action. This allows the button to clear user selections. Then, the next step is to add a View History action to the event. This allows the user to review the previous actions on the case.

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Which best describes the benefit of unit testing rules?
- Unit testing identifies configuration issues that can propagate to other rules with potentially serious consequences.
- Unit testing validates a rule configuration to ensure that any dependent rules are available to the application.
- Unit testing validates information that must be provided before the rule can be saved.
- Unit testing identifies configuration issues that might impact application performance on a production system.
Correct Answer

A. Unit testing identifies configuration issues that can propagate to other rules with potentially serious consequences.

Explanation

Unit testing rules is beneficial because it helps in identifying configuration issues that have the potential to spread to other rules and cause serious consequences. By conducting unit testing, these issues can be detected and resolved at an early stage, preventing any negative impacts on the application. This ensures the overall stability and reliability of the system.

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A sales manager runs weekly reports on how long it takes to prepare a car for customer delivery. Which type of report metrics apply to this report?
- Business metrics
- Process metrics
Correct Answer

A. Business metrics

Explanation

The sales manager is running reports on how long it takes to prepare a car for customer delivery, which is directly related to the business aspect of the company. These metrics provide insights into the efficiency and effectiveness of the sales process, as well as the overall performance of the business. Therefore, the correct answer is business metrics.

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45.

In an insurance application, a claim case records the items of loss. The property reference that describes an item of loss has the following notation: .ItemOfLoss(1). Description. The property reference .ItemOfLoss(1) is an example of what property type?
- Page list
- Single value
- Value list
- Page
Correct Answer

A. Page list

Explanation

The property reference .ItemOfLoss(1) is an example of a Page list property type. This means that it is a list of pages, where each page represents an item of loss in the insurance application. The notation .ItemOfLoss(1) indicates that it is the first item of loss in the list.

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You have a requirement to add a bank routing number field to a view. Routing numbers must contain nine digits. How would you configure the field to support this requirement?
- Set the minimum and maximum values to 9 in a text field.
- Use an edit validate rule that validates the routing number pattern.
- Use a decimal property type and make the field required.
- In an edit validate rule, configure a function to test for a routing number pattern.
Correct Answer

A. Use an edit validate rule that validates the routing number pattern.

Explanation

The correct answer is to use an edit validate rule that validates the routing number pattern. This is the most appropriate option because it ensures that the routing number entered in the field follows the required pattern of nine digits. Setting the minimum and maximum values to 9 in a text field may restrict the length of the routing number but does not guarantee that it will be in the correct format. Using a decimal property type and making the field required is not suitable for routing numbers as they are not decimal values. Configuring a function in an edit validate rule to test for a routing number pattern is redundant when there is already a built-in option to validate the pattern.

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You are configuring a standard email to automatically be sent to loan applicants informing them that their loan has been approved. The requirement states that the email must include values for the applicant's name, the loan office, and the loan amount. The email must also include content stating the loan's terms and conditions, which is regularly updated. The content is in a paragraph rule shared by other standard emails throughout the organization. How would you configure your email?
- Add the applicant's name, loan office, and loan amount properties. Also, insert the paragraph rule.
- Add placeholder text for the applicant's name, loan office, and amount. Also, insert the paragraph rule.
- Add the applicant name, loan office, and loan amount properties. Also, copy and paste the paragraph content into your email.
- Add the applicant name and loan office properties. Include correspondence fragment that contains a link to the organization's website page that contains loans and conditions.
Correct Answer

A. Add the applicant's name, loan office, and loan amount properties. Also, insert the paragraph rule.

Explanation

The correct answer is to add the applicant's name, loan office, and loan amount properties and to insert the paragraph rule. This ensures that the email will include the specific information for each loan applicant, as well as the regularly updated terms and conditions content shared by other standard emails in the organization.

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You are configuring a Confirm and Pay view that includes a payment type selection list. You have the Credit Card Type selection list (Drop-down list). One of the payment options is PayPal. PayPal requires users to confirm order details on the PayPal website. How do you configure the link to PayPal to display only when users select PayPal as their payment option?
- Configure the PayPal link property to be visible when it is not blank.
- Configure a visible when condition expression for the PayPal link con control.
- Configure a disable when condition on the PayPal link property.
- Configure the visibility based on a required when condition.
Correct Answer

A. Configure a visible when condition expression for the PayPal link con control.

Explanation

The correct answer is to configure a visible when condition expression for the PayPal link control. This means that the link to PayPal will only be displayed when users select PayPal as their payment option.

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What three questions should you answer to create effective correspondence? (Choose Three)
- How often should you send correspondence?
- Who is the user that receives the correspondence?
- Which email server should the correspondence use?
- When does the correspondence need to be sent?
- How will the correspondence be sent?
Correct Answer(s)

A. Who is the user that receives the correspondence?
A. When does the correspondence need to be sent?
A. How will the correspondence be sent?

Explanation

To create effective correspondence, it is important to answer the following three questions: Who is the user that receives the correspondence? This helps in tailoring the message and tone appropriately. When does the correspondence need to be sent? This ensures timely delivery and avoids any delays. How will the correspondence be sent? This determines the mode of communication, whether it is through email, letter, or any other means. Answering these questions ensures that the correspondence is targeted, timely, and delivered through the appropriate channel.

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