Pega Senior System Architect Examen Blanc

1. The reason you want to run a process immediately before taking performance readings is ____________.

To make sure we know which buttons to click so we can be quick

To allow the rules to assemble

To train the system which process we’re going to measure

To make sure there are no bugs in the system

Run through the process to ensure FUA has taken place.

Explanation

Run through the process to ensure FUA has taken place.

2. Which two of the following steps do you perform after you develop branch rules and before you merge a ruleset? (Choose Two)

Use DB trace to identify conflicts

Review conflicts and warnings

Check out rules to merge

Check in rules to merge

Rules must be checked in to merge a branched ruleset.
Review and resolve conflicts related to merging rulesets before the merge.

Explanation

Rules must be checked in to merge a branched ruleset.
Review and resolve conflicts related to merging rulesets before the merge.

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3. In a prepare job offer process, you configured a Split For Each shape. The shape runs a compensation approval subprocess to a list containing four managers. The prepare job offer process resumes as soon as one manager completes the approval process. Which join condition in the Split For Each shape supports this requirement?

An Any join condition

An All join condition

An Iterate join condition

A Some join condition

This condition resumes the main flow when only one of the subprocesses completes.

Explanation

This condition resumes the main flow when only one of the subprocesses completes.

4. What advantage does skimming provide over lock and roll as a versioning option?

Skimming is most efficient for major and minor updates. Lock and roll is most useful for patches.

Pega provides a skimming wizard but not a lock and roll wizard.

Skimming saves checked out rules. Lock and roll does not save checked out rules.

Skimming carries blocked rules forward. Lock and roll does not carry blocked rules forward.

Skimming is the process of saving the highest version of a rule into a new, higher ruleset version. In lock and roll, you must select the appropriate rules to copy into a new empty ruleset. Lock and roll is labor-intensive when used for major updates.

Explanation

Skimming is the process of saving the highest version of a rule into a new, higher ruleset version. In lock and roll, you must select the appropriate rules to copy into a new empty ruleset. Lock and roll is labor-intensive when used for major updates.

5. An error is generated as a connector invokes a remote service. Which of the following could be an example of a transient error?

The service is running on a system that is temporarily not available.

The returned order total is incorrectly calculated.

The request is sent to the wrong system.

The request format is not understood by the service.

Because the situation is temporary, this is a transient error.

Explanation

Because the situation is temporary, this is a transient error.

6. What is the purpose of the Enterprise Class Structure (ECS)

ECS references single-value properties and complex properties

ECS documents industry or enterprise standards that pplications must contain.

ECS provides a structure supporting rule reuse.

ECS is used to alter the performance of the Pega Platform.

ECS has layers designed to hold rules specific to that layer. The placement of rules within ECS is a determining factor in how they are used.

Explanation

ECS has layers designed to hold rules specific to that layer. The placement of rules within ECS is a determining factor in how they are used.

7. Which of the following is not part of the organizational structure?

Work Group

Organization

Division

Unit

A work group is used to allow managers to monitor, report, and assign work among operators and work queues across the organization.

Explanation

A work group is used to allow managers to monitor, report, and assign work among operators and work queues across the organization.

8. Which of the following tools is generally used first when analyzing system performance?

Database Trace

Performance Profiler

Performance Analyzer

Clipboard

The Performance Analyzer is typically used first, followed by the other tools.

Explanation

The Performance Analyzer is typically used first, followed by the other tools.

9. Based on the information in the chart. If you execute the rule when .Dept=Accounting. which version does Pega use?

Rule Ver.	Circumstance
01-01-01	None
01-01-01	.Dept=Accounting
01-01-15	None
01-01-25	None, Base rule selected
01-01-30	.Dept=Accounting
01-01-35	None

01-01-01

01-01-01, None

01-01-25

01-01-30, .Dept=Accounting

If you exectute the rule when .Dept=Accounting, Pega uses the version 01-01-30. This is because the rule version 01-01-25 has the base rule checked. All The rules previous to this version are not applicable.

Explanation

If you exectute the rule when .Dept=Accounting, Pega uses the version 01-01-30. This is because the rule version 01-01-25 has the base rule checked. All The rules previous to this version are not applicable.

10. In which of the following situations would you simulate a data page?

When the connector is available for the integration

When the data page writes data to the external system

When a large amount of data needs to be simulated

When the interface definition is not finalized

If the interface definition is not available, there is no connector and the data page must be simulated.

Explanation

If the interface definition is not available, there is no connector and the data page must be simulated.

11. What is the importance of application versioning?

Application versioning preserves prior application versions.

Application versioning provides a means to organize applications by priority.

Application versioning provides the ability to clone rules.

Application versioning provides the ability to version data classes without impacting existing data classes.

Application versioning preserves prior application versions. You can edit application functionality in a new version of the application without changing the initial version.

Explanation

Application versioning preserves prior application versions. You can edit application functionality in a new version of the application without changing the initial version.

12. In which of the following situations would you use a rule circumstance to resolve the requirement?

A national insurance company requires a different minimum for liability coverage in each state.

A process does not execute if a user is single

An online order process optionally allows customers to update the credit card number saved with their account.

Circumstancing allows you to create a targeted rule for each state, rather than one complex rule for all states.

Explanation

Circumstancing allows you to create a targeted rule for each state, rather than one complex rule for all states.

13. Which rule availability setting can you use to force the system to look for an instance of the rule in the next highest class or ruleset?

Not Available

Final

Blocked

Withdrawn

When a rule set to Not Available is found during the rule resolution process, the rule in the next-highest version is selected. The system is not forced to move up to the next-highest class.

When a rule marked as Withdrawn is found during rule resolution, the system looks for an instance of the rule in the next highest class or ruleset.

An availability of Final indicates the rule may be used during the rule resolution process.

If a blocked rule is selected during rule resolution, an error message is displayed and execution is halted.

Explanation

When a rule set to Not Available is found during the rule resolution process, the rule in the next-highest version is selected. The system is not forced to move up to the next-highest class.

When a rule marked as Withdrawn is found during rule resolution, the system looks for an instance of the rule in the next highest class or ruleset.

An availability of Final indicates the rule may be used during the rule resolution process.

If a blocked rule is selected during rule resolution, an error message is displayed and execution is halted.

14. The TGB organization structure has a Sales unit, and it belongs to a Marketing division. TGB plans to add new units for the East, Central, and West geographical sales regions. These regional units report to the Sales unit. How do you configure the organizational hierarchy to support the new structure?

Add the regional units to the TGB organization.

Add the regional units as sub-units to the Sales unit.

Add the regional units to the Marketing division.

The regional units report to the Sales unit and not to the Marketing division.
The regional units report to the Marketing division. The regional units are sub-units of the Sales unit.
The regional units report to the Sales unit. Therefore, the regional units are sub-units to the Sales unit.

Explanation

The regional units report to the Sales unit and not to the Marketing division.
The regional units report to the Marketing division. The regional units are sub-units of the Sales unit.
The regional units report to the Sales unit. Therefore, the regional units are sub-units to the Sales unit.

15. Which two of the following prerequisites would you choose to create a branch rule for parallel development? (Choose Two)

Circumstance the original rule

Save a copy of the original rule into the base ruleset

Give team members access to the team application

Create a team application

A team development application must exist in order to create a branch ruleset.
Create an access group that references the team application. Add developers to the access group.

Explanation

A team development application must exist in order to create a branch ruleset.
Create an access group that references the team application. Add developers to the access group.

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16. A ________ defines the look and feel of an application.

Control

Skin

Format

Mixin

Skins use formats and mixins to define the overall look and feel of an application.

Explanation

Skins use formats and mixins to define the overall look and feel of an application.

17. Select two actions can you do with the Pega API? (Choose Two)

Add a property to a data class.

Update a decision table.

Access data from a data page

Create a new case

The Pega API allows you to create new cases.
The Pega API allows you to access data from a data page.

Explanation

The Pega API allows you to create new cases.
The Pega API allows you to access data from a data page.

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18. Which layer of the Enterprise Class Structure contains assets that cannot be reused in other applications?

Implementation

Organization

Framework

Division

Assets in the Implementation layer are specific and cannot be reused in other applications.

Explanation

Assets in the Implementation layer are specific and cannot be reused in other applications.

19. Which performance tool would you use to collect performance data for individual steps in a data transform?

Performance Profiler

Performance Analyzer (PAL)

Clipboard

Database Trace

The Performance Profiler is used.

Explanation

The Performance Profiler is used.

20. Which two fields are required when adding a parameter to a rule? (Choose Two)

Required

Default value

Name

Data type

A name is required. Enter a name that is unique within this data page.
The data type is required. Select a data type to define the expected data type of the parameter value.

Explanation

A name is required. Enter a name that is unique within this data page.
The data type is required. Select a data type to define the expected data type of the parameter value.

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21. What task must you perform in order to persist a temporary case?

Add a persistence condition to the case type.

Add a Persist Case SmartShape to the process.

Add an object ID to the case

Configure pyStartCase to persist a case.

The case is persisted the case is passed to the SmartShape.

Explanation

The case is persisted the case is passed to the SmartShape.

22. Which record do you configure to add an item to the left-pane menu in the Case Manager portal?

Harness record

Skin record

Portal record

Navigation record

Menus are configured with navigation record.

Explanation

Menus are configured with navigation record.

23. Consider the following table where a correspondence is circumstanced based on country.

Version	Circumstance
01-01-01	None
01-01-01	.Country = USA
01-01-01	.Country = CAN
01-01-15	None
01-01-20	.Country = CAN
01-01-25	None, Base rule Checked
01-01-30	.Country = USA
01-01-35	None

If .Country=CAN, which version of the correspondence will run?

01-01-01

01-01-25

01-01-20

01-01-35

01-01-20 : This version does not run because it is a Base rule in a higher ruleset version.
01-01-25 : This version does not run because a rule in a later version overrides it.

Explanation

01-01-20 : This version does not run because it is a Base rule in a higher ruleset version.
01-01-25 : This version does not run because a rule in a later version overrides it.

24. How do you customize the allowed values for a property based on the context of the property using field values?

Create a field value record and a unique property record for each allowed value in each context.

Create a field value record for each value and set the context using the Apply to: field.

Create a base field value record, then create a circumstance of the base record for each allowed value.

You can add different field values for a single property in separate contexts using the Apply to: setting for each value.

Explanation

You can add different field values for a single property in separate contexts using the Apply to: setting for each value.

25. You configure a cascading approval step for insurance claims. The request requires approval from the submitter's manager. However, approval from operators in other units in the organization may be required. Which approval model would you use?

Approval level

Work queue

Reporting structure

Authority matrix

You use the reporting structure model when the approvals move though the submitter's reporting structure.
You use the authority matrix model when the approvals are not based on a reporting structure.

Explanation

You use the reporting structure model when the approvals move though the submitter's reporting structure.
You use the authority matrix model when the approvals are not based on a reporting structure.

26. You use the Application Import wizard to import an archive file on a destination system. When does the destination system begin executing the imported rules?

Users can start executing rules as soon as the rules are imported.

Pega Platform ensures that an entire ruleset is imported before the rules in it start executing.

Pega Platform ensures that the entire ZIP file is imported before users can execute the imported rules.

The import process does not need to complete before the rules may execute.

Explanation

The import process does not need to complete before the rules may execute.

27. Use the ________________ keyword to reference a parameter in the same rule in which the parameter is defined.

Parent

THIS

Param

Local

Use the Param keyword in front of the parameter name to reference a parameter in the same rule in which the parameter is defined.

Explanation

Use the Param keyword in front of the parameter name to reference a parameter in the same rule in which the parameter is defined.

28. Management reports that have an unacceptably large number of cases are incorrectly identified as duplicate cases. Which two approaches could you use to modify the duplicate case search process so that it produces fewer invalid duplicates? (Choose Two)

Adjust the condition weights.

Do not use a must match condition.

Adjust the threshold value.

Add a Persist Case step after the Duplicate Search step.

You may want to increase the threshold so that more conditions or conditions with higher weights must evaluate to true.
Give conditions that are most likely to be invalid duplicates higher weights

Explanation

You may want to increase the threshold so that more conditions or conditions with higher weights must evaluate to true.
Give conditions that are most likely to be invalid duplicates higher weights

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29. How is the signature stored in the application when using a Signature Capture control?

A class

An attachment

A page list

A field value

Signatures are stored as an attachment to a case

Explanation

Signatures are stored as an attachment to a case

30. Based on the information in the chart. If you execute the rule when .Dept=Engineering. which version does Pega use?

Rule Ver.	Circumstance
01-01-01	None
01-01-01	.Dept=Engineering
01-01-15	None
01-01-20	.Dept=Engineering
01-01-25	None, Base rule selected
01-01-35	None

01-01-35

01-01-01, None

01-01-20, .Dept=Engineering

01-01-01, .Dept=Engineering

If you execute the rule when .Dept = Engineering. Pega uses the version 01-01-35.

Rule version 01-01-25 has the base rule selected. All the rules previous to this version are no longer applicable to the ranking.

When the system looks at only those rules available for ranking, the circumstance for Engineering is not applicable. The system chooses the highest version of the rule without any circumstances defined.

Explanation

If you execute the rule when .Dept = Engineering. Pega uses the version 01-01-35.

Rule version 01-01-25 has the base rule selected. All the rules previous to this version are no longer applicable to the ranking.

When the system looks at only those rules available for ranking, the circumstance for Engineering is not applicable. The system chooses the highest version of the rule without any circumstances defined.

31. Field values enable you to _________________.

Test the validity of an input value

Define the values used in a circumstance template

Customize a list of allowed values for a property based on the context of the property

Set default values for a property

Field values enable you to manage the list of allowed values and customize the allowed values based on the context of the property.

Explanation

Field values enable you to manage the list of allowed values and customize the allowed values based on the context of the property.

32. Which layer of the Enterprise Class Structure (ECS) contains generalized assets that are then extended by specific implementations?

Division

Implementation

Organization

Framework

The framework layer contains assets used to create generalized reusable applications. A framework application is the extended by specific implementations.

Explanation

The framework layer contains assets used to create generalized reusable applications. A framework application is the extended by specific implementations.

33. Which of the following record types are editable on a production system?

Property

Dynamic System Setting

Data Transform

SOAP Connector

A dynamic system setting is a data record used to store environmental variables, and are not part of a ruleset. Dynamic System Setting records are editable even when rulesets are locked in production.

Explanation

A dynamic system setting is a data record used to store environmental variables, and are not part of a ruleset. Dynamic System Setting records are editable even when rulesets are locked in production.

34. Identify the log you examine to view warnings, errors, and information messages about internal operations.

Services-PAL

Alert log

Pega log

BIX log

The Pega log contains warnings, errors, and information messages about internal operations.

Explanation

The Pega log contains warnings, errors, and information messages about internal operations.

35. Which layer of the Enterprise Class Structure contains generalized assets that are then extended by specific implementations?

Implementation

Framework

Division

Organization

The Framework layer contains assets used to create generalized, reusable applications. A framework application is then extended by specific implementations.

Explanation

The Framework layer contains assets used to create generalized, reusable applications. A framework application is then extended by specific implementations.

36. Which statement best describes the role of the baserule in circumstancing?

The base rule is used if no circumstanced variant applies.

The base rule lists all of the properties for which a rule car be circumstanced.

The base rule is a template used to create all of the circumstanced variants.

The base rule describes case behavior in effect until a certain date.

The base rule is used if no circumstanced variant applies. This means that if there is no specific rule that matches the given circumstances, the base rule will be applied as a default. It serves as a fallback option when none of the circumstanced variants are applicable.

Explanation

The base rule is used if no circumstanced variant applies. This means that if there is no specific rule that matches the given circumstances, the base rule will be applied as a default. It serves as a fallback option when none of the circumstanced variants are applicable.

37. Which two statements about adding a pre-processing action to a flow action are true? (Choose Two)

The action automatically runs if the flow action has the highest likelihood for the assignment in the process flow.

The action runs each time the user returns to the assignment.

The action only runs the first time the flow action is performed on an assignment.

The user can opt to skip the pre-processing action.

A pre-processing action runs each time the flow action is performed on an assignment. If the user returns to an assignment, the pre-processing action is repeated.

The flow action with the highest likelihood on an assignment automatically runs when the user reaches the assignment.

Explanation

A pre-processing action runs each time the flow action is performed on an assignment. If the user returns to an assignment, the pre-processing action is repeated.

The flow action with the highest likelihood on an assignment automatically runs when the user reaches the assignment.

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38. Select two of the following best practices to follow when designing mobile applications. (Choose Two)

Use layout groups instead of containers to group sections in harnesses.

Avoid sourcing controls and grids from data pages.

Use controls that allow tapping.

Layout widths should be specified in pixels since the response breakpoint is set in pixels.

A mobile application should be tap friendly.
Layout groups is a key feature that helps when displaying layouts in different devices.

Explanation

A mobile application should be tap friendly.
Layout groups is a key feature that helps when displaying layouts in different devices.

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39. An application change goes into effect on June 15, 2019. Due to this change, two fields are added to a user form to collect information for compliance purposes. Assuming that today is April 30, 2019, how should you configure circumstancing for the form?

Circumstance the form by template and definition; in thedefinition, specify June 15, 2019, as the cut-off date.

Update the existing form to apply a circumstance; specify June15, 2019, as the end date.

Circumstance the form by property and date; specify June 15,2019, as the start date.

The correct answer is to "Circumstance the form by property and date; specify June 15, 2019, as the start date." This is because the application change goes into effect on June 15, 2019, and the two fields are added to the user form at that time. By circumstancing the form based on the start date of June 15, 2019, it ensures that the new fields will only be applicable after that date.

Explanation

The correct answer is to "Circumstance the form by property and date; specify June 15, 2019, as the start date." This is because the application change goes into effect on June 15, 2019, and the two fields are added to the user form at that time. By circumstancing the form based on the start date of June 15, 2019, it ensures that the new fields will only be applicable after that date.

40. You want to evaluate cases as potential duplicates when the existing cases and the current case have the same create operator. How would you ensure that only cases with the same create operator are evaluated?

Add a weighted condition using the create operator value, an equals operator, and a weight of 100.

Add a weighted condition using the create operator value in both condition fields, an equals operation, and weight of 0.

Add a must match condition using the create operator value and apply a weight of 100.

If the must match condition evaluates to true, the current case is a potential match and is evaluated using weighted conditions.

Explanation

If the must match condition evaluates to true, the current case is a potential match and is evaluated using weighted conditions.

41. What does the orange triangle in this screen indicate?

The data page's connector is not properly configured

The service returned an error

The service could not be reached

The data page source system is simulated

Correct!
The orange triangle means the data page is simulated.
The orange triangle means the data page is simulated.

Explanation

Correct!
The orange triangle means the data page is simulated.
The orange triangle means the data page is simulated.

42. You created a data transform to concatenate a user's first and last name values. You add the concatenate data transform to a flow action as a post-processing action. What occurs when the flow runs?

The data transform runs after the user enters data in the first name and last name fields.

The data transform runs every time the user performs the flow action run.

The data transform runs before every flow action run.

Pre- and post-processing data transforms and activities run every time you invoke the flow action.

Explanation

Pre- and post-processing data transforms and activities run every time you invoke the flow action.

43. A branch ruleset is a ruleset that ___________. (Choose Two)

Is based off of another ruleset

Is designed for large projects

Contains rules that are not in active development

Prevents developers from seeing work of all team members

A branch ruleset is ideally suited for large projects.
The branch ruleset is based off another ruleset.

Explanation

A branch ruleset is ideally suited for large projects.
The branch ruleset is based off another ruleset.

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44. Which answer best describes the benefit of using screen flows?

Screen flows help a single user complete complex tasks by presenting multiple screens in a logical sequence.

Screen flows create a linear series of UI screens. Users can easily navigate these UI screens to enter data and complete tasks without frustration.

Explanation

Screen flows create a linear series of UI screens. Users can easily navigate these UI screens to enter data and complete tasks without frustration.

45. The keyword Primary is a prefix to the value in the current case.You have added weighted conditions to duplicate case search in a case type. How do you configure the condition fields to differentiate between fields on the current case and fields on the existing case?

Prefix the keyword Primary to the value used in the existing case

Suffix the keyword Primary to the value used in the current case.

Prefix the keyword Primary to the value used in the current case.

Suffix the keyword Primary to the value used in the existing case

The keyword Primary is a prefix to the value in the current case.

Explanation

The keyword Primary is a prefix to the value in the current case.

46. An order fulfillment process includes a request for quotes from multiple shippers. You want the system to automatically call a quote request subprocess for each vendor. How would you configure your process?

Add a Split Join shape and run the request subprocess for each vendor on a page list.

Add a Split For Each shape and run the request subprocess for each vendor on a page list.

Add a Subprocess shape for the request subprocess and specify the Spinoff option.

The Split For Each shape runs a subprocess for each item on a page list.

Explanation

The Split For Each shape runs a subprocess for each item on a page list.

47. Match each condition with the correct definition.

Condition	Definition
Security	(A) A When rule returns true the request is queued.
Mapping	(B) Authentication fails when using the service.
Queue When	(C)A valid instance of the service activity cannot be found.
Service	(D)Error occurs while transforming incoming data from the request message to the clipboard

Security->(C), Mapping->(D) ,Queue When->(A), Service->(B)

Security->(D), Mapping->(B) ,Queue When->(A), Service->(C)

Security->(B), Mapping->(A) ,Queue When->(D), Service->(C)

Security->(B), Mapping->(D) ,Queue When->(A), Service->(C)

The correct answer is Security->(B), Mapping->(D), Queue When->(A), Service->(C). This means that the condition "Security" is defined as authentication failing when using the service, the condition "Mapping" is defined as an error occurring while transforming incoming data from the request message to the clipboard, the condition "Queue When" is defined as a when rule returning true and the request being queued, and the condition "Service" is defined as a valid instance of the service activity not being found.

Explanation

The correct answer is Security->(B), Mapping->(D), Queue When->(A), Service->(C). This means that the condition "Security" is defined as authentication failing when using the service, the condition "Mapping" is defined as an error occurring while transforming incoming data from the request message to the clipboard, the condition "Queue When" is defined as a when rule returning true and the request being queued, and the condition "Service" is defined as a valid instance of the service activity not being found.

48. Which two components does the Application Packaging wizard prompt you to include when you generate an archive file? (Choose Two)

Data types

Checked-out rules

Product rules

Data instances

Settings in the product rule and Application Packaging wizard let you automatically include data instances.
Settings in the product rule and Application Packaging wizard let you automatically include data types.

Explanation

Settings in the product rule and Application Packaging wizard let you automatically include data instances.
Settings in the product rule and Application Packaging wizard let you automatically include data types.

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49. You have added a cascading approval step that uses an authority matrix. You have specified a decision table to determine the approvers for each case. You have confirmed that the conditions in the decision table are configured correctly. You test the configuration by entering requests that require multiple approvers. However, the system routes all requests to only one approver. Which of the following actions would you take to correct this issue?

Add a row to the decision table that evaluates the submitter's workgroup manager.

Set the decision table to evaluate all rows.

Add an approval level for each approver.

Specify a page list for the authority matrix.

You must select evaluate all rows in the decision table. Otherwise, the table returns only one result.

Explanation

You must select evaluate all rows in the decision table. Otherwise, the table returns only one result.

50. You want to write all errors detected when loading a data page to a log file. How would you do that?

Use the error handling flow.

Use a transition condition.

Use an existing function in the error handling data transform.

Invoke the error handler from the post processing activity in a data page.

There is an existing function for writing messages to a log file.
The error handling flow cannot be invoked from a data page.
The error handler flow is invoked automatically from the connector, not from the post processing activity.

Explanation

There is an existing function for writing messages to a log file.
The error handling flow cannot be invoked from a data page.
The error handler flow is invoked automatically from the connector, not from the post processing activity.

51. A claims application contains two organizational and two application rulesets. The organizational rulesets MyCo and MyCoInt are configured as Ruleset Validation, where the prerequisite for MyCo is MyCoInt and the prerequisite for MyCoInt is Pega-ProcessCommander. The two application rulesets Claims and ClaimsInt are configured as Application Validation. Which of the following statements is false?

Rules in ClaimsInt can reference rules in Claims

Rules in Claims can reference rules in MyCo

Rules in MyCo can reference rules in MyCoInt

Rules in MyCo can reference rules in Claims

When using Ruleset Validation, rulesets can only reference their prerequisites.

Explanation

When using Ruleset Validation, rulesets can only reference their prerequisites.

52. You add a new work group to an application. Which two organization rules do you need to update? (Choose Two)

Operator ID

Class groups

Work queue

Unit

Operators are associated with units.
Operators belong to work groups.
Workbaskets belong to work groups.

Explanation

Operators are associated with units.
Operators belong to work groups.
Workbaskets belong to work groups.

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53. You want to create a reusable font style for buttons, and links. To do this, you would create a ___________.

Control

Overlay

Format

Mixin

Mixins allow you to create a reusable style across all formats and skins.

Explanation

Mixins allow you to create a reusable style across all formats and skins.

54. A job recruiter screens candidates to assess their qualifications. The recruiter determines whether the candidate matches the targeted position, matches a different position in the company, or does not match any position. A decision table, based on the recruiter's feedback, automatically advances the case through a corresponding connector named Selected Position, Targeted Position, and Reject. How do you configure the condition column(s)?

Create a single column for Position.

Create one column for feedback, with three rows for the three possibledecisions.

Create separate columns for Matches Position, Matches AnotherPosition, and Does Not Match Any Position.

Create separate columns for Selected Position, Targeted Position, andReject.

You could create one feedback column and three rows for evaluating the three possible feedback results.

Explanation

You could create one feedback column and three rows for evaluating the three possible feedback results.

55. When creating a new ruleset version, what extra step must the system architect perform?

There are no extra steps if the ruleset version is up-to-date.

Lock the ruleset to prevent automatic versioning.

Change the decision table item numbers.

Rulesets cannot be versioned.

The rules in the ruleset version should be up-to-date prior to versioning the rulesset.

Explanation

The rules in the ruleset version should be up-to-date prior to versioning the rulesset.

56. Candidate hiring decisions are based on the feedback from the interviewer and test scores. If necessary, other test scores are used in the evaluation. * Candidates with an assessment score of 40 or less are automatically rejected. * Candidates with an assessment score of 60 or less are rejected if either their technical skill score or their interpersonal skill score is below 40. * Candidates with assessment scores higher than 60 are automatically approved. You are using a decision tree to make the evaluations. Which two branch configurations would you use in your decision tree? (Choose Two)

An otherwise branch that tests for assessment scores less than 40.

A top-level branch that evaluates both technical and interpersonal skill scores

Two nested branches - one to evaluate technical skill scores and another toevaluate interpersonal skill scores.

A top-level branch that tests for assessment scores less than 40.

A score of less than 40 evaluates to No and does not have to be evaluated further.

Branches to evaluate technical skill and interpersonal skill scores would be nested under an evaluation for assessment scores f 60 or less.

Explanation

A score of less than 40 evaluates to No and does not have to be evaluated further.

Branches to evaluate technical skill and interpersonal skill scores would be nested under an evaluation for assessment scores f 60 or less.

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57. Select and drag the circumstang tasks to the drop areas, placing them in the correct order

Configure a circumstance template

Configure a circumstance definition

Configure a circumstance record

Create a circumstance definition for unaccounted circumstanced values

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58. Select two record types that are involved when configuring a production ruleset. (Choose Two)

Application

Access group

Operator

Work group

Organization

Production rulesets are specified on the application.
Production rulesets are specified on the access group.

Explanation

Production rulesets are specified on the application.
Production rulesets are specified on the access group.

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59. A user is granted access to an application which lists HRApps:02-02 under Application rulesets. The ruleset contains rules in the versions below:

HRApps:01:01-01	HRApps:02-02-01	HRApps:02-02-02
Rule_A Rule_B	Rule_B Rule_C	Rule_D

Which of the following rules can the user access?

Rule_B, Rule_C, and Rule_D

All rules

Rule_B and Rule_C

Rule_D

Access to HRApps:02-02 ruleset includes all versions in patch rulesets.

The application lists the HRApps:02-02 ruleset version. Rules from a lower major ruleset version are not accessible.

Explanation

Access to HRApps:02-02 ruleset includes all versions in patch rulesets.

The application lists the HRApps:02-02 ruleset version. Rules from a lower major ruleset version are not accessible.

60. What application do you use to perform remote logging?

System Management Application (SMA)

Database trace

Logging Level Settings tool

Performance Profiler

Use the System Management Application (SMA) to perform remote logging.

Explanation

Use the System Management Application (SMA) to perform remote logging.

61. Which requirement do you satisfy with an Access When record?

Government regulations require that you explicitly block user access to personally identifiable information.

Accountants can edit a purchase request only if the case was created by a member of their assigned department.

Company policies require that you only allow managers to run reports on purchase requests.

Managers can perform an optional action to transfer a case to another workbasket, but users cannot.

Access When records are used to conditionally allow users to perform an action such as editing a case.

Explanation

Access When records are used to conditionally allow users to perform an action such as editing a case.

62. Pega provides a feature to upload attachments out-of-the box. Which attachment feature must be configured by a system architect?

The uploaded attachments are read-only

The steps in which attachments are allowed

User access to attachments and document security

The attachment rule set

The default setting is read-only attachments.
User access and security must be configured in Pega.

Explanation

The default setting is read-only attachments.
User access and security must be configured in Pega.

63. You create a product rule to generate an application archive file for export. Which two actions do you perform before creating the archive file? (Choose Two)

Unlock the application rulesets.

Associate application data instances with application rulesets.

Create a new version of the application.

Check in the rules that are in the application's rulesets.

Check in the rules to make sure that the rulesets are current and complete.
This helps ensure that the archive file contains all the data instances required for the application.

Explanation

Check in the rules to make sure that the rulesets are current and complete.
This helps ensure that the archive file contains all the data instances required for the application.

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64. When a process is configured to create temporary cases, which of the following occurs when a user creates a case?

The system stores case data on a clipboard page specifically for temporary cases.

The case is stored in memory.

The system creates an object ID and stores the case in the database.

Data is stored in the database.

The case is always in memory, whether the case is temporary or permanent.
There is no clipboard page specifically for temporary cases.

Explanation

The case is always in memory, whether the case is temporary or permanent.
There is no clipboard page specifically for temporary cases.

65. A new system architect asks you how user access to attachments is managed. In your response, you indicate there are two ways to configure attachment access. Which statement is the best next sentence of your response?

User access can be configured by attachment class.

User access can be configured by circumstancing the attachment category.

User access can be configured by when rule or case type.

User access can be configured by privilege and/or when rule.

User access has other determining factors in addition to attachment class.

You use the Security tab to control access to the attachments through privileges and/or when rules.

Explanation

User access has other determining factors in addition to attachment class.

You use the Security tab to control access to the attachments through privileges and/or when rules.

66. A user has the following rulesets in their ruleset list:

TGB:01-01
TGBInt:01-01
LoanShrk:01-01
LoanShrkPrime:01-01
LoanShrkInt:01-01

There are six instances of CollectBorrowerDetails in the rules cache as indicated in the table below:

Instance	Apply to:	Ruleset	Availability
One	TGB-FW-LoanShrk-Work	TGB:01-01-05	Withdrawn
Two	TGB-FW-LoanShrk-Work	TGB:01-01-03	Yes
Three	TGB-FW-LoanShrk-Work	LoanShrkPrime:01-01-05	Withdrawn
Four	TGB-FW-LoanShrk-Work	LoanShrkPrime:01-01-01	Yes
Five	TGB-FW-LoanShrk	TGBSubPrime:01-01-03	Yes
Six	TGB-FW-LoanShrk	LoanShrkPrime:01-01-01	Yes

A rule with an Apply to: class of TGB-FW-LoanShrk-Work-AutoLoan calls CollectBorrowerDetails. Which rule is selected from the rules cache during rule resolution?

Instance Six

Instance One

Instance Three

Instance Five

Instance Two

Instance Four

To be included in the results, each rule candidate must belong to a ruleset listed in the operator's ruleset list.
Rule candidates with an availability of Withdrawn cannot be selected during rule resolution.
The output of the resolution process is the first rule candidate found that matches all of the rule resolution criteria.

Explanation

To be included in the results, each rule candidate must belong to a ruleset listed in the operator's ruleset list.
Rule candidates with an availability of Withdrawn cannot be selected during rule resolution.
The output of the resolution process is the first rule candidate found that matches all of the rule resolution criteria.

67. A claims framework contains two rulesets, ClaimsFW and ClaimsFWInt, and an application built on the framework contains two rulesets, Claims and ClaimsInt. Which statement is false if all the rulesets are configured as Application Validation?

Rules in ClaimsFWInt can reference rules in ClaimsFW

Rules in Claims can reference rules in ClaimsFW

Rules in ClaimsFW can reference rules in Claims

Rules in ClaimsInt can reference rules in Claims

If the AV mode is used, rules in the ruleset can reference all rules in the rulesets defined in the:
- Same application
- Rulesets belonging to any built-on application

When you use RV mode, each ruleset version defines one or more ruleset versions on which the ruleset version depends.

Explanation

If the AV mode is used, rules in the ruleset can reference all rules in the rulesets defined in the:
- Same application
- Rulesets belonging to any built-on application

When you use RV mode, each ruleset version defines one or more ruleset versions on which the ruleset version depends.

68. You have a requirement to create an email correspondence that can be reused by other applications. In which two layers of the Enterprise Class Structure could you apply the email correspondence rule? (Choose Two)

Organization

Division

Implementation

Framework

The Organization layer contains the assets used on an enterprise-wide basis. Assets contained in the Organization layer are available for use in applications.

The Division layer is the middle level of the three-level organization hierarchy. Assets contained in the Division layer are available for use in applications.

Explanation

The Organization layer contains the assets used on an enterprise-wide basis. Assets contained in the Organization layer are available for use in applications.

The Division layer is the middle level of the three-level organization hierarchy. Assets contained in the Division layer are available for use in applications.

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69. Sourcing a data page directly from a UI control is an example of which pattern?

Reference pattern

Alias pattern

System of Record (SoR) pattern

Snapshot pattern

The snapshot pattern copies data from an external system to the case.
The SoR pattern references a data in an external system without including it in the case data.
The reference pattern references data directly without making it part of the data model.
The alias pattern links one property to another.

Explanation

The snapshot pattern copies data from an external system to the case.
The SoR pattern references a data in an external system without including it in the case data.
The reference pattern references data directly without making it part of the data model.
The alias pattern links one property to another.

70. You are asked to create four reports. Which report would require joining classes?

A list of all worklist assignments grouped by the operator who is performing the action

A list of flow actions and average turnaround time, categorized by Performer

A list of all cases created by the operator along with the work status of each case

You would join the case and subcase classes by matching the subcase cover ID (pxCoverInsKey) to the case identifier (pzInskey).

Explanation

You would join the case and subcase classes by matching the subcase cover ID (pxCoverInsKey) to the case identifier (pzInskey).

71. Identify the log you examine to view performance-related issues.

Alert log

Pega log

BIX log

Service-PAL log

The Alert log contains performance-related alerts.

Explanation

The Alert log contains performance-related alerts.

72. The purpose of a Circumstance Template is to __________.

Define the properties used in a circumstance

Define the values used in a circumstance

Provide a list of all potential circumstances in one place

Provide a template for business users to change circumstances when completing a task

This is the role of a Circumstance Template.

Explanation

This is the role of a Circumstance Template.

73. You have designed a decision tree that you want to unit test. You want to verify that every row can be evaluated regardless of the input values. How would you test your decision tree?

Use a test page to run the decision tree.

Check the decision tree for completeness.

Add the decision tree to a decision shape and create cases using various test values.

Check the decision tree for conflicts.

Checking for conflicts verifies that every row will be evaluated by identifying one or more branches that cannot be reached. If branch cannot be reached, the test value will not be evaluated.

Explanation

Checking for conflicts verifies that every row will be evaluated by identifying one or more branches that cannot be reached. If branch cannot be reached, the test value will not be evaluated.

74. For what reason would you configure an Access Deny record?

To prevent users from performing a specific flow action.

To prevent users from deleting attachments to a case.

To prevent users from updating cases during a particular stage of the case life cycle.

To explicitly prevent users from deleting cases to satisfy a company policy.

You configure an Access Deny record if government or corporate regulations require explicitly denying an action to users.

Explanation

You configure an Access Deny record if government or corporate regulations require explicitly denying an action to users.

75. An application contains the following rulesets.

AccountManagement contains the rules for administering checking and savings accounts.
AccountManagementInt contains supporting rules for integrating with other applications.
BankCorp contains rules shared across the entire organization.
BankCorpInt contains supporting rules for integrations shared with other internal applications.
CreditCheck contains rules for processing a credit check and is shared with another Pega application to administer loans.

Which two rulesets can be configured to use application validation, according to best practices? (Choose Two)

BankCorpInt

AccountManagementInt

AccountManagement

CreditCheck

BankCorp

Follow these best practices when configuring rulesets.

- Use Application Validation on rulesets that are specific to a single application.

- Use Ruleset Validation on rulesets used in more than one application.

- Only use RV for rulesets that are designed to be used across multiple applications, such as organizational rulesets, to make them easily portable and prevent introduction of dependencies on a specific application.

- Create applications for common rulesets; use the built-on functionality to include common rulesets in the application.

- Include unlocked AV rulesets in one application only. This prevents AV rulesets from referring to rules that may not exist in applications that do not contain the ruleset.

- Run the Validation tool after critical changes/milestones have been implemented (for example, changes to the application ruleset list or built-on application as well as changes made before lock/export).

Explanation

Follow these best practices when configuring rulesets.

- Use Application Validation on rulesets that are specific to a single application.

- Use Ruleset Validation on rulesets used in more than one application.

- Only use RV for rulesets that are designed to be used across multiple applications, such as organizational rulesets, to make them easily portable and prevent introduction of dependencies on a specific application.

- Create applications for common rulesets; use the built-on functionality to include common rulesets in the application.

- Include unlocked AV rulesets in one application only. This prevents AV rulesets from referring to rules that may not exist in applications that do not contain the ruleset.

- Run the Validation tool after critical changes/milestones have been implemented (for example, changes to the application ruleset list or built-on application as well as changes made before lock/export).

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76. A new system architect questions the value of allowing attachments to cases. What would be your best response?

Adding attachments to cases is the method of choice for storing case documentation.

Pega provides attachment functionality out-of-the-box, so it must be important.

Attachments can provide additional information required to process a case.

Case flow is dependent on attachments because attachments provide information essential to a case.

An example is an insurance claim case. The information in an attached police report could move a case forward.

Explanation

An example is an insurance claim case. The information in an attached police report could move a case forward.

77. To help ensure application stability and scalability, during which two of the following times do you use Log Analyzer (PLA) to test Pega applications? (Choose Two)

User Acceptance Testing (UAT)

Performance and stress testing

Immediately before deployment

Throughout the development cycle

Use the PLA to test new or reconfigured Pega applications during UAT.
Use the PLA during performance and stress testing to help ensure application stability.

Explanation

Use the PLA to test new or reconfigured Pega applications during UAT.
Use the PLA during performance and stress testing to help ensure application stability.

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78. Which two of the following options are user interface best practices to display a list of items to a user who may access the application on mobile and non-mobile devices? (Choose Two)

Use a grid and mark the columns in the grid as primary, secondary, and other.

Source the list using a data page.

Use a repeating dynamic layout.

Define the layout widths in pixels.

The grid layout uses this information to adjust when displayed on a mobile device using responsive specifications.
Repeating dynamic layouts automatically adjusts the layout elements with respect to the screen size.

While sourcing the list from a data page is a best practice, it does not affect the presentation of the list.

Explanation

The grid layout uses this information to adjust when displayed on a mobile device using responsive specifications.
Repeating dynamic layouts automatically adjusts the layout elements with respect to the screen size.

While sourcing the list from a data page is a best practice, it does not affect the presentation of the list.

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79. The purpose of a Circumstance Definition is to _________.

Define the values available to an end user in the application

Define the properties used in a circumstance

Define the list of all circumstance values for a rule

Define the values used in a circumstance

Correct!A Circumstance Definition provides values for a given Circumstance Template.

Explanation

Correct!A Circumstance Definition provides values for a given Circumstance Template.

80. Which two of the following options are good uses of Connect SQL rules? (Choose Two)

Update an external table as part of a distributed transaction.

Execute custom SQL statements to improve performance of queries and updates to the PegaRULES database.

Execute SQL statements that contain database vendor specific syntax.

Execute a complex SQL statement such as a join or stored procedure against an external database.

Use Connect SQL rules to execute SQL statements that contain database vendor specific syntax.
Use Connect SQL rules to execute a complex SQL statement such as a join or stored procedure against an external database.

Use the Database Table Class Mapping wizard to update an external table.

Explanation

Use Connect SQL rules to execute SQL statements that contain database vendor specific syntax.
Use Connect SQL rules to execute a complex SQL statement such as a join or stored procedure against an external database.

Use the Database Table Class Mapping wizard to update an external table.

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81. Your team is building an application for a contact center that handles a variety of customer requests. Business policies require that each customer interaction be conducted with the most appropriate next available Customer Service Representative (CSR). What is the best way to implement this requirement?

Use a ToWorkbasket router and Pega's Get Next Work functionality

Use a ToWorklist router and Pega's Get Next Work functionality

Use a ToLeveledGroup router and Pega's Get Next Work functionality

Use a ToWorkGroup router and Pega's Get Next Work functionality

Using a ToWorkbasket router and Pega's Get Next Work matches each user with the appropriate assignments and prevents users from selecting preferred assignments.

Using a ToWorklist router routes assignments directly to a particular operator's worklist using a predefined operator name.

Using a ToLeveledGroup router routes assignments directly to the worklist of an operator chosen from a list of operators sorted by workload and desired skills.

Using a ToWorkGroup router routes assignments directly to a random operator's worklist within a work group.

Explanation

Using a ToWorkbasket router and Pega's Get Next Work matches each user with the appropriate assignments and prevents users from selecting preferred assignments.

Using a ToWorklist router routes assignments directly to a particular operator's worklist using a predefined operator name.

Using a ToLeveledGroup router routes assignments directly to the worklist of an operator chosen from a list of operators sorted by workload and desired skills.

Using a ToWorkGroup router routes assignments directly to a random operator's worklist within a work group.

82. Which two of the following statements are the most accurate with respect to the error handler flow? (Choose Two)

The error handler flow is the recommended way to handle all integration errors.

The standard connector error handler flow can help recover from transient errors.

The standard error handler flow is final and cannot be customized.

The error handler flow is invoked if the error is not handled elsewhere.

The error handler flow is always enabled and invoked if the error is not handled in the data page or activity.
The standard error handler flow retries sending the request in order to recover from transient errors.

Explanation

The error handler flow is always enabled and invoked if the error is not handled in the data page or activity.
The standard error handler flow retries sending the request in order to recover from transient errors.

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83. What two artifacts should you prepare in advance before delegating a rule? (Choose Two)

An Access Role that has access to the production ruleset

An unlocked ruleset added to the Application rule as a production ruleset

A separate Operator ID that has access to the delegated rules

An Access Group that has access to the production ruleset

Users must belong to an access group that includes the ruleset containing the delegated rules.
You cannot make changes to a rule in a locked ruleset. Organizing the delegated rules in a separate ruleset insulates the rest of the application from frequent changes.

Explanation

Users must belong to an access group that includes the ruleset containing the delegated rules.
You cannot make changes to a rule in a locked ruleset. Organizing the delegated rules in a separate ruleset insulates the rest of the application from frequent changes.

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84. You create a report that uses data from two classes. Which of the following reporting requirements requires the use of a subreport?

Columns to display are: Operator Name, Last updated Case ID, Last updated Case Status, Update Date.

Columns to display are: Operator Name, Operator Division, Count of Purchase Requests created.

Columns to display are: Manager, Name, Count of operators that report to each manager.

You use an aggregate function in a subreport to determine the count of divisions to which the operator belongs.

Explanation

You use an aggregate function in a subreport to determine the count of divisions to which the operator belongs.

85. Select two benefits of adopting a rule delegation strategy. (Choose Two)

Adopting a rule delegation strategy can help improve the business' ability to adapt to changing business conditions.

Adopting a rule delegation strategy allows business users to change business policies more quickly by avoiding long approval processes.

Enabling business users to manage changes to business policies on their own allows architects to spend more time on architectural decisions and implementation strategies.
Enabling business users to manage changes to business policies on their own helps the business be more agile.

Explanation

Enabling business users to manage changes to business policies on their own allows architects to spend more time on architectural decisions and implementation strategies.
Enabling business users to manage changes to business policies on their own helps the business be more agile.

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86. Consider the following table where a correspondence is circumstanced based on country.

Version	Circumstance
01-01-01	None
01-01-01	.Country = CAN
01-01-10	.Country = USA
01-01-15	None
01-01-20	.Country = USA
01-01-30	.Country = USA, Withdrawn
01-01-30	.Country = CAN

If .Country=USA, which version of the correspondence will run?

01-01-20

01-01-15

01-01-30

01-01-10

01-01-20 : This version does not run because there is a withdrawn version of the rule in a higher ruleset.
01-01-15 : This version runs because the circumstances with USA are impacted by the withdraw.

Explanation

01-01-20 : This version does not run because there is a withdrawn version of the rule in a higher ruleset.
01-01-15 : This version runs because the circumstances with USA are impacted by the withdraw.

87. An agent runs every day at 7:00 A.M. You have been asked to update the agent so that it runs once every 300 seconds. How would you modify the agent schedule to meet this requirement?

Change the Recurring pattern to Periodic and enter the Interval value.

Keep the Periodic pattern. In the Parameters dialog, update the schedule.

Keep the Recurring pattern and update the Interval value.

Change the Periodic pattern to Recurring. Open the Parameters dialog and update the schedule.

You use the Periodic pattern for intervals that are measured in seconds.

Explanation

You use the Periodic pattern for intervals that are measured in seconds.

88. An agent in your system is running on three nodes. You have been asked to update the agent's schedule interval. How would you make your update?

Open the agent schedule for each node the agent is running on and update the interval.

Open the agents rule and update the interval.

For each node, copy the agent schedule instance and modify the interval.

In SMA, select a node, then select the agent, and finally update the interval.

The system uses the settings on agent schedules to control agent processing. For each agent, there is an agent schedule for every node in the system.

Explanation

The system uses the settings on agent schedules to control agent processing. For each agent, there is an agent schedule for every node in the system.

89. Which feature would you use to implement the System of Record (SoR) pattern?

No specific feature — just use a data page directly in the application

The copy data from a data page option on a property

The refer to a data page option on a property

The Property-Ref activity method

The SoR pattern references a data in an external system using a data page.
The alias pattern links a property to another using the Property-Ref activity method.
The reference pattern references data directly without making it part of the data model.
The snapshot pattern copies data from an external system using a data page.

Explanation

The SoR pattern references a data in an external system using a data page.
The alias pattern links a property to another using the Property-Ref activity method.
The reference pattern references data directly without making it part of the data model.
The snapshot pattern copies data from an external system using a data page.

90. Which option represents the relationship between mixins, controls, and formats?

A format uses a mixin that defines a control.

A control specifies a format which uses a mixin.

A mixin specifies a control which defines a format.

A control specifies a mixin which defines a format.

Each control specifies a format which specifies a mixin.

Explanation

Each control specifies a format which specifies a mixin.

91. Which two types of records does the External Database Table Class Mapping wizard create? (Choose Two)

The Database data instance

The Database Table data instance

The Property rules used to map to the table columns

The Connect SQL rule used to retrieve the data

The External Database Table Class Mapping wizard creates the Database Table data instance.
The External Database Table Class Mapping wizard creates the Property rules used to map to table columns.

The External Database Table Class Mapping wizard does not create the Connect SQL rule, as it is not required to retrieve data.

Explanation

The External Database Table Class Mapping wizard creates the Database Table data instance.
The External Database Table Class Mapping wizard creates the Property rules used to map to table columns.

The External Database Table Class Mapping wizard does not create the Connect SQL rule, as it is not required to retrieve data.

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92. You create a report in a work class that displays the assigned operator and task name for each open case. Which two ways can you combine data in the Assign-Worklist class for your report? (Choose Two)

Use a Worklist Assignment association rule to join the Work class to the Assign-Worklist class.

Correct!
The class join specifies the class you are joining and a filter that describes how the data between the classes are joined.

Correct!
The association rule defines the join operation and enables you to select data objects in the class.

Explanation

Correct!
The class join specifies the class you are joining and a filter that describes how the data between the classes are joined.

Correct!
The association rule defines the join operation and enables you to select data objects in the class.

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93. The following rule and record types are invoked to determine the endpoint for a connector.

A data page property is referenced.
The value is used by the SOAP connector to invoke the service.
The SOAP Connector is invoked.
The data transform for the data page is executed if the page is not already available on the clipboard.
The data transform invokes a utility function to obtain the value of a dynamic system setting.

Select the order in which these rules and records are executed.

5, 4, 3, 2, 1

3, 1, 4, 5, 2

3, 4, 1, 5, 2

3, 2, 4, 1, 5

The connector references a data page.
The data page referenced a data transform to populate the data page with the endpoint.
The data transform calls a function to obtain the endpoint value from the dynamic system setting record.
Then the connector uses the value to access the system at the endpoint.

Explanation

The connector references a data page.
The data page referenced a data transform to populate the data page with the endpoint.
The data transform calls a function to obtain the endpoint value from the dynamic system setting record.
Then the connector uses the value to access the system at the endpoint.

94. Which scenario might benefit from using a temporary case?

Retail customers can process a return for one or moreitems in their order or they can process an exchange.

Banking customers can access a bank's online portal toapply to open a checking or savings account.

Airline customers can view their travel itinerary or submit a request to modify their itinerary, subject to fees.

Insurance customers can call a call center to file a newclaim, or make changes to a current coverage policy.

The airline customer service case type would benefit from using a temporary case. The temporary case is resolved if the customer views their travel itinerary. The case is persisted if the customer modifies their itinerary.

Explanation

The airline customer service case type would benefit from using a temporary case. The temporary case is resolved if the customer views their travel itinerary. The case is persisted if the customer modifies their itinerary.

95. Which of the following statements is true about the rule resolution process?

The class (context) of a rule takes precedence over the availability of the rule.

Rule resolution applies to rules that are instances of classes derived from the Rule- and Work- base classes.

The rule resolution algorithm verifies that the user has authorization to access the selected rule.

Explanation

The rule resolution algorithm verifies that the user has authorization to access the selected rule.

96. You are tasked with configuring a screen flow. The requirement states that every step in the screen flow must be executed sequentially. Which of the following two options do you select on each assignment shape to configure the screen flow to meet this requirement? (Choose Two)

Only allow navigating back to this step

Save on last step

Enable navigation link

Perform post-processing when navigating away from step

Enable navigation link : This option is necessary because it is used to display the step in the navigation sequence.
Perform post-processing when navigating away from step

Only allow navigating back to this step : This option is necessary because it prevents users from skipping ahead to a later step before the preceding steps are completed.
Save on last step

Perform post-processing when navigating away from step : This option is used to run validation and other post-processing actions each time a user leaves the step. It does not control the navigation sequence.

Save on last step : This option is used to prevent commits to the database as each step is executed and can only be configured on the Start shape. It does not control the navigation sequence.

Explanation

Enable navigation link : This option is necessary because it is used to display the step in the navigation sequence.
Perform post-processing when navigating away from step

Only allow navigating back to this step : This option is necessary because it prevents users from skipping ahead to a later step before the preceding steps are completed.
Save on last step

Perform post-processing when navigating away from step : This option is used to run validation and other post-processing actions each time a user leaves the step. It does not control the navigation sequence.

Save on last step : This option is used to prevent commits to the database as each step is executed and can only be configured on the Start shape. It does not control the navigation sequence.

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97. When configuring a screen flow, you identify a single harness to define the navigation style for the screen flow. Where is the harness identified?

On the Design tab of the screen flow

On the Flow Action connectors

On the Start shape

On each Assignment shape

The harness is used to define the navigation style for the screen flow and can only be identified on the Start shape.
The harness cannot be identified on a Flow Action connector.
The harness cannot be identified on the Design tab of the screen flow.

Explanation

The harness is used to define the navigation style for the screen flow and can only be identified on the Start shape.
The harness cannot be identified on a Flow Action connector.
The harness cannot be identified on the Design tab of the screen flow.

98. You are tasked with configuring the Get Next Work functionality for an application. The requirement states that the workbaskets a user is associated with must be checked first, and all eligible assignments must be consolidated into a single list before being filtered and sorted. Which two of the following options do you select on an Operator ID record to configure the Get Next Work functionality to meet this requirement? (Choose Two)

Merge workbaskets

Get from workbaskets first

Operator is available to receive work

This is an unattended operator

Merge workbaskets
This option is used to organize all assignments in all of the workbaskets the user is associated with into a single list before the list is filtered and sorted.

Get from workbaskets first
Correct!This option is used to configure the application to check the workbaskets a user is associated with before checking the user's worklist.

Operator is available to receive work
Sorry, this is incorrect.This option is used to allow or deny assignments being added to the user's worklist; it does not affect the Get Next Work functionality.

Explanation

Merge workbaskets
This option is used to organize all assignments in all of the workbaskets the user is associated with into a single list before the list is filtered and sorted.

Get from workbaskets first
Correct!This option is used to configure the application to check the workbaskets a user is associated with before checking the user's worklist.

Operator is available to receive work
Sorry, this is incorrect.This option is used to allow or deny assignments being added to the user's worklist; it does not affect the Get Next Work functionality.

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99. Adding parameters to a rule enables you to _____________________.

Copy data from a data page option on a property

Separate the functional behavior of a rule from specific business contexts

Help improve business users' ability to adapt to changing business conditions

Define the values used in a circumstance

Parameters enable you to separate the functional behavior of a rule from specific business contexts.

Explanation

Parameters enable you to separate the functional behavior of a rule from specific business contexts.

100. You want to allow a user to run a specific flow action without conditions. Which two steps must you perform? (Choose Two)

Add the privilege to the flow action record.

Add the privilege to a user role that is available to the user's access group.

Add an Access When record to the flow action.

Add the privilege to the user's access group.

Add the privilege to the flow action to require that users have the privilege to perform the action.
Add the privilege to a user role to allow users to perform the action.

Explanation

Add the privilege to the flow action to require that users have the privilege to perform the action.
Add the privilege to a user role to allow users to perform the action.

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101. Which two options do you configure on a portal record? (Choose Two)

Identify the user role of the type of user who would access the portal.

Determine which skin to use to apply branding to the portal.

Configure the positioning of the navigation pane within the portal.

Change the application(s) available to users.

You configure a portal rule to support either user or developer access.
You configure a portal to use the branding configured application skin, or to apply a specific skin to the portal.

The positioning of the navigation pane is configured by selecting a screen layout in the harness rule referenced by the portal record.

Explanation

You configure a portal rule to support either user or developer access.
You configure a portal to use the branding configured application skin, or to apply a specific skin to the portal.

The positioning of the navigation pane is configured by selecting a screen layout in the harness rule referenced by the portal record.

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102. Which two of the following options are benefits of using skin inheritance? (Choose Two)

In order to maintain consistency, child skins cannot modify formats and mixins from the parent skin.

Child skins only need to customize the parent skin.

Child skins can reuse mixins and formats from other child skins with the same parent.

Creating standard styles in a parent skin are easier to maintain.

Correct!
Layering your skins allows you to make a change to the parent skin and the change updates across all child skins.
Use a child skin to either define mixins or formats not present in the parent skin, or override inherited mixins or formats as needed.

Child skins can override a parent skin and make updates to mixins or formats.

Explanation

Correct!
Layering your skins allows you to make a change to the parent skin and the change updates across all child skins.
Use a child skin to either define mixins or formats not present in the parent skin, or override inherited mixins or formats as needed.

Child skins can override a parent skin and make updates to mixins or formats.

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103. In which order are rules and data instances applied for a service? 1 Service rule 2 Service Package 3 Service Activity 4 Mapping rule (from format received by the service to Clipboard structure) 5 Mapping rule (from Clipboard structure to format specified by service type)

2, 1, 4, 3, 5

1, 2, 3, 4, 5

1, 2, 4, 3, 5

2, 1, 3, 4, 5

This is the order for service processing.

Explanation

This is the order for service processing.

104. Which two steps do you perform to update the logo in a portal header? (Choose Two)

Reference the image in the application record.

Reference the image in the portal skin.

Update the portal header to reference the new image.

Upload the new image to a binary file record.

Upload the image to a binary file record to make the image available to the application.
The portal header section (such as the standard pyPortalHeader section) references the image.

Explanation

Upload the image to a binary file record to make the image available to the application.
The portal header section (such as the standard pyPortalHeader section) references the image.

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105. Which two of the following steps are needed to implement Global Resource Settings? (Choose Two)

Create a property for each environment

Create a report definition

Create a data transform

Create a data page

You use a data page to access the Global Resource Settings.
You use a data transform to load a data page with the correct settings.

You only create a single property and then change the value as you move the application from one environment to the next.

Explanation

You use a data page to access the Global Resource Settings.
You use a data transform to load a data page with the correct settings.

You only create a single property and then change the value as you move the application from one environment to the next.

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106. Your application contains a top-level case type named Purchase Request and a Purchaser Order child case. The company has determined that only one user may open and work on a case at one time. However, users working on purchase orders should not lock out users working on the parent purchase request cases. How would you configure the lock settings among the case types?

Set default locking on purchase requests and set the do not lock the parent option on purchase orders.

Set default locking and the do not lock the parent option on purchase requests.

Set optimistic locking on purchase requests and the do not lock the parent option on purchase orders.

Set default locking and the do not lock the parent option on purchase orders.

You set default locking on the parent case type. You set the do not lock the parent on the child case type.

Optimistic locking allows multiple users to work on the same case at the same time.

Explanation

You set default locking on the parent case type. You set the do not lock the parent on the child case type.

Optimistic locking allows multiple users to work on the same case at the same time.

107. Your application requires a cascading approval for expense reports. Approvals must follow the submitter's reporting structure, with the following thresholds. A manager must approve expense reports up to USD500. A director must approve expense reports up to USD1500. A vice president must approve expense reports of USD1500 or greater. How do you configure the approval process?

Select the reporting structure configuration with custom levels, then configure when rules to determine the number of levels.

Select the authority matrix configuration option.

Select the reporting structure configuration with custom levels, then configure a decision table to determine the number of levels.

Select the reporting structure configuration, then select All levels.

Decision tables are used for the authority matrix model, not for the reporting structure model.
When rules are used to test whether an approval level is needed.

Explanation

Decision tables are used for the authority matrix model, not for the reporting structure model.
When rules are used to test whether an approval level is needed.

108. Select two benefits of using Global Resource Settings. (Choose Two)

Global Resource Settings improves the performance for integration with the external system.

Global Resource Settings allow you to define settings for all your different environments in one location.

Global Resource Settings allow you to manage settings in one place.

Global Resource Settings allow you to manage settings without needing to unlock rulesets.

Using Global Resource Settings allow you to not have to update the rules in the application, just the data values for the integration properties.
Managing your integration settings in one place allows you to easily move an application from one environment to another.

Explanation

Using Global Resource Settings allow you to not have to update the rules in the application, just the data values for the integration properties.
Managing your integration settings in one place allows you to easily move an application from one environment to another.

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109. Select two reasons for organizing delegated rules in a separate, unlocked ruleset. (Choose Two)

A separate, unlocked ruleset allows you to organize the business users responsible for managing the delegated rules.

A separate, unlocked ruleset is necessary because changes cannot be made to rules in a locked ruleset.

A separate ruleset can help prevent accidental or unauthorized changes to critical elements of the application.

The ruleset containing the delegated rules must remain unlocked in production so business users can make changes to the delegated rules.

The business users responsible for managing the delegated rules are organized in an access group.

Keeping unlocked rules in a separate ruleset insulates the rest of the application rules from unintended consequences due to accidental or unauthorized changes.

Explanation

The ruleset containing the delegated rules must remain unlocked in production so business users can make changes to the delegated rules.

The business users responsible for managing the delegated rules are organized in an access group.

Keeping unlocked rules in a separate ruleset insulates the rest of the application rules from unintended consequences due to accidental or unauthorized changes.

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110. Which two of the following situations require an activity? (Choose Two)

Call a connector from a data page

Simulate a connector

Call a connector from a flow

Simulate a data page

An activity is required to simulate a connector.
An integrator shape calls an activity.

Explanation

An activity is required to simulate a connector.
An integrator shape calls an activity.

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111. You have configured an agent to automatically send correspondence. The agent runs in standard mode using AQM. As of the last agent run, entries failed to commit and the correspondence was not sent. Which two approaches could you take to troubleshoot the issue? (Choose Two)

Open the Requestor Management screen in SMA, select the requestor with a waiting message, and run the Tracer.

Open the Broken Process queue, select an item, and run the Tracer.

Open the Broken Process queue, select the entry, and view the error message and stack trace information.

You select the requestor with a waiting message, then run the Tracer.
You can view the error message and stack trace information in the Broken Process queue.

Explanation

You select the requestor with a waiting message, then run the Tracer.
You can view the error message and stack trace information in the Broken Process queue.

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112. What effect does the Use all workbasket assignments in user's work group option have on how workbaskets are searched when using the Get Next Work functionality?

This option limits the workbasket search to only those workbaskets defined in the user's work group.

This option limits the workbasket search to only those workbaskets defined in the user's work group.
Correct!
This option limits the assignments available to the user to only those assignments listed in the workbasket of the user's work group.

When a user clicks the Next Assignment link, the system checks the user's worklist. If assignments are available in the user's worklist, the assignments are filtered and sorted.
Sorry, this is incorrect.This is the default behavior of the GetNextWork functionality in Pega 7.

This option organizes all assignments in all of the workbaskets the user is associated with into a single list before the list is filtered and sorted.
Sorry, this is incorrect.Organizing all assignments in all workbaskets the user is associated with into a single list before the list is filtered and sorted cannot be achieved by using all workbasket assignments in the user's work group.

The workbaskets associated with the user are checked first. If no assignments are found in the user's workbaskets, the user's worklist is checked.
Sorry, this is incorrect.This search routine is the default search routine when the option for searching workbaskets first is selected.

Explanation

This option limits the workbasket search to only those workbaskets defined in the user's work group.
Correct!
This option limits the assignments available to the user to only those assignments listed in the workbasket of the user's work group.

When a user clicks the Next Assignment link, the system checks the user's worklist. If assignments are available in the user's worklist, the assignments are filtered and sorted.
Sorry, this is incorrect.This is the default behavior of the GetNextWork functionality in Pega 7.

This option organizes all assignments in all of the workbaskets the user is associated with into a single list before the list is filtered and sorted.
Sorry, this is incorrect.Organizing all assignments in all workbaskets the user is associated with into a single list before the list is filtered and sorted cannot be achieved by using all workbasket assignments in the user's work group.

The workbaskets associated with the user are checked first. If no assignments are found in the user's workbaskets, the user's worklist is checked.
Sorry, this is incorrect.This search routine is the default search routine when the option for searching workbaskets first is selected.

PEGA Senior System Architect examen Blanc