PEGA: Certified Senior System Architect (CSSA) Exam! Trivia Quiz
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Which three decisions would you model with a When rule? (Choose Three)
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Determine whether to perform a data transform.
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Determine whether to include a column when running a report.
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Determine if a process runs.
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Recalculate an expression whenever one of the input values changes.
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Determine whether a UI field should be visible.
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This Pega CSSA Exam Trivia Quiz assesses advanced system architecture skills in Pega applications. It tests decision-making abilities using When rules, decision tables, and trees, crucial for any aspiring Senior System Architect.
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Which statement best describes the evaluation of a When rule?
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A When rule can only evaluate a property of type true/false
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A When rule can only be used once in an application.
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When rules are evaluated declaratively.
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A When rule can only return a true or false result.
Correct Answer
A. A When rule can only return a true or false result.Explanation
Correct!When rules return either true or false as a result.Rate this question:
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The following When rule determines whether a customer is eligible for a promotional offer when purchasing a shirt.Which condition satisfies the eligibility requirement?
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The customer is not eligible under any condition
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Long-sleeve, yellow shirt, medium size
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Long-sleeve, red shirt, medium size
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Short-sleeve, blue shirt, size large
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A. The customer is not eligible under any conditionExplanation
Correct!Use of the Boolean AND requires that .Color="red" and either "blue" or "green".Rate this question:
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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 would you configure the condition column(s)?
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Create a single column for Position.
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Create separate columns for Matches Position, Matches Another Position, and Does Not Match Any Position.
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Create one column for feedback with three rows for the three possible decisions.
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Create separate columns for Selected Position, Targeted Position, and Reject.
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A. Create one column for feedback with three rows for the three possible decisions.Explanation
Correct!You would create one Feedback column and three rows for evaluating the three possible feedback results.Rate this question:
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As part of the process of assessing a candidate, the feedback provided by the interviewer is used to decide whether or not to hire a candidate for a position. If necessary, other test scores are used in the evaluation. Candidates with an assessment score of 40 or less are automatically rejected before they are evaluated further.Candidates with an assessment score of 60 or less are rejected if either their technical skill scores and interpersonal skill scores are below 40.Candidates with 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)
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An otherwise branch that tests for assessment scores less than 40.
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Two nested branches - one to evaluate technical skill scores and another to evaluate interpersonal skill scores.
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A top-level branch that tests for assessment scores less than 40.
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A branch that evaluates both technical and interpersonal skill scores
Correct Answer(s)
A. Two nested branches - one to evaluate technical skill scores and another to evaluate interpersonal skill scores.
A. A top-level branch that tests for assessment scores less than 40.Explanation
The first branch configuration to use in the decision tree is two nested branches - one to evaluate technical skill scores and another to evaluate interpersonal skill scores. This is because candidates with an assessment score of 60 or less are rejected if either their technical skill scores or interpersonal skill scores are below 40. Therefore, it is important to evaluate both skills separately.
The second branch configuration to use is a top-level branch that tests for assessment scores less than 40. This is because candidates with an assessment score of 40 or less are automatically rejected before further evaluation. Therefore, it is necessary to have a branch that filters out these candidates at the beginning of the evaluation process.Rate this question:
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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?
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Use a test page to run the decision tree.
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Check the decision tree for completeness
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Add the decision tree to a decision shape and create cases using various test values
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Check the decision tree for conflicts.
Correct Answer
A. Check the decision tree for conflicts.Explanation
Correct!Checking for conflicts only discovers rows that cannot be reached and does not evaluate test values.Rate this question:
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An online shopping application collects and displays the user's shipping address. An address contains a street number, city, state, and zip code. This information is always presented together in a group, whether it is used for an order confirmation or for invoice billing. Which UI component is appropriate for displaying the address information?
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Portal
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Control
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Section
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Skin
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A. SectionExplanation
Correct!Section groups work information and functionality by context and purpose.Rate this question:
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You are designing a screen to display employee information such as job title and hire date. The display needs to present the reporting hierarchy among employees as well.Which type of repeating layout is appropriate for this purpose?
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Tree Grid
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Tree
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Column
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Grid
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A. Tree GridExplanation
Correct!The Tree Grid combines the navigation strengths of a tree with the quick-access data display of a grid.Rate this question:
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An online shopping application has a work class named PurchaseOrder. The Work class has an embedded page for customer information, and this embedded page is of a data class named Customer. The Customer class contains an embedded page for payment information, and this embedded page is part of a data class named Payment.You need a reusable section for displaying payment information on an order. Where should you define this section?
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Payment class
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Data- class
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Customer class
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PurchaseOrder class
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A. Payment classExplanation
Correct!A section containing property content should be located in the class where the properties are located.Rate this question:
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Using Live UI, you must reorder the position of fields on a user form. How do you use the tool in order to complete this task?
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On the user form, drag and drop the field in the new position.
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On the user form, copy the original element and paste it in the new position.
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In the hierarchy tree, drag and drop the element in the new position.
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In the hierarchy tree, copy the original element and paste it in the new position.
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A. In the hierarchy tree, drag and drop the element in the new position.Explanation
Correct!You drag and drop UI elements in the hierarchy tree to reposition them.Rate this question:
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In which of the following cases would you use a paragraph? (Choose Two)
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To provide the user with the ability to enter rich text
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To display an image
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To define a piece of text that is used in several screens in the application
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To display read-only text in rich text format
Correct Answer(s)
A. To define a piece of text that is used in several screens in the application
A. To display read-only text in rich text formatExplanation
A paragraph can be used to define a piece of text that is used in several screens in the application. This allows for consistency and reusability of the text across different parts of the application. Additionally, a paragraph can be used to display read-only text in rich text format, providing the user with formatted and visually appealing information that they cannot edit.Rate this question:
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-Where can you NOT include a paragraph?
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Flow
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Section
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Paragraph
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Correspondence
Correct Answer
A. FlowExplanation
Correct!It is not possible to include a paragraph in a flow.Rate this question:
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The design document of an application states that the application must be implemented with UI responsiveness. Which behavior does the design require for the application?
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Different groups of users have access to different content and functions.
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The placement of the screen content adjusts to different screen sizes and devices automatically.
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An application can respond to voice command.
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An application can deliver email notification to users in a timely fashion.
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A. The placement of the screen content adjusts to different screen sizes and devices automatically.Explanation
Correct!Responsiveness here means UI rendering is responding to different screen sizes on different devices.Rate this question:
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A dynamic layout uses an Inline format to organize UI elements on the screen. The Inline format is configured with two responsive breakpoints: the first one is to change to an Inline grid triple format at 1024 pixels, and the second one is to change to an Inline grid double format at 768 pixels. The UI elements are arranged into various numbers of rows depending on the screen size and number of elements on the screen. When the screen size is at 800 pixels and there are five elements on the screen, how many elements should be in the last row?
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One since it is in Inline grid double format.
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Five since it is in Inline format.
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Two since it is in Inline grid triple format
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Undetermined — it depends on the sizes of the elements.
Correct Answer
A. Two since it is in Inline grid triple formatExplanation
Correct!The layout is in Inline grid triple format at 800-pixel screen width.Rate this question:
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The business is switching its application branding to use a warmer color scheme and to include responsive behavior to the user interface. Which two of the following rules must be modified to implement this change? (Choose Two
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Skin rule
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Section rule
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Application rule
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Flow action rule
Correct Answer(s)
A. Skin rule
A. Application ruleExplanation
To implement the change of switching the application branding to use a warmer color scheme and include responsive behavior to the user interface, the Skin rule needs to be modified. The Skin rule defines the overall look and feel of the application, including colors, fonts, and styles. By modifying the Skin rule, the business can update the color scheme to a warmer tone. Additionally, the Application rule needs to be modified as it defines the behavior and settings of the application. By modifying the Application rule, the business can include responsive behavior to the user interface, ensuring that it adapts and adjusts to different screen sizes and devices.Rate this question:
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In an application for applying to jobs, a submit button is in the section rule for uploading resume. You defined a new button style format with a gray background color and crimson font color. What do you need to do to apply this new style format to the submit button?
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Update the CSS file to specify the style format to use.
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Drag the format onto the section or harness.
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Associate the format to the submit button on the components tab of the skin
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Configure the submit button in the section rule to use the new format.
Correct Answer
A. Configure the submit button in the section rule to use the new format.Explanation
Correct!Formats are referenced from Section rules to apply to UI controls.Rate this question:
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Which two of the following are considered property-based events in Pega’s dynamic UI model? (Choose Two)
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Users change the arrival date on a hotel reservation to one week later.
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Total value of a customer order reaches $500.
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A section refreshes.
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Users click a button.
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Users move the mouse over a URL link.
Correct Answer(s)
A. Users change the arrival date on a hotel reservation to one week later.
A. Total value of a customer order reaches $500.Explanation
The two options that are considered property-based events in Pega's dynamic UI model are:
1. Users change the arrival date on a hotel reservation to one week later: This event involves the modification of a specific property (the arrival date) in the system.
2. Total value of a customer order reaches $500: This event is triggered when a specific property (the total value of a customer order) reaches a certain threshold ($500).Rate this question:
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Where do you set the Visible When condition to display a layout based on the click of a button?
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On either the button or the layout
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On both the button and the layout
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On the layout
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On the button
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A. On the layoutExplanation
Correct!The Visible When condition on the layout turns the display of the section on and off.Rate this question:
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In the event-action model of dynamic UI, which of the following statements is correct regarding event processing?
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An action can be performed for only one event per control
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A control always has one or more action sets
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An event can be configured to perform multiple actions.
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Actions attached to an event execute in random order.
Correct Answer
A. An event can be configured to perform multiple actions.Explanation
In the event-action model of dynamic UI, an event can be configured to perform multiple actions. This means that when a specific event occurs, multiple actions can be triggered simultaneously or sequentially. This allows for more flexibility and customization in the user interface, as different actions can be performed based on the same event.Rate this question:
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You have been asked to add a field to a form in which users enter a Social Security number (nine digits). How would you configure the field to support this requirement?
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In an edit validate rule, configure a function to test for a Social Security pattern.
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Use an edit validate rule that validates the Social Security pattern.
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Set the minimum and maximum values to "9" in a text field.
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Use a decimal property type and make the field required.
Correct Answer
A. Use an edit validate rule that validates the Social Security pattern.Explanation
Correct!An edit validate rule validates patterns such as the number of digits in a field.Rate this question:
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You have been asked to add to a form a check box control named "Auto Insurance Discount." Selecting the check box indicates that the user qualifies for the discount. However, in order to qualify, two conditions must be met. First, the user must be older than 25. Second, the user has not received a traffic violation in three years or more. If both conditions are not met and the check box is selected, an error appears when the form is submitted. Which one of the following approaches would you use in order to support this requirement?
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Use a single validate rule to verify both of these conditions.
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Associate an edit validate rule with the flow action that references the form
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Use an edit validate rule that validates both conditions
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Use two validate rules, one for each condition.
Correct Answer
A. Use a single validate rule to verify both of these conditions.Explanation
Correct!A single validate rule can verify multiple conditions for the same field.Rate this question:
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A requirement states that you must add a control that shows a list of book titles. The titles change on a daily basis. The book records are maintained on a database. The control must show the most current information. The organization schedules updates to the application on a weekly basis. Which of the following configurations would you use?
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Add a drop-down control and use a list of items in the control's property
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Add a drop-down control and source the list using the property that identifies the items in the list
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Add a radio button control that identifies each employee with a button.
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Add a drop-down control and source the list using a data page.
Correct Answer
A. Add a drop-down control and source the list using a data page.Explanation
Correct!A dynamic list uses the most current information that is sourced from a data page.Rate this question:
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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?
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Use the requests column to group the results.
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Filter the results so that only cost center and requests are included in the report
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Summarize the requests column by count
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Use the cost center column to group the results.
Correct Answer
A. Use the cost center column to group the results.Explanation
Correct!Cases associated with each cost center are grouped beneath each cost center heading.Rate this question:
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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?
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For the Case ID property, select Count in the Summarize column
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For the Case ID property, select Highest to Lowest sort type.
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Make sure that the Case ID is the first column in the report.
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Add a filter condition where Case ID is greater than one.
Correct Answer
A. For the Case ID property, select Highest to Lowest sort type.Explanation
Correct!The case with the highest value is the first row. The other rows descend numerically.Rate this question:
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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?
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Create two conditions: Work Condition equals New OR Creation Date does not equal Previous Quarter.
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Create two conditions: Work Status does not equal New, AND Creation Date is equal to Previous Quarter.
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Create two conditions: Work Status does not equal New, AND Creation Date is less than current quarter.
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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
Correct!Using both conditions supports the requirement.Rate this question:
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Select the three true statements about the use of a BLOB field. (Choose Three)
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A BLOB can store an object of any size.
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A BLOB allows an application to read or write an entire case in one database transactio
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A BLOB automatically exposes properties for reporting.
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A BLOB provides flexibility by avoiding the need for schema changes when the data model changes.
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Case data can only be stored in a BLOB.
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A. A BLOB can store an object of any size.
A. A BLOB allows an application to read or write an entire case in one database transactio
A. A BLOB provides flexibility by avoiding the need for schema changes when the data model changes.Explanation
A BLOB can store an object of any size, meaning it can handle large amounts of data. A BLOB allows an application to read or write an entire case in one database transaction, providing efficiency and ease of use. Additionally, a BLOB provides flexibility by avoiding the need for schema changes when the data model changes, allowing for easier adaptation to evolving data structures.Rate this question:
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Which statement best describes the difference between optimizing a top-level property and an embedded property?
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Optimizing a top-level property does not require a schema change to the database. Optimizing an embedded property does require a schema change.
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Optimization only provides a performance benefit for embedded properties.
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A Declare Index rule is created when optimizing a top-level property, but is not created when optimizing an embedded property.
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A top-level property is exposed in the table that contains the BLOB. An embedded property is exposed in a different table.
Correct Answer
A. A top-level property is exposed in the table that contains the BLOB. An embedded property is exposed in a different table.Explanation
Correct!Embedded properties are exposed in a different table, rather than the table that contains the BLOB. This allows Pega to establish a separate content for each exposed embedded property.Rate this question:
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Which type of data is exposed by default?
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Business metrics, such as the total value of a sales order, are exposed by default
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Neither process metrics nor business metrics are exposed by default.
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Process metrics, such as the current stage or status, are exposed by default.
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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
Correct!Process metrics, such as the current stage or status, are Pega-defined properties. Pega exposes process metrics automatically.Rate this question:
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A report contains five columns of data about sales quotes.The case ID (.pyID)The currently assigned sales representative (.pxAssignedOperatorID)The creation date of the sales quote (.pxCreateDate)The sales territory (.Territory)The expiration data of the quote (.ExpiryDate)The report identifies which two properties as unoptimized? (Choose Two)
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Creation date (.pxCreateDate)
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Sales territory (.Territory)
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Assigned case worker (.pxAssignedOperatorID)
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Case ID (.pyID)
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Expiration date (.ExpiryDate)
Correct Answer(s)
A. Sales territory (.Territory)
A. Expiration date (.ExpiryDate)Explanation
The report identifies the sales territory (.Territory) and the expiration date (.ExpiryDate) as unoptimized properties. This means that these two columns may have performance issues or may not be efficiently organized or utilized in the report. It is suggested to optimize these properties to improve the overall performance and efficiency of the report.Rate this question:
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You have a data page with customer data. The data page is configured to reload if it is older than one hour. Which of the following best describes when the data page will be reloaded?
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The data page reloads automatically one hour after it was last accessed.
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The data page reloads on the next access one hour after it was created.
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The data page reloads automatically one hour after it was created.
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The data page reloads on the next access one hour after it was last accessed.
Correct Answer
A. The data page reloads on the next access one hour after it was created.Explanation
Correct!The data page is marked stale one hour after it was created and refreshed on next access.Rate this question:
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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?
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Thread
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Node
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Request
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Application
Correct Answer
A. NodeExplanation
Correct!Use the node scope to share the page for all applications on the node.Rate this question:
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Which of the following would be typical data stored in a local data source?
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Customer details
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Case data
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Delivery options
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Insurance policy data
Correct Answer
A. Delivery optionsExplanation
Correct!Delivery options is a typical example of reference data that can be stored in a local data sourceRate this question:
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In which types of UI controls are reference data from the local data source typically used?
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Button
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Dropdown
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Text field
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Label
Correct Answer
A. DropdownExplanation
Сorrect!Dropdowns are used to select among a predefined set of options.Rate this question:
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The terms "connector" and "service" are from the perspective of __________.
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Your application. Thus, a connector is when your application requests data from an external system, and a service is when external systems request data from your application.
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The external system. Thus, a connector is when external systems connect to your application to requests data, and a service is when your application requests request data from an external system.
Correct Answer
A. Your application. Thus, a connector is when your application requests data from an external system, and a service is when external systems request data from your application.Explanation
Correct!The terms are from the perspective of your application.Rate this question:
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A connector can be directly referenced from __________ and __________? (Choose Two)
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Activities
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Data pages
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Flows
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Data transforms
Correct Answer(s)
A. Activities
A. Data pagesExplanation
A connector can be directly referenced from activities and data pages. Activities are used to define the logic and actions in a workflow, and data pages store and manage data. Connectors are used to integrate external systems or services into an application. By directly referencing a connector from activities and data pages, developers can easily access and utilize the functionalities provided by the connector to interact with external systems or services.Rate this question:
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If you need to access a table in an external database with advanced SQL, such as a complex join or a stored procedure, you need to use __________.
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A SQL connector
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A data page
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A report definition
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The Database Table Class Mapping tool
Correct Answer
A. A SQL connectorExplanation
Correct!SQL connectors are suitable for complex SQL queries.Rate this question:
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Which of the following design patterns is most suitable for creating objects with complex dependencies, ensuring loose coupling and promoting code reusability?
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Singleton
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Factory Method
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Observer
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Adapter
Correct Answer
A. Factory MethodExplanation
The Factory Method pattern defines an interface for creating objects but lets subclasses decide which class to instantiate. This promotes loose coupling by deferring instantiation to subclasses. It's particularly useful for creating objects with complex dependencies or when the creation process involves multiple steps.Rate this question:
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You have a connector that creates a new customer record in an external system. Where do you invoke the connector from?
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Activity
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Integrator shape in a flow
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Flow action
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Data page
Correct Answer
A. ActivityExplanation
Correct!Use an activity when writing data.Rate this question:
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You have a connector that fetches a list of currency exchange rates from an external system. Where do you invoke the connector from?
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Data page
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Integrator shape in a flow
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Flow action
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Activity
Correct Answer
A. Data pageExplanation
Correct!Use a connector with a data page to read data.Rate this question:
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Data transforms are often used prior to and after invoking the connector. What is the purpose of the data transforms?
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Invoke parse rules on the connector response
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Map data to the application data structure
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Set authentication data for the request
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Map data from the protocol-specific response format
Correct Answer
A. Map data to the application data structureExplanation
Correct!Data transforms are used to map data from the integration data format to the application data structure.Rate this question:
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