Appian Certified Associate Developer ACD101 Exam Questions

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Question 1

You created and published a new process model.

The process model has a start form with two synchronous subprocesses with 40 and 66 nodes each. All nodes are chained from the start node through the subprocesses to the end node. After the tasks and subprocesses, there is a second User Input Task in which the user can confirm the entries and add a comment.

When testing as a normal Acme business user, you see that the confirmation screen is not shown to you.

What might be the reason for this behavior?



Answer : A

In Appian, there is a limitation on the number of activities that can be chained in a process, known as the 'chaining limit.' If a process model exceeds this limit, which includes synchronous subprocesses and their nodes, the process may break or not behave as expected. In this scenario, with two large subprocesses chained from start to end, the maximum number of activity chained nodes could be exceeded, resulting in the confirmation screen not being shown. Adjusting the process model to reduce chaining or using asynchronous patterns where possible can help mitigate this issue. Reference: Appian Documentation - Process Model Best Practices


Question 2

You select the "Generate groups and folders to secure and organize objects" option while creating a new application, Acme, with the prefix ACM.

By default, which two groups are generated by Appian? (Choose two.)



Answer : A, B

When creating a new application in Appian and opting to generate groups and folders for organization and security, Appian automatically creates specific groups to facilitate application development and management. The default groups include 'Administrators' and 'Designers' with the application prefix, in this case, ACM. The ACM Administrators group is intended for users who will have full control over the application, including configuration and deployment aspects. The ACM Designers group is designated for users primarily involved in the design and development of the application, granting them necessary permissions to create and modify application components without full administrative privileges. Reference:

Appian Documentation on Application Design: Offers insights into best practices for structuring and securing Appian applications, including the use of groups for effective application management.


Question 3

You need to create a record type with data sync enabled.

What are the supported data sources?



Answer : C

Appian's data sync feature supports synchronization from three primary data sources: Salesforce, Process Models, and Databases. This allows for the creation of record types that can efficiently access and manipulate data from these sources, leveraging Appian's capabilities to provide real-time insights and interactions with external systems and internal processes. Reference:

Appian Documentation: Creating Record Types


Question 4

How do you refer to metadata of a process model object within process model expressions? For example: the creator, name, or description.



Answer : C

Process Model Properties within Appian are referred to using the pm! domain prefix in process model expressions. This includes metadata such as the creator, name, or description of the process model. Reference:

Appian Documentation: Process Model Properties


Question 5

You need to add a new attribute to your database-backed synced Acme employee record.

What should you do?



Answer : B

To add a new attribute to a database-backed synced record type, such as an Acme employee record, you should add the new field under the 'Add Source Fields' section in the record data model configuration. When you save this new field with the 'Update Table' checkbox selected, Appian will automatically update the underlying database table and resync the record type with the new field included. Reference: Appian Documentation - Modifying Record Data Models


Question 6

Which set of out-of-the-box features is only available when data sync is enabled on a record type?



Answer : C

Data sync enables additional features for record types in Appian. With data sync enabled, you can define relationships between different record types, add fields to a record type that do not appear in the source database (hidden fields), and configure record-level security to control access to individual records based on user roles or other criteria. These features are part of the enhanced functionality provided by data sync to ensure efficient data management and security within Appian applications. Reference: Appian Documentation - Record Type Features and Data Sync


Question 7

ACME Automobile uses Appian to manage their vehicle fleet. Vehicle records can have a status of either "active" or "inactive".

Users are primarily concerned with active vehicles and want to see only those records by default when viewing the Vehicle records list. However, it is important for users to be able to see the unfiltered list of Vehicle records on demand to address occasional auditing requests from managers.

Which configuration supports the desired Vehicle record list behavior?



Answer : C

To achieve the behavior where users see only 'active' vehicle records by default but can also view all records when needed, you should configure a user filter for the status field on the Vehicle record list. This user filter should have a default value set to 'active', which will filter the list to only show active records initially. However, users will still have the option to adjust the filter to see all records, thus accommodating occasional auditing requests. Reference: Appian Documentation - Record List Filters and User Filters


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