APPIAN CERTIFIED DEVELOPER
EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
What are the different data sources for Appian record types? - ANSWER-Database,
Process, Salesforce, and Other Web Services
A user has a direct URL to access a record view. Which configuration(s) would allow
the user this access? - ANSWER-A combination of data source security, record type
security, and default filter configuration (if it is set) are required
Record Type - ANSWER-An object used to connect to and model your data and
configure how your data is viewed, acted upon, and secured
List Actions - ANSWER-Start processes directly from a record list
Related Actions - ANSWER-Start processes directly from a record and use the
information from that record; the information is the context for the related action
Local Variable - ANSWER-Define and store temporary values within an expression.
Unlike rule inputs, local variables do not pass data into and out of an interface.
Can only be used within the context of a particular expression and can only be
accessed within the function that defines it.
What is the best place to assess the performance of a single interface?
A) Health Check
B) Task Report
C) Performance View
D) Process Analytics - ANSWER-C) Performance View
Interfaces - ANSWER-Components within Appian that allow users to interact with the
application
Rule Inputs - ANSWER-Variables that pass data into or out of an interface
What is a way to start a process from an interface?
A) Process Messaging
B) Start Process Link
C) Process Start Event
, D) Start Process Smart Service - ANSWER-B) Start Process Link
Ways to start a process model - ANSWER-Record action
From within other processes
Through interfaces
Automatically
Outside Appian:
1) Using a Web API to call the Start Process smart service or initiate a process from
Appian RPA
2) Sending an email
3) Exposing your process model as a web service
Workflow Nodes - ANSWER-Consist of Human Tasks, Activities, Events, and
Gateways
Smart Services - ANSWER-Provide specialized business services
Constant - ANSWER-Holds a single literal value or list of values
Decision - ANSWER-Grouping of business rules that answer a specific question
based on inputs
Expression Rule - ANSWER-Statement that evaluates to return a value
Group Types - ANSWER-Organizes groups
Can only be created by users of type System Administrator
Document - ANSWER-A file stored in Appian
What are the 4 types of environments? - ANSWER-1) Development - Where one or
more teams of Appian developers design applications; Unit testing is performed here
before features are promoted to the Test environment
2) Test - Where all testing activities beyond unit testing occur; You may execute
functional, UAT, and load testing here
3) Release Candidate - Allows for a "dry-run" of the deployment process, execution
of smoke tests, and final validation of the deployment plan
4) Production - Runs your applications with real business data, and connects to
production systems for integration
During CDT creation, when should you select the option to "Create New Version
from XSD?"
EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
What are the different data sources for Appian record types? - ANSWER-Database,
Process, Salesforce, and Other Web Services
A user has a direct URL to access a record view. Which configuration(s) would allow
the user this access? - ANSWER-A combination of data source security, record type
security, and default filter configuration (if it is set) are required
Record Type - ANSWER-An object used to connect to and model your data and
configure how your data is viewed, acted upon, and secured
List Actions - ANSWER-Start processes directly from a record list
Related Actions - ANSWER-Start processes directly from a record and use the
information from that record; the information is the context for the related action
Local Variable - ANSWER-Define and store temporary values within an expression.
Unlike rule inputs, local variables do not pass data into and out of an interface.
Can only be used within the context of a particular expression and can only be
accessed within the function that defines it.
What is the best place to assess the performance of a single interface?
A) Health Check
B) Task Report
C) Performance View
D) Process Analytics - ANSWER-C) Performance View
Interfaces - ANSWER-Components within Appian that allow users to interact with the
application
Rule Inputs - ANSWER-Variables that pass data into or out of an interface
What is a way to start a process from an interface?
A) Process Messaging
B) Start Process Link
C) Process Start Event
, D) Start Process Smart Service - ANSWER-B) Start Process Link
Ways to start a process model - ANSWER-Record action
From within other processes
Through interfaces
Automatically
Outside Appian:
1) Using a Web API to call the Start Process smart service or initiate a process from
Appian RPA
2) Sending an email
3) Exposing your process model as a web service
Workflow Nodes - ANSWER-Consist of Human Tasks, Activities, Events, and
Gateways
Smart Services - ANSWER-Provide specialized business services
Constant - ANSWER-Holds a single literal value or list of values
Decision - ANSWER-Grouping of business rules that answer a specific question
based on inputs
Expression Rule - ANSWER-Statement that evaluates to return a value
Group Types - ANSWER-Organizes groups
Can only be created by users of type System Administrator
Document - ANSWER-A file stored in Appian
What are the 4 types of environments? - ANSWER-1) Development - Where one or
more teams of Appian developers design applications; Unit testing is performed here
before features are promoted to the Test environment
2) Test - Where all testing activities beyond unit testing occur; You may execute
functional, UAT, and load testing here
3) Release Candidate - Allows for a "dry-run" of the deployment process, execution
of smoke tests, and final validation of the deployment plan
4) Production - Runs your applications with real business data, and connects to
production systems for integration
During CDT creation, when should you select the option to "Create New Version
from XSD?"
