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Guidewire Insurance Suite Developer Associate Certification
EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT VERIFIED SOLUTIONS LATEST
UPDATE THIS YEAR – JUST RELEASED
Guidewire Insurance Suite Developer Associate Certification Exam
10-LINE EXAM COVERAGE OVERVIEW
1. Exam Structure & Prerequisites – 80 multiple-choice/multiple-select questions, 2-hour
time limit, proctored online format, prerequisite: InsuranceSuite Developer
Fundamentals Exam must be passed first
2. Data Model & Entities – Data model architecture, entity relationships (foreign keys,
array keys, type keys), entity extensions, effective-dated data model, data dictionary,
retirement entities
3. PCF Configuration & UI Development – PCF architecture, container widgets, locations,
dynamic UI, UI validation, screen behavior configuration, PCF components (cards, list
views, buttons, text inputs)
4. Gosu Programming – Gosu syntax, Gosu classes (business object vs utility classes),
collections and queries, Gosu validation, GUnit testing, enhancements, logging
fundamentals
5. Gosu Rules & Business Rules – Business rules framework, rule execution order,
applicability criteria, rule conditions and actions, Gosu rules (developer-created),
business rules (non-developer-created), validation and pre-update rules
6. Integration & Messaging – Integration mechanisms (predefined plugins, web services,
messaging, startable plugins, batch processes), SOAP/REST web services, event-driven
architecture, data mapping, error handling
7. Guidewire Cloud & Development Lifecycle – Cloud architecture, development lifecycle,
source code management, deployment to development/pre-production/production
planets, Quality Gates, Lifecycle Manager, observability
8. SurePath Methodology & Agile Practices – SurePath guiding principles (Agile, value-
driven, success), project lifecycle phases (Inception, Development, Stabilization,
Deployment Prep, Deployment), sprint structure, inception objectives
9. Project Roles & Responsibilities – Scrum Master responsibilities (facilitate Agile process,
resolve impediments, enable self-organization), Product Owner responsibilities (voice of
customer, decision authority, sign-off authority), BA roles, Developer tools and
resources
10. System Health, Quality & Tools – Guidewire Profiler, database health, inspections,
accelerators, Guidewire Studio, Guidewire GO products, Community website benefits,
accessibility features
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200 MCQ QUESTIONS WITH RATIONALES
Questions 1-50: Exam Structure, Prerequisites & SurePath Methodology
1. What is the prerequisite certification required before attempting the Guidewire Associate
InsuranceSuite Developer Proctored Exam?
A) Guidewire Cloud Administrator Certification
B) Guidewire InsuranceSuite Developer Fundamentals Exam
C) Guidewire Professional Developer Certification
D) No prerequisite is required
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Developers must pass the Guidewire InsuranceSuite Developer Fundamentals Exam
before they can attempt the Associate Certification – Guidewire InsuranceSuite Developer
Proctored Exam. Passing both exams earns the Certified Associate – Guidewire InsuranceSuite
Developer designation .
2. Approximately how many questions are on the Guidewire Associate InsuranceSuite
Developer Proctored Exam?
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A) 50 questions
B) 80 questions
C) 100 questions
D) 150 questions
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The proctored exam consists of approximately 80 multiple-choice, multiple-select, or
build list questions. Once started, the exam must be completed within 2 hours .
3. What is the time limit for completing the Guidewire Associate InsuranceSuite Developer
Proctored Exam?
A) 1 hour
B) 2 hours
C) 3 hours
D) 4 hours
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The exam must be completed within 2 hours from the time it is started. It is an online
proctored exam using a webcam and third-party proctoring service .
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4. Which of the following is true regarding reference materials during the proctored exam?
A) Printed materials are allowed but online materials are not
B) Online materials are allowed but printed materials are not
C) No printed or online materials are allowed during the exam
D) All reference materials are permitted
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: No printed or online materials are allowed during the exam. The exam is proctored,
and test-takers must complete it without reference materials .
5. Exams must be scheduled at least how many hours in advance?
A) 24 hours
B) 48 hours
C) 72 hours
D) 96 hours
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Exams must be scheduled at least 72 hours in advance. This buffer ensures the
proctoring partner can prepare for expected volume and staff accordingly .
Guidewire Insurance Suite Developer Associate Certification
EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT VERIFIED SOLUTIONS LATEST
UPDATE THIS YEAR – JUST RELEASED
Guidewire Insurance Suite Developer Associate Certification Exam
10-LINE EXAM COVERAGE OVERVIEW
1. Exam Structure & Prerequisites – 80 multiple-choice/multiple-select questions, 2-hour
time limit, proctored online format, prerequisite: InsuranceSuite Developer
Fundamentals Exam must be passed first
2. Data Model & Entities – Data model architecture, entity relationships (foreign keys,
array keys, type keys), entity extensions, effective-dated data model, data dictionary,
retirement entities
3. PCF Configuration & UI Development – PCF architecture, container widgets, locations,
dynamic UI, UI validation, screen behavior configuration, PCF components (cards, list
views, buttons, text inputs)
4. Gosu Programming – Gosu syntax, Gosu classes (business object vs utility classes),
collections and queries, Gosu validation, GUnit testing, enhancements, logging
fundamentals
5. Gosu Rules & Business Rules – Business rules framework, rule execution order,
applicability criteria, rule conditions and actions, Gosu rules (developer-created),
business rules (non-developer-created), validation and pre-update rules
6. Integration & Messaging – Integration mechanisms (predefined plugins, web services,
messaging, startable plugins, batch processes), SOAP/REST web services, event-driven
architecture, data mapping, error handling
7. Guidewire Cloud & Development Lifecycle – Cloud architecture, development lifecycle,
source code management, deployment to development/pre-production/production
planets, Quality Gates, Lifecycle Manager, observability
8. SurePath Methodology & Agile Practices – SurePath guiding principles (Agile, value-
driven, success), project lifecycle phases (Inception, Development, Stabilization,
Deployment Prep, Deployment), sprint structure, inception objectives
9. Project Roles & Responsibilities – Scrum Master responsibilities (facilitate Agile process,
resolve impediments, enable self-organization), Product Owner responsibilities (voice of
customer, decision authority, sign-off authority), BA roles, Developer tools and
resources
10. System Health, Quality & Tools – Guidewire Profiler, database health, inspections,
accelerators, Guidewire Studio, Guidewire GO products, Community website benefits,
accessibility features
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200 MCQ QUESTIONS WITH RATIONALES
Questions 1-50: Exam Structure, Prerequisites & SurePath Methodology
1. What is the prerequisite certification required before attempting the Guidewire Associate
InsuranceSuite Developer Proctored Exam?
A) Guidewire Cloud Administrator Certification
B) Guidewire InsuranceSuite Developer Fundamentals Exam
C) Guidewire Professional Developer Certification
D) No prerequisite is required
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Developers must pass the Guidewire InsuranceSuite Developer Fundamentals Exam
before they can attempt the Associate Certification – Guidewire InsuranceSuite Developer
Proctored Exam. Passing both exams earns the Certified Associate – Guidewire InsuranceSuite
Developer designation .
2. Approximately how many questions are on the Guidewire Associate InsuranceSuite
Developer Proctored Exam?
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A) 50 questions
B) 80 questions
C) 100 questions
D) 150 questions
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The proctored exam consists of approximately 80 multiple-choice, multiple-select, or
build list questions. Once started, the exam must be completed within 2 hours .
3. What is the time limit for completing the Guidewire Associate InsuranceSuite Developer
Proctored Exam?
A) 1 hour
B) 2 hours
C) 3 hours
D) 4 hours
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The exam must be completed within 2 hours from the time it is started. It is an online
proctored exam using a webcam and third-party proctoring service .
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4. Which of the following is true regarding reference materials during the proctored exam?
A) Printed materials are allowed but online materials are not
B) Online materials are allowed but printed materials are not
C) No printed or online materials are allowed during the exam
D) All reference materials are permitted
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: No printed or online materials are allowed during the exam. The exam is proctored,
and test-takers must complete it without reference materials .
5. Exams must be scheduled at least how many hours in advance?
A) 24 hours
B) 48 hours
C) 72 hours
D) 96 hours
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Exams must be scheduled at least 72 hours in advance. This buffer ensures the
proctoring partner can prepare for expected volume and staff accordingly .
