Appian ACA100 Exam - Topic 5 Question 19 Discussion

Actual exam question for Appian's ACA100 exam

Question #: 19
Topic #: 5

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Users expressed that only managers should be able to see information related to a business object.

How should you translate this requirement into a user story?

A'As a manager, I need to be able to see a record type and navigate the details.'

B'As a manager, I need to build security options for records.'

C'Only some of the data are available for managers.'

D'As a manager, I must be in the group to see the data.'

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Suggested Answer: D

The 'Definition of Done' (DoD) refers to a shared understanding between the Development Team and the Product Owner on the criteria that a user story must meet to be considered complete. This definition helps ensure that all aspects of the user story are fully developed, tested, and meet the agreed-upon standards before being marked as done.

Definition of Done Overview:

DoD includes all conditions that must be satisfied for the work to be accepted by the product owner.

It typically covers code completion, testing, documentation, and any other activities required to deliver a finished product.

Why Not Other Options?:

A . Acceptance Criteria: Defines specific requirements that a user story must meet, but does not encapsulate the broader checklist for completion.

B . Value Statement: Describes the value delivered by a feature, not the criteria for completion.

C . Definition of Ready (DoR): Refers to when a user story is ready to be taken into a sprint, not when it is complete.

References:

Appian Community Success Guide: Definition of Done in Agile Projects

The Definition of Done ensures that the product increment is fully functional, tested, and ready for deployment, maintaining a high standard of quality.

by Edna at Mar 09, 2025, 08:38 PM

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Erasmo

4 months ago

Option D is interesting, but what if managers need to collaborate with others?

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Sena

4 months ago

Isn't it risky to restrict data access like that?

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Mirta

4 months ago

Wait, why should only managers see this info? Seems limiting.

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Myra

5 months ago

Totally agree, A is clear and straightforward.

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Laticia

5 months ago

I think option A makes the most sense.

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Antonette

5 months ago

I feel like option B is off because it talks about building security options, which isn't really what the user story is asking for.

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Renea

5 months ago

I'm a bit confused about option C. It says "only some of the data," but I thought the requirement was that only managers should see all the information.

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Marnie

5 months ago

I remember a practice question that emphasized user roles, and I feel like option D might be closer since it mentions being in a group to access the data.

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Lenita

6 months ago

I think option A sounds right because it focuses on the manager's ability to see the record type, but I'm not entirely sure if it captures the exclusivity part.

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Lorenza

6 months ago

I'm a bit confused by this question. The requirement doesn't seem to be about creating a user story, but rather translating the requirement into one. I'm not sure if any of the options fully capture that. Maybe I need to re-read the question more carefully.

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Marget

6 months ago

This is a tricky one. I'm leaning towards option D - "As a manager, I must be in the group to see the data." That seems to most closely match the requirement of only managers being able to access the information.

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Phuong

6 months ago

I think option B - "As a manager, I need to build security options for records" - is the best choice here. It directly addresses the need for managers to control access to the information.

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Alecia

6 months ago

Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. The requirement talks about managers being the only ones who can see the information, so I'm not sure if option A fully captures that. Maybe option B or D would be better?

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Carma

6 months ago

This seems like a straightforward requirement to translate into a user story. I'd go with option A - "As a manager, I need to be able to see a record type and navigate the details."

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Pamella

10 months ago

Option A for the win! Sometimes the simplest solution is the best. As long as the record type and details are clearly defined, this should do the trick. Now, let's just hope the exam doesn't throw any curveballs at us!

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Hoa

10 months ago

Option D sounds like it's missing a key component. Managers 'must be in the group' to see the data? That's a bit confusing. I'd prefer a more direct and actionable user story.

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Tracey

9 months ago

C) \'Only some of the data are available for managers.\'

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Moira

9 months ago

B) \'As a manager, I need to build security options for records.\'

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Lazaro

10 months ago

A) \'As a manager, I need to be able to see a record type and navigate the details.\'

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Ammie

10 months ago

Option C is a bit vague. 'Only some of the data are available for managers' doesn't provide enough detail on what exactly should be accessible. I'd need more information to determine if this is the best option.

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Catina

9 months ago

D) \'As a manager, I must be in the group to see the data.\'

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Myong

10 months ago

B) \'As a manager, I need to build security options for records.\'

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Ula

10 months ago

A) \'As a manager, I need to be able to see a record type and navigate the details.\'

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Sommer

11 months ago

I'm leaning towards Option B. Giving managers the ability to build security options for records sounds like a more comprehensive approach to managing access control.

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Oneida

9 months ago

I think Option D is too vague. It doesn't specify how managers can actually see the data.

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Leigha

10 months ago

Option A could work too, as long as it includes the ability to navigate details and not just view the record type.

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Torie

10 months ago

Yes, Option B allows managers to customize security options for records, which is crucial for access control.

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Melda

10 months ago

I agree, Option B seems like the best choice. It gives managers more control over who can access the information.

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Bettina

10 months ago

I agree, Option B seems like the most effective way to ensure only managers can see the information.

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Sarah

10 months ago

Option B sounds like a good choice. It gives managers the power to control access.

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Malcolm

12 months ago

I'm not sure, option D also seems to address the requirement by mentioning that managers must be in a specific group to access the data.

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Adelina

12 months ago

Option A seems the most straightforward and clear way to translate the requirement into a user story. It directly addresses the need for managers to access and view the relevant records.

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