Blue Prism AD01 Exam - Topic 1 Question 90 Discussion

Actual exam question for Blue Prism's AD01 exam

Question #: 90
Topic #: 1

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A web-based application has a different URL for Testing Development, Training and Production According to best practice, which of the following statements is TRUE?

AAn Object should be built per URL in case the applications have differences

BDynamic Match should be used to select the correct URL

CThe URLs should be stored as Global Data Items.

DAn Environment Variable should be used to store the URL

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Suggested Answer: D

Using environment variables is a best practice in Blue Prism for managing configuration settings that may vary across different environments (e.g., Testing, Development, Training, and Production). This approach allows for easy updates and changes without modifying the underlying code.

Environment Variable: Storing the URLs in an environment variable allows you to change the URL for different environments without altering the business object or process code. This makes the automation more flexible and easier to maintain.

Other options are less optimal:

Build per URL (Option A): Creating separate objects for each URL is inefficient and increases maintenance effort.

Dynamic Match (Option B): This does not specifically address URL management.

Global Data Items (Option C): While global data items can store URLs, environment variables are more suited for managing environment-specific configurations.

Reference Refer to Blue Prism's best practices on managing environment-specific configurations using environment variables.

by Taryn at Mar 21, 2025, 11:43 PM

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Suzan

2 months ago

Option A could work, but it seems like overkill to me.

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Linn

3 months ago

Wait, are we really using different URLs for each environment? That's a bit much!

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Olive

3 months ago

I disagree, option C makes more sense for managing URLs.

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Chauncey

3 months ago

I think option D is the best choice. Environment variables are super handy!

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Almeta

3 months ago

Dynamic Match sounds interesting, but I’m not sure it’s necessary.

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Cassi

4 months ago

I recall that using Dynamic Match could be useful in some scenarios, but it seems more complex than just using an Environment Variable. I’m not confident about B.

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Mitsue

4 months ago

I practiced a similar question where we had to decide on the best way to manage environment-specific settings. I think using an Environment Variable is a common best practice, so I'm leaning towards D.

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Julene

4 months ago

I'm not entirely sure, but I feel like storing URLs as Global Data Items could lead to issues if they change frequently. Maybe option C is not the best choice?

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Xuan

4 months ago

I remember discussing how environment variables can help manage different configurations for different environments, so I think option D might be correct.

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Rosio

4 months ago

I feel pretty confident about this one. I think option D is the correct answer, as it aligns with the principle of separating configuration from code.

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Kattie

5 months ago

Based on what I know about best practices, I'm leaning towards option D. Using an environment variable to store the URL seems like the most flexible and maintainable approach.

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Goldie

5 months ago

I'm a bit confused on this one. I'm not sure which of these options is the most appropriate solution.

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Laurel

5 months ago

Okay, let's see. I think the key is to consider best practices for managing different environments in a web application.

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Lisbeth

5 months ago

Hmm, this seems like a tricky one. I'll need to think carefully about the best approach here.

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Edelmira

11 months ago

I think using Dynamic Match to select the correct URL is the best option, so I would go with B).

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Lanie

11 months ago

But wouldn't storing the URL as a Global Data Item be more efficient?

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Izetta

11 months ago

Storing the URLs as global data items (option C) seems like a recipe for disaster. That's just begging for version control issues and maintenance headaches.

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Belen

9 months ago

Dynamic match sounds like a good way to handle different URLs.

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Zachary

9 months ago

An object should be built per URL to avoid confusion.

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Wilson

9 months ago

I think using an environment variable for the URL is a better option.

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Delila

11 months ago

I agree, storing URLs as global data items can cause version control problems.

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Lyda

11 months ago

Haha, option A is just plain silly. Building an object per URL? That's like having a different car for each road you drive on!

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Rolf

11 months ago

Yeah, having a different car for each road is definitely not efficient. Option D sounds like the way to go.

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Sharen

11 months ago

I think using an Environment Variable to store the URL would be a more practical solution. It's easier to manage.

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Adelle

11 months ago

I agree, option A does seem a bit extreme. It would be a lot of work to build a separate object for each URL.

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Ellsworth

11 months ago

I disagree, I believe the correct answer is D) An Environment Variable should be used to store the URL.

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Kristal

12 months ago

Option B seems like a reasonable approach, but I'm not sure it's the 'best practice' as the question asks. Dynamic matching could get messy if the URLs have a lot of variation.

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Solange

11 months ago

C) The URLs should be stored as Global Data Items.

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Elenora

11 months ago

B) Dynamic Match should be used to select the correct URL

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Willow

11 months ago

A) An Object should be built per URL in case the applications have differences

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Lanie

12 months ago

I think the answer is A) An Object should be built per URL in case the applications have differences.

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Carmela

12 months ago

I think option D is the correct answer. Using an environment variable to store the URL is a best practice, as it allows for easy configuration management and deployment across different environments.

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Jerrod

11 months ago

C) The URLs should be stored as Global Data Items.

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Deane

11 months ago

I agree, it makes it easier to manage and deploy the application.

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Fletcher

11 months ago

D) An Environment Variable should be used to store the URL

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