Blue Prism AD01 Exam - Topic 2 Question 79 Discussion

Actual exam question for Blue Prism's AD01 exam

Question #: 79
Topic #: 2

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The Developer has a Process designed to input new purchase orders The automation should open an Excel file of data validate that all fields are populated and that the purchase price is in the correct currency, before entering the order in the software application

What best practice approach should the Developer take when testing the process'

AManually input incorrect initial values into the data items to verify exception handling works as designed

BStep through each stage of the process using standard debugging methods

CTest the process using correct and incorrect data in the file to verify exception handling works as designed

DTest the process using a copy of live data in the Excel file

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Suggested Answer: C

Testing Best Practices:

To ensure that the process works correctly under all conditions, it is essential to test with both valid and invalid data.

Verification of Exception Handling:

Using a variety of data inputs allows the developer to verify that exception handling mechanisms are functioning correctly. This includes ensuring that the process can handle incorrect data gracefully and take appropriate actions.

Comprehensive Testing:

By testing with both correct and incorrect data, the developer can ensure that the process is robust and can handle real-world scenarios, leading to more reliable automation.

Blue Prism documentation on testing best practices for process development.

by Kina at Sep 16, 2024, 02:05 AM

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Jean

3 months ago

Manually inputting values sounds outdated, isn't there a better way?

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Jesusita

3 months ago

Wait, can we really trust the automation to handle all exceptions?

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Rozella

4 months ago

Definitely agree with C, it covers both scenarios.

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Charlie

4 months ago

Not sure about using live data, seems risky.

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Vernell

4 months ago

I think option C is the best choice!

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Salome

4 months ago

I feel like stepping through the process with debugging methods is useful, but it might not fully test exception handling like the other options do.

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Whitley

4 months ago

I practiced a similar question where we had to validate data inputs, and I think using a copy of live data could be risky. What if it exposes sensitive information?

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Dona

5 months ago

I'm not entirely sure, but I think manually inputting values might not cover all scenarios. It feels like it could miss some edge cases.

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Isaiah

5 months ago

I remember we discussed the importance of testing with both correct and incorrect data to see how the system handles errors. That seems relevant here.

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Tresa

5 months ago

I feel pretty confident about this one. Option C is definitely the way to go - you want to test the full range of inputs to make sure the process is handling everything correctly, both normal and edge cases.

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Tamekia

5 months ago

Option A seems like a good way to specifically target the exception handling, but I'm not sure if that's the "best practice" they're looking for. I might lean more towards C or D to get a broader view of the process.

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Fletcher

5 months ago

Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. I think option B, stepping through the process using debugging, could also be a good approach to really understand how it's working under the hood.

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Lavina

5 months ago

This seems like a straightforward testing question. I'd probably start by trying option C - testing the process with both correct and incorrect data to ensure the exception handling is working as expected.

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Nichelle

5 months ago

I'm pretty confident the answer is Kerberos v5. Those session tickets get invalidated after the session ends, providing that single-use authentication.

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Julianna

1 year ago

I'm feeling option A. Manually inputting incorrect data is the spice of life! Plus, it's the only way to truly test those exception handling skills to the max.

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Makeda

1 year ago

B) Step through each stage of the process using standard debugging methods

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Haley

1 year ago

C) Test the process using correct and incorrect data in the file to verify exception handling works as designed

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Darnell

1 year ago

A) Manually input incorrect initial values into the data items to verify exception handling works as designed

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Evangelina

1 year ago

Option D, all the way! Live data is the real deal. Gotta test it with the actual stuff, not some made-up numbers. That's the only way to really see how it'll perform in the wild.

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Arletta

1 year ago

D) Test the process using a copy of live data in the Excel file

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Gregg

1 year ago

B) Step through each stage of the process using standard debugging methods

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Valentin

1 year ago

C) Test the process using correct and incorrect data in the file to verify exception handling works as designed

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Sommer

1 year ago

Option B seems like a solid choice. Step-by-step debugging is the way to go. Catch those bugs before they catch you, am I right?

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Lorita

1 year ago

It's important to make sure everything is working correctly before entering the order in the software application.

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Delsie

1 year ago

Definitely, step-by-step debugging is crucial to catch any bugs.

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Elly

1 year ago

I agree, option B is the best approach for testing the process.

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Stefany

1 year ago

I think we should also consider testing with live data to ensure accuracy.

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Devorah

1 year ago

I agree with Raymon, testing with different data will help verify the exception handling.

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Denise

1 year ago

I'd go with option C. Gotta make sure that exception handling is on point, you know? No one wants a process that can't handle a little hiccup in the data.

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Tammara

1 year ago

For sure. Testing with a variety of data will help ensure the process is robust and reliable.

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Simona

1 year ago

Definitely. We don't want any surprises when it comes to handling errors in the data.

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Honey

1 year ago

Yeah, I agree. It's important to make sure the exception handling is working as expected.

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Oretha

1 year ago

I think option C is the way to go. Testing with correct and incorrect data will really put the process to the test.

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Raymon

1 year ago

I think the best approach is to test the process using correct and incorrect data in the file.

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