Appian Associate Developer (ACD100) — Question 65

During User Acceptance Testing (UAT), a tester operating in the test environment asks you to change a data point in one of the tables.
In the development environment, you navigate to the database and adjust the data point that the tester described.
What is the issue with the steps taken?

Answer options

• A. According to Appian best practices, changes should not be made directly in a database.
• B. The change to the database was made in the wrong environment.
• C. As an associate, you should not be communicating or coordinating directly with testers.
• D. The change was made without formally seeking approval from DevOps.

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is A because Appian best practices advise against making direct changes to the database to maintain integrity and avoid unintended consequences. Option B is incorrect because while the environment may have been wrong, the primary issue lies in the method of modification. Options C and D are also incorrect as they pertain to communication and approval processes, which are not the main concern in this scenario.