Blue Prism Certified Solution Designer (ASD01) — Question 9

Consider the following steps for a theoretical manual process.
✑ Check in input folder any new files.
✑ If there are no files check again later as files can arrive anytime, and there is no limit to the number of files that may come.
✑ Open the next available file.
✑ Take the first case.
✑ Start System X and find the case details.
✑ If the case can't be found, move to the next one.
✑ After finding the case in System X, fetch additional case details from System Y.
✑ Again if the case can't be found, move to the next one.
✑ Analyse all the data to see if System Z should be updated.
✑ If the data does not meet the requirements, add notes indicating this to System X and Y and move to the next case.
✑ If the data does meet the requirements, update the case in System Z.
✑ Add notes to System X and Y and move to the next case.
✑ At the end of the file, go back and look for another.
✑ Stop checking for new files at 16:00 and finish any remaining cases.
✑ When all work is complete create a report of the day's exception cases.
✑ Close down Systems X, Y and Z.
If it is possible that there are long intervals between files arriving, what are the alternatives the process should take to control System X, System Y and System Z?
(Choose two.)

Answer options

• A. Nothing because they will not have been started if no files have arrived yet.
• B. Nothing, just leave them logged in until more work arrives.
• C. Minimize them to keep the desktop clear.
• D. Close Y and Z down but keep X open because it is the first application needed to work a case.
• E. Log out while waiting and log back in when a file arrives.
• F. Stop them from timing out by keeping them active while waiting for files.

Correct answer: B, E

Explanation

Option B is correct because it allows the systems to remain available for immediate use when files arrive, without unnecessary disruptions. Option E is also valid as it ensures that users can return to work promptly upon file arrival. Options A and C do not adequately address system management during idle periods, while D unnecessarily closes important systems, and F may not be feasible in all scenarios.