Alfresco APSCE Exam - Topic 3 Question 75 Discussion

Actual exam question for Alfresco's APSCE exam

Question #: 75
Topic #: 3

When integrating Alfresco Process Services with an external system, what should the getPassword{) method of the implemented ExternalldmUser interface return? Choose 1 answer.

AThe password encrypted with SHA-128

BThe unencrypted password

CThe password encrypted with SHA-256

DNULL

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Suggested Answer: A

https://docs.alfresco.com/process-services1.6/topics/call_activity.html

A call activity is used to execute another process definition as part of the current process instance.

The main difference between a sub-process and a call activity is that the call activity does not share context with the process instance. Process variables are explicitly mapped between the process instance and the call activity.

by Leatha at Sep 15, 2024, 11:24 AM

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Sabra

3 months ago

I agree with C, SHA-256 is the way to go!

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Rhea

4 months ago

Wait, NULL? That seems risky, right?

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Gwenn

4 months ago

A is outdated, SHA-128 isn't recommended anymore.

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Nickie

4 months ago

Definitely not B, unencrypted passwords are a big no-no!

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Kerry

4 months ago

I think it should be C, SHA-256 is more secure.

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Kiera

5 months ago

I have a vague memory of NULL being a possible return value, but that doesn't seem right for a password method.

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Jackie

5 months ago

I remember reading that passwords should never be returned unencrypted, so I think it's either A or C.

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Salina

5 months ago

I practiced a similar question, and I feel like it was definitely about encryption, but I'm not sure which one is correct here.

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Marnie

5 months ago

I think the method should return the password encrypted, but I can't remember if it's SHA-128 or SHA-256.

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Olene

5 months ago

I've got this! The ExternalldmUser interface is designed to integrate with external systems, so the password should be returned in a secure, encrypted format. Option C is the way to go.

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Yong

5 months ago

Hmm, I'm a bit confused about the difference between the encryption methods mentioned. I'll need to review my notes on secure password handling to determine the best approach.

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Terry

5 months ago

This question seems straightforward, but I want to make sure I understand the requirements correctly. I'll re-read the question carefully and think through the options.

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Bettyann

5 months ago

The key here is understanding the ExternalldmUser interface and what it's expecting for the getPassword() method. I think option C, password encrypted with SHA-256, is the most secure and appropriate choice.

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Wade

10 months ago

Haha, encrypting with SHA-128? Really? That's like using a toothpick to stop a rampaging rhinoceros. Gotta go with C, the only sensible option here.

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Arlyne

9 months ago

C) The password encrypted with SHA-256

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Kent

9 months ago

B) The unencrypted password

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Paola

10 months ago

A) The password encrypted with SHA-128

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Chauncey

11 months ago

Ah, got it! The question specifically asks for the getPassword() method, so I guess NULL (option D) wouldn't work. Time to re-read the ExternalldmUser interface requirements.

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Dorthy

9 months ago

Ah, got it! The question specifically asks for the getPassword() method, so I guess NULL (option D) wouldn't work. Time to re-read the ExternalldmUser interface requirements.

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