Appian ACA100 Exam - Topic 2 Question 18 Discussion

Actual exam question for Appian's ACA100 exam

Question #: 18
Topic #: 2

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During a development sprint, a new issue is identified and raised to the team.

What should you ask the Product Owner to do?

AAdd the new issue to the current sprint scope

BEvaluate the severity of the issue and re-prioritize the sprint if needed

CAdd the new issue in the next sprint

DModify the sprint plan to swap a completed story with the new issue

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Suggested Answer: D

The best opportunity for automation in the manual process described is to leverage Optical Character Recognition (OCR) and workflow tools. OCR can automatically extract data from the invoices received via email, and the workflow tools can automate the review process, checking the data for accuracy, processing payments, and prompting employees only when exceptions are found.

OCR and Workflow Tools Overview:

OCR technology converts the text in scanned documents or images into machine-readable data, which can be automatically processed.

Workflow tools in Appian can then route the extracted data through a series of steps, automating tasks like data entry, validation, and payment processing.

Automating these steps reduces manual effort, minimizes errors, and ensures that invoices are processed more efficiently.

Why Not Other Options?:

A . Robotic Process Automation (RPA) for thank you messages: This is a less critical part of the process and does not significantly reduce manual work.

B . Creating a task for manual input: This still involves manual data entry, which does not fully utilize automation potential.

C . Macro in the shared spreadsheet: This provides minimal automation and doesn't address the root of the problem, which is manual data entry.

References:

Appian Documentation on OCR Integration: OCR in Appian

Appian Workflow Automation Guide: Automating Processes in Appian

By using OCR and workflow tools, the organization can significantly reduce manual processing time and increase the accuracy of invoice handling.

by Thurman at Feb 08, 2025, 12:41 AM

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Kara

3 months ago

C might be safer, but it depends on the issue's impact.

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Lazaro

3 months ago

Wait, can we really just swap a completed story? Sounds odd.

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Mitzie

3 months ago

A seems risky, we could overload the team.

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Leigha

4 months ago

Totally agree with B! Can't just add issues randomly.

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Avery

4 months ago

I think B is the best choice. Prioritization is key!

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Rolande

4 months ago

I’m leaning towards option B, but I’m a bit uncertain. It’s crucial to assess the impact before making any changes to the sprint.

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Dean

4 months ago

I feel like modifying the sprint plan could lead to confusion. Maybe we should just add it to the next sprint instead?

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Verlene

4 months ago

I remember a practice question where we had to decide if a new issue should be added to the current sprint or not. I’m not sure if adding it now is the best approach.

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Christiane

5 months ago

I think we should ask the Product Owner to evaluate the severity of the issue first. It seems important to prioritize correctly.

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Judy

5 months ago

I feel pretty confident that option B is the way to go here. The Product Owner needs to assess the severity and impact of the new issue, and then decide if the sprint plan needs to be adjusted accordingly. Trying to just squeeze it in without that evaluation could be risky.

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Ilene

5 months ago

Okay, let me think this through. I'd say option D is worth considering - if there's a completed story that's less critical, we could potentially swap that out to make room for the new issue. But I'd want to discuss it with the team first.

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Lavonna

5 months ago

Hmm, this is a tricky one. I'm not sure if adding the new issue to the current sprint is the best approach, since that could disrupt the team's momentum. Maybe option C to add it to the next sprint would be safer.

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Sheron

5 months ago

I think the key here is to understand the severity of the new issue and how it impacts the current sprint. I'd lean towards option B to evaluate and re-prioritize if needed.

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Ozell

10 months ago

Come on, you can't just drop a new issue into the current sprint without the Product Owner's approval. Option B is the way to go, keep that sprint on track!

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Mitsue

9 months ago

Agreed, we can't just add the new issue without considering the impact on the current sprint.

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Youlanda

9 months ago

Let's make sure we re-prioritize the sprint if necessary to keep things on track.

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Ruth

9 months ago

We need to evaluate the severity of the new issue before making any changes.

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Cheryll

10 months ago

Haha, swapping a completed story with a new issue? That's a bold move, I'd love to see how that plays out! Option C is probably the safest bet.

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Arlean

9 months ago

I think we should consider the severity of the issue before deciding.

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Kristal

10 months ago

I agree, option C seems like the safest choice.

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Benton

10 months ago

I think adding the new issue to the current sprint scope could be risky. It's better to evaluate its severity first before making any decisions.

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Brock

10 months ago

I agree with Leonardo. It's important to make sure the new issue doesn't disrupt the current sprint plan too much.

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Davida

11 months ago

I agree with Edgar. The Product Owner needs to evaluate the issue and determine if it's critical enough to disrupt the current sprint plan.

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Edgar

11 months ago

Option B seems like the best approach. The Product Owner should assess the severity and impact of the new issue and make a decision on whether to re-prioritize the current sprint.

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