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Appian ACD201 Exam - Topic 2 Question 9 Discussion

You need to create a web API so that an external system can start a process in your app.Which two statements are true about using a service account to authenticate the system? (Choose two.)
A) The service account must be granted access to that web API via group management. and C) The service account must be a user in the Service Accounts group.
B) The service account must be configured from within the web API object.
D) The service account is created as any other object in Appian.

Appian ACD201 Exam - Topic 2 Question 9 Discussion

Actual exam question for Appian's ACD201 exam
Question #: 9
Topic #: 2
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You need to create a web API so that an external system can start a process in your app.

Which two statements are true about using a service account to authenticate the system? (Choose two.)

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Suggested Answer: A, C

The service account must be granted access to the web API, typically via group management, to allow authenticated calls.

The service account must be a user in the Service Accounts group to be used for authentication in integrations such as web APIs.


by Josephine at Jan 05, 2026, 05:16 AM

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Ashton
2 months ago
Definitely A and D. Service accounts are just like other objects.
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Marnie
2 months ago
B seems off. The service account should be independent.
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Chi
3 months ago
I agree, A makes sense. But what about B?
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Camellia
3 months ago
I think A and D are correct. Group management is key.
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Tandra
3 months ago
Wait, can you really create a service account like any other object? That seems odd!
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Xochitl
3 months ago
D) makes sense, service accounts are just like other objects.
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Hyun
3 months ago
C) sounds right, service accounts usually need to be in that group.
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Long
3 months ago
I think B) is misleading, it’s not always from within the API.
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Princess
4 months ago
A) is definitely true, you need group access.
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Ines
4 months ago
Haha, I bet the service account has to wear a special uniform and carry a secret decoder ring too!
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Chun
4 months ago
D is a bit misleading. The service account is not created like any other object in Appian.
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Vinnie
5 months ago
B is also true. The service account needs to be configured within the web API object.
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Alpha
5 months ago
A and C are definitely true. The service account needs to be granted access and be part of the Service Accounts group.
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Honey
5 months ago
I practiced a similar question, and I think option B might be right, but I can't recall the exact details about configuring it within the API.
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Claribel
5 months ago
I’m a bit confused about option C; I thought service accounts could exist outside of specific groups.
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Adelle
5 months ago
I remember discussing service accounts in class, and I feel like option D could be correct since they are treated like other objects.
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Paulene
6 months ago
I think option A sounds familiar, but I'm not entirely sure if group management is the only way to grant access.
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Katie
6 months ago
This is a good question to test our understanding of service account authentication. I'll need to carefully consider each statement and think through the typical process for setting up a service account to access a web API.
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Yan
6 months ago
I've worked with service accounts before, so I think I've got a good handle on this. The service account needs to be granted access to the API, and it's typically configured within the API object itself, not as a separate user. I'm pretty confident about those two statements.
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Rosendo
6 months ago
Okay, let's see. I know that service accounts are used for automated processes, so statement A about granting access seems right. But I'm not sure about the other details in the other statements.
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Moon
6 months ago
Hmm, this question is a bit tricky. I'm not entirely sure about the specifics of using a service account to authenticate an external system. I'll need to review my notes on API authentication methods.
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Andrew
6 months ago
I think I'd start by looking at the statements and trying to determine which ones are true. The key seems to be understanding how service accounts are used for authentication in this context.
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Louann
11 days ago
Definitely A and C. Service accounts need proper group access.
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Carole
2 months ago
I think B is also important, but A seems more relevant.
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Alease
2 months ago
I believe A and D are the correct statements.
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