Discuss Blue Prism ASDEV01 Exam Topic 7 Question 13

Examine the following Blue Prism Process diagram:

The initial values of the data items are displayed in the diagram above All 3 data items are configured as Number

The 'Perform Calculation' stage Properties window is displayed below:

When this diagram is run through the the End stage, what will the current value of the Z data item be?

A([X] + [Y])* [X]

BAn Internal Exception will be thrown Failed to evaluate Calculation

D12

E10

Suggested Answer: D

This is the correct value of the Z data item after running the diagram through the end stage. The calculation stage will set the value of Z to ([X] + [Y])* [X], which is (2 + 4) * 2 = 12. The other options are either incorrect or describe different scenarios. Reference: https://portal.blueprism.com/sites/default/files/2021-05/Blue%20Prism%20Certification%20-%20Associate%20Developer%20-%20Certification%20Overview_0.pdf (page 14)

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27 comments · newest first

Lenna 11 months ago

Wait, how do we know the initial values of X and Y?

Domingo 11 months ago

I agree, A seems right, but what if X or Y is zero?

Ria 12 months ago

I’m not so sure, could it really throw an exception?

Glendora 12 months ago

I think it’s definitely option A!

Lorean 1 year ago

The calculation is based on the values of X and Y.

Rodolfo 1 year ago

I vaguely recall that if either X or Y is 0, the outcome could be 0 as well. I should probably go over the data item values again to be sure.

Erasmo 1 year ago

I think the formula for Z is ([X] + [Y]) * [X]. If X is 2 and Y is 4, then Z should be 12, right? But I’m not completely confident about the initial values.

Theodora 1 year ago

I'm a bit unsure about the calculation here. If X and Y are both set to 0, would that lead to an Internal Exception? I feel like I’ve seen that in a practice scenario.

Serita 1 year ago

I remember that in similar practice questions, we had to evaluate expressions step by step. I think I need to double-check how the values of X and Y interact in this case.

Rasheeda 1 year ago

Okay, let me break this down step-by-step. The initial values are given, and the formula is clear. I just need to make sure I'm plugging everything in correctly. I think I can figure this out, but I'll be sure to double-check my work.

Hyun 1 year ago

Ugh, this is confusing. I'm not sure I fully understand how the "Perform Calculation" stage works. I might need to review that part of the material again before I can tackle this question.

Jolanda 1 year ago

Alright, I think I've got this. The formula is straightforward, it's just a matter of plugging in the numbers correctly. Let me double-check my work, but I'm feeling pretty confident about this one.

Blythe 1 year ago

Hmm, this looks tricky. I'm not totally sure how to approach it, but I'll give it my best shot. Maybe I can work through the formula and see if I can figure out the final value of Z.

Chantell 1 year ago

Okay, let me think this through step-by-step. The initial values are X=2, Y=3, and Z=0. The formula in the "Perform Calculation" stage is ([X] + [Y]) * [X]. So I need to plug in those values and do the math.

Keena 1 year ago

Alright, time to put my Azure knowledge to the test. I'm pretty confident phone call, text message, and Microsoft Authenticator app are the correct answers here.

Patrick 1 year ago

Economies of scale could be a really important factor, especially for a large organization. If we can leverage existing infrastructure and resources, it could significantly improve the overall cost-effectiveness.

Janine 1 year ago

Quantitative analysis is probably the safest bet, but I'm curious about the other options too. Maybe I'll quickly review my notes on each method before deciding.

Marva 2 years ago

I see why you guys think that, but I still believe it's A) ([X] + [Y])* [X]

Willow 2 years ago

I'm not sure, but I think the correct answer is E) 10

Quentin 2 years ago

I'm leaning towards option C) 0 actually

Deja 2 years ago

I disagree, I believe the answer is D) 12

Marva 2 years ago

I think the answer is A) ([X] + [Y])* [X]

Hailey 2 years ago

I believe the answer is D, 12, because based on the initial values provided in the diagram, it makes sense.

Tresa 2 years ago

I don't think so, the diagram seems to be straightforward with no room for calculation errors.

Dahlia 2 years ago

But what if there's an error in the calculation? Could it be option B?

Michel 3 years ago

I agree, A seems to be the logical choice because it involves adding and multiplying the values of X and Y.

Tresa 3 years ago

I think the answer is A, based on the formula in the 'Perform Calculation' stage.

Blue Prism ASDEV01 Exam - Topic 7 Question 13 Discussion