UiPath UiPath-ADAv1 - UiPath Automation Developer Associate Exam (2023.10)

A State Machine layout is a type of workflow that allows developers to create complex and dynamic automation processes that can branch based on user input or predefined conditions. A State Machine layout consists of states, transitions, and triggers. A state represents a specific step or action in the process, a transition defines the direction of the flow between states, and a trigger determines when a transition should occur. A State Machine layout can have only one initial state, which is the starting point of the process, and multiple final states, which are the possible end points of the process. (UiPath Automation Developer study guide)

During debugging, when the execution is paused, the "Locals" panel in UiPath Studio is the place to go to alter the characteristics of the ongoing flow and change the values of variables within the existing scope. The Locals panel shows the current state of all variables and arguments in the current scope and allows their values to be changed on-the-fly.

The Solution Design Document (SDD) is created during the Solution Design phase and serves as the technical blueprint for automation.

Why is Option A Correct?

The Solution Design phase includes:

Creating the SDD (Solution Design Document).

Defining technical architecture.

Mapping business workflows to automation.

Selecting automation tools and strategies.

Why Other Options Are Incorrect?

B (User Acceptance Testing phase) ❌

UAT phase is for testing the developed solution after the design phase.

C (Kick-off phase) ❌

The Kick-off phase is for initial planning and stakeholder discussions.

D (Process Design phase) ❌

The Process Design Document (PDD) is created here, not the SDD.

The Watch Panel in UiPath Studio allows developers to monitor specific expressions or variable values during Debug Mode.

Why is D Correct?

✅ Watch Panel:

Allows tracking of expressions and variable values in real time.

Helps in evaluating conditions like Var1 > Var2 while debugging.

Enables custom variable monitoring, making it useful for complex workflows.

Sorting data directly in an Excel file requires modifying the Excel sheet itself, which is handled using the Sort Range activity.

Why is A Correct?

✅ Sort Range is designed to:

Sort a specific range of cells or a table in an .xlsx file.

Work within the Use Excel File scope to directly modify Excel content.

Maintain Excel formatting while sorting.

A valid way to install a custom activity package in UiPath Studio is to go to the Package Manager, click on "All Packages," search for the package you want to install, and click "Install". This allows you to add custom activities to your project from the managed packages available.

Arguments have mandatory and optional properties.

Mandatory Properties:

Argument Type → Defines the data type (String, Int32, etc.).

Direction → Determines how the argument is used (In, Out, In/Out).

Optional Properties:

Default Value → Can be left empty, meaning it is not required.

IsRequired → Not all arguments must be required.

Why is A Correct?

✅ Default Value is optional because:

Not all arguments need a predefined value.

Some arguments get values dynamically at runtime.

To update the data to accommodate the new scenario, you need to modify the Excel file that contains the test data and then refresh the test case to reflect the changes. The steps are as follows:

Open the Excel file that has the test data for the workflow. It should have four columns: Number1, Number2, Sum, and Result.

Add a new column after Number2 and name it Number3. This column will store the third number for the sum operation.

Update the existing rows in the Excel file to include a value for Number3 and adjust the value of Sum accordingly. For example, if Number1 is 1, Number2 is 2, and Number3 is 3, then Sum should be 6.

Save and close the Excel file.

In UiPath Studio, right click on the test case that uses the Excel file as the test data source and select Update Test Data. This will open a window where you can edit the test data settings.

In the Update Test Data window, make sure that the Excel file path is correct and that the sheet name is selected. You can also change the name and description of the test data if you want.

Click OK to save the changes and close the window.

Right click on the test case again and select Refresh Test Data. This will reload the test data from the Excel file and update the test case accordingly.

You have successfully updated the test data to compute the sum of three numbers instead of two. You can now run or debug your test case with data variations1.

A static selector should be used when all the attributes or tags remain the same for each execution. A static selector is a selector that has fixed values for the attributes or tags of the target element. A static selector can reliably identify the target element as long as the element does not change its properties or position on the screen. A static selector is suitable for simple and stable UI elements that have consistent and unique selectors1. For example, a static selector can be used to click on a button that has the same name and ID every time the automation runs.

By default, the Timeout property in UiPath is set to 30 seconds (30000 milliseconds).

If the UI element is not found within 30 seconds, the activity throws an exception.

The Timeout can be manually adjusted in the activity’s properties.

✅ Why other options are incorrect:

A (10 seconds): UiPath does not use a 10-second default timeout.

C (60 seconds): Default is 30 seconds, but it can be extended.

D (Indefinitely): Without modification, UiPath will timeout after 30 seconds, not indefinitely.

✅ Reference: UiPath Studio - Activity Timeout Property