Guidewire Associate Exam Questions and Answers.
What are the four main areas of configuration in a Guidewire application? - ANS 1. User
Interface
2. Data Model
3. Application Logic
4. Integration
What are some of the technologies used in InsuranceSuite applications? - ANS Page
Configuration Format (PCF) files
Gosu (programming language)
What are some reasons for a non-developer to understand the technology stack? - ANS
To determine what data is stored and if new requirements need additional data
elements.
To know how and where data is used.
To communicate what data may be needed beyond what is in the base configuration.
To determine valid values or circumstances for the new data.
What are some examples of what can be configured in the User Interface? - ANS The
order of fields, change labels, regroup fields (simple change).
Fields on a screen (moderate change).
Screens (complex change).
Screen-based logic (complex change).
What are some examples of what can be configured in the Data Model? - ANS
Information that the base application does not store (add passport number).
Values for a Typelist (add valid values for AddressType or PhoneType).
Data to support regulatory requirements.
Why is it important for non-developers to understand the basics of the UI architecture
and components? - ANS So that they can request changes to the UI that are consistent
with the base product architecture and communicate effectively with developers,
What are five common areas of the UI architecture? - ANS 1. The Screen Area
2. The Sidebar
3. The Tab Bar
4. The Info Bar
5. The Workspace
Name three components of a PCF - ANS Card
ListView
Button
Text Input
Contact Picker
Radio button
Page 1|7
, Checkbox
What keyboard shortcut provides just the location information for a screen viewed in an
InsuranceSuite product? - ANS ALT+SHIFT+I displays the Location Info window
What tool does a developer use to configure InsuranceSuite products? - ANS Guidewire
Studio
What are the two main components of the data model? - ANS 1. Entities
2. Typelists
What is the purpose of the Data Dictionary? - ANS It shows the data elements that
belong to entities and typelists
What are some of the relationships between entities? - ANS Foreign keys - a link to a
single row in another entity
Array keys - a link to multiple rows in another entity
Type keys - a link to a specific value in a typelist
Why should a non-developer have a basic understanding of application logic? - ANS -
Most projects require some changes to application logic
- Non-developers define requirements for UI changes
- Non-developers help define requirements for Gosu rules
- Non-developers define requirements for business rules
Name two places where application logic exists. - ANS Gosu rules
Business rules
The User Interface
Classes
Entity Names
What are two types of rules and who is responsible for developing each? - ANS Gosu
rules - developers
Business rules - non-developers
What is the purpose of integration? - ANS Integration allows two systems to exchange
data or perform work.
Why is it important for non-developers to have a basic understanding of integration? -
ANS Non-developers assist with documenting requirements including data mapping
between the two systems and UI changes and communicate the requirements to
developers.
Name some common examples of InsuranceSuite integrations. - ANS User
authentication
Geocoding
Page 2|7
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller Lectjoe. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $17.99. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.