Clarity Technical Specialist Quiz

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Which of these options are capabilities of the XML Open Gateway (XOG)? (Select all that apply)

Move data in and out of Clarity without direct access to the CA PPM database (correct)

Transform Clarity XML documents into other formats, such as XHTML (correct)

Exchange Clarity information between modules using Resource Description Framework (ROF) (correct)

Define the legal building blocks of XML documents in Clarity (correct)

What are some of the key things you need to do before setting up a cost rate matrix? (Select all three correct answers)

Ensure that you have enabled timesheets

Ensure that you have a naming convention for the matrix (correct)

Ensure you have created and set up a financial entity (correct)

Ensure you have setup currency (correct)

Which types of invoke action web services are listed for the XML Open Gateway (XOG)? (Choose three answers)

Flush cache (correct)

Synchronize external links (correct)

Process (correct)

Productivity data

Aggregate data

Which job enables you to synchronize the mapped information between Clarity and Rally?

Synchronize Mapped Information Signup and view all the answers

If you secure the Planned Cost for the abstract financial object and projects but don't secure it for ideas, you will see the planned cost for ideas in the cross-object grid in Hierarchies.

False Signup and view all the answers

Can you classify requisitions according to geographical location in Classic PPM?

Yes, by using the Staffing Organizational Breakdown Structure (OBS) in the allocation Signup and view all the answers

There can be only one Location assigned to an Entity.

False Signup and view all the answers

Which grid in Clarity should an administrator use to ensure that only the Portfolio Managers group can access specific fields in projects?

Secure Access Signup and view all the answers

Which SQL tag do you use to call a stored procedure in SQL Server?

sql:in Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the Wakeup Signal in the Clarity Process Engines event flow?

Interacts with the CA PPM database on a consistent basis to proceed with workflow steps Signup and view all the answers

Which areas are not impacted by field-level security in Clarity? (Select all four correct answers)

Clarity Generic Grid Signup and view all the answers

Select all the correct statements about Staging Tables when you integrate Clarity and Rally.

You can manually provide access to the staging table by assigning rights Signup and view all the answers

You need to process approved timesheets into financial transactions visible on a financial plan. Which job sequence do you need to run?

Post Timesheets, Post Transactions to Financial, Post to WIP Signup and view all the answers

Which statements about field-level security apply to Blueprints in Clarity? (Select all correct answers)

If a user does not have access to secured fields within a section, they cannot view the secured fields in preview mode. Signup and view all the answers

When you use System Settings to specify a message visible to every user upon login to Clarity, which statements are correct? (Select all correct answers)

The login message is displayed for users in all supported languages. Signup and view all the answers

What will prevent the removal of a team member from a project? (Choose two answers)

An open requisition with a booked status Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about Custom Investments is TRUE? (Select all correct answers)

When you create a custom investment type in Classic PPM, a custom investment type blueprint is automatically generated. Signup and view all the answers

What can be used as a column in a rate matrix?

Item Signup and view all the answers

What are the various things you need to consider when linking a project to a roadmap item? (Select all correct answers)

The project cannot be a template. Signup and view all the answers

If you secured the Planned Capital Cost attribute for the abstract financial object and projects, but don’t secure it for ideas, will you see the planned capital cost for ideas in the cross-object grid in Hierarchies?

False Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about Clarity PPM 15.9.3 and Jaspersoft 7.8 is true? (Select all correct answers)

Jaspersoft 7.8.0 includes an installation keystore. Signup and view all the answers

Select three correct statements about labels in MUX. (Choose one incorrect option)

Labels can be defined for the field created on the abstract object and on the inherited object. Signup and view all the answers

Does Clarity on premise support IDP SSO?

True Signup and view all the answers

Which statements about adding investment to hierarchies are correct? (Choose two)

Investment navigate right must be granted to the user adding the investments. Signup and view all the answers

How can you ensure that the planned cost from a project is editable only by the Portfolio Managers on the hierarchies?

Apply field-level security on the planned cost attribute on the hierarchy object attribute. Signup and view all the answers

What type of lookup must be used to change the results of a dynamic nsql query as per the values entered on that page/view?

Parameterized Lookup Signup and view all the answers

Where is risk threshold updated or maintained?

Administration > Project Settings > Risk Settings Signup and view all the answers

What options are available when creating attachment style fields?

Multi select Signup and view all the answers

What options exist if a Rally lookup value is marked inactive?

Clarity will display the inactive or deleted Rally value within the Lookup Mapping configuration pages. Signup and view all the answers

Which tables store SAML details in the database?

CMN_SEC_CERTS and CMN_SEC_SAML_CONFIGS tables Signup and view all the answers

Select three jobs for Clarity-Rally Integration.

Import staging tables - brings data from staging to Clarity. Signup and view all the answers

Where do you configure the database connection in an Apache Tomcat environment?

Clarity System Administration (CSA) Signup and view all the answers

Which best practice should you follow to restrict project editing rights for project managers to only their own team's projects?

Create a security group with the team's project OBs-based project - Edit Management right and associate users to that group. Signup and view all the answers

Clarity can support multiple IdPs.

True Signup and view all the answers

What right does the booking manager need to decide which resource will work on an investment?

Resource - Hard Book Signup and view all the answers

What are some of the key prerequisites for working with Roadmaps in Clarity? (Select all that apply)

Grant users the relevant access rights. Signup and view all the answers

When defining a financial Organizational Breakdown Structure (OBS), which guideline should you follow?

Do not base an OBS on the enterprise's departments or geographical locations. Signup and view all the answers

Select all the TRUE statements associated with the new Staffing grid introduced in Clarity 16.0.0 (Select all that apply).

The cross-object grid displays all your investments (projects, ideas, and custom investments) in Clarity. Signup and view all the answers

You can specify an error message for all password rules in Clarity.

True Signup and view all the answers

For a resource to enter time against a project, which conditions must be TRUE? (Choose three answers)

The resource is open for time entry. Signup and view all the answers

In Classic PPM, which loading patterns are supported? (Choose three answers)

Front, Contour, Uniform, Back, Fixed Signup and view all the answers

You can prevent users from editing their (choose three answers):

Passwords Signup and view all the answers

Which document management options can you set in CA PPM? (Choose three answers)

Warning File Size for Document Download Signup and view all the answers

In Clarity, all financial plans within a single investment can be represented in multiple currencies.

False Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following out of the box targets can you specify in the Clarity 16.0 roadmaps grid? (Select all correct answers)

Goal Signup and view all the answers

Which technology is the Generic Execution Language (GEL) based on?

Apache Jakarta Jelly Signup and view all the answers

When you create a roadmap item with no start date, what symbol would you see?

Diamond Signup and view all the answers

What does the Rollover Interval property define when configuring a time slice?

How often the From Date updates for processing a time slice request Signup and view all the answers

What is the highest organizational level within the Classic PPM financial structure?

Company Signup and view all the answers

What does the remaining availability of a role depend on? (Choose two answers)

The role's allocation to investments Signup and view all the answers

Which jobs are typically used for financial management? (Select all that apply)

Post Incident Financials Signup and view all the answers

Which databases does Clarity support? (Select all correct answers)

SQL Server Signup and view all the answers

If your organization is not maintaining allocation at the project level, you may have no need to maintain slice data for allocation.

True Signup and view all the answers

To have Clarity authenticate users against Microsoft Active Directory, you need to (choose two answers):

Select the External Authentication checkbox in the resource record. Signup and view all the answers

Which statements are true regarding the creation of a new label for custom or stock attributes using the Attributes grid? (Select all correct answers)

You can change the attribute label for an attribute associated with the abstract investment object and the inherited investment object. Signup and view all the answers

You can now use the Attributes grid in Clarity 16.0 to create labels for stock and custom attributes.

True Signup and view all the answers

Which operations can be recorded by the Audit Trail functionality? (Select all correct answers)

Move Signup and view all the answers

When setting up a risk category, which item needs to be modified in Classic PPM?

The Project Risk sub-page view Signup and view all the answers

When creating an integration object to integrate Clarity and Rally, what are some mandatory parameters you need to provide? (Select all correct answers)

Integration URL Signup and view all the answers

Which statements about Clarity password policy are TRUE if the system is configured appropriately? (Choose all correct answers)

You can reuse a password only after 60 days and following the use of four consecutive unique passwords. Signup and view all the answers

Which Clarity feature helps you to troubleshoot resource-related issues?

User action tracing Signup and view all the answers

What are some of the key benefits of implementing the Clarity Rally integration? (Select all correct answers)

It's validated and supported by Broadcom, so you don't need to perform regression testing after every release. Signup and view all the answers

What are the pre-requisites to using the new Clarity-Rally integration? (Select all correct answers)

Assign the Integration Mapping - Navigate access right to the administrators. Signup and view all the answers

Which tab can you use to associate relevant processes with the blueprint in Clarity 16.07?

Actions Signup and view all the answers

Which service in Clarity (on-premises) supports the management of a cluster?

Beacon Signup and view all the answers

When creating a Generic Execution Language (GEL) script to invoke a web service, which tag do you use to extract nodes from an XML object?

gel:parse Signup and view all the answers

How is the availability of a resource in hours per day determined?

By a combination of the Availability field and the base and resource calendars Signup and view all the answers

When customizing the logo in Clarity (Modern UX), which statements are true? (Select all correct answers)

You can upload logos in PNG or transparent GIF formats. Signup and view all the answers

What is the most appropriate placeholder for representing cost categories in an empty Clarity environment?

A transaction class or resource class Signup and view all the answers

Which statement about participants on a project is TRUE?

True Signup and view all the answers

Which financial transaction types are available in Clarity?

Labor, Material, Expense, and Equipment Signup and view all the answers

What should a customer use to capture the forecast cost of an agreed business case?

A cost plan Signup and view all the answers

Which statement should form part of your response regarding setting up the rate matrix?

Enter lines in the matrix representing the rates for different regions. Signup and view all the answers

Which statements are true regarding Jaspersoft user-specific folders?

Can be created under the Users folder by the Jaspersoft administrator. Signup and view all the answers

Which attribute is typically used to capture and designate a resource such as an architect, tester, or developer?

Role Signup and view all the answers

What actions can be performed using Blueprints in Clarity 16.07? (Select all correct options)

Associate processes that can be executed directly from the Modern UX in Clarity Signup and view all the answers

Which two functions does the auto-suggest function support?

Works with dynamic lookup sources only Signup and view all the answers

What are some key activities to perform when setting up SAML 2.0 authentication on a development server?

Ensure you don't truncate the database tables Signup and view all the answers

You can use the View option button to perform which actions for Hierarchies? (Select all correct answers)

Add investments to the hierarchy Signup and view all the answers

What properties do you define when creating a new custom object?

Master Objects, Sub-objects, Attributes, Links, and Views Signup and view all the answers

Clarity allows on-premises customers to use credentials issued by an IdP that supports SAML 2.0.

True Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following can you configure using General System Settings? (Choose three answers)

Setup Telemetry Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Database Configuration

Database connections for Clarity in Apache Tomcat are set up in the Clarity System Administration (CSA).
Open database connectivity (ODBC) configuration is not primarily used for this setup.

Project Editing Rights

To restrict project editing rights for project managers to their own team, create a security group with Global Project — Edit Management right.
Directly assigning the Global project — Edit right to users is not recommended practice.

IdP Support

Clarity can support multiple Identity Providers (IdPs).

Booking Manager Rights

The booking manager requires the Resource - Hard Book right to determine which resource works on an investment.

Roadmap Prerequisites

Key prerequisites for working with Roadmaps include defining at least one rate matrix, granting relevant user access rights, and configuring financial time periods.

Financial OBS Guidelines

When defining a financial Organizational Breakdown Structure (OBS), avoid basing it solely on geographical locations or departments.

Staffing Grid Updates

The new Staffing grid in Clarity 16.0.0 provides color-coded allocation insights, requires the Staffing - Navigate access right, and allows configuration to display various resource metrics.

Password Management

Clarity's password management allows the specification of error messages for password rules, and rules can be defined using regular expressions.

Time Entry Conditions

For a resource to enter time against a project, the task must be open for time entry, the resource must be open for time entry, and the project Track Mode should be set to PPM.

Classic PPM Loading Patterns

Classic PPM supports several loading patterns, including Reverse, Front, Static, and Contour.

User Editing Restrictions

In Clarity, users can be restricted from editing certain objects including custom objects under Resource objects, passwords, skills, and allocation.

Document Management Options

Document management settings in CA PPM can include warning file sizes for downloads, file scanning options, and authorized file extensions.

Currency in Classic PPM

A false statement about currency is that all financial plans within a single investment must be in the same currency.

Clarity 16.0 Roadmap Grid Targets

Out-of-the-box targets that can be specified include Goals and Objectives.

Generic Execution Language (GEL)

GEL is based on Apache Jakarta Jelly technology.

Roadmap Item Symbols

The diamond symbol indicates an item with no start date but only a finish date.

Time Slice Configuration

The Rollover Interval property in time slice configuration defines how often timeslice data is updated.

Hierarchical Structure

The highest organizational level within Classic PPM financial structures is the Company.

Resource Availability

The remaining availability of a role depends on resource calendars and the role's allocation to investments.

Financial Management Jobs

Common jobs used for financial management include posting timesheets, synchronizing AgileCentral, and importing financial actuals.

Supported Databases

Clarity supports various databases including Oracle, PostgreSQL, and SQL Server.

Resource Allocation

If no project-level allocation is maintained, there may be no need to manage slice data for allocation.

Microsoft Active Directory Authentication

To authenticate users against Active Directory, it is necessary to select the Use LDAP checkbox in CA PPM System Administration.

Custom Attribute Labels

New labels for attributes can be created, but there are restrictions on where the labels apply.

Attributes Grid in Clarity 16.0

The Attributes grid allows the creation of labels for both stock and custom attributes.

Audit Trail Functionality

Audit Trail functionality can record actions such as updates, deletes, and inserts.

Risk Category Setup

Modifications need to be made to the Project Risk sub-page view when setting up a risk category.

Integration with Rally

When creating an integration object to connect Clarity with Rally, parameters such as the Integration Instance and API Key are mandatory.

Clarity Password Policy

Password policies can be configured to prevent password reuse within a specific timeframe and ensure passwords meet certain complexity requirements.

The Clarity logger and user action tracing features assist in troubleshooting resource-related issues.

Clarity-Rally Integration Benefits

The integration is simple to maintain, allows mapping of objects, and is supported by Broadcom, reducing the need for regression testing.

Pre-requisites for Clarity-Rally Integration

Assigning the Integration Mapping access right and ensuring the latest PMO-Accelerator content is installed are key pre-requisites.

Blueprint Process Association

In Clarity 16.07, relevant processes can be associated with blueprints through the Actions tab.

Cluster Management Service

The Beacon service supports the management of a cluster in Clarity on-premises.

GEL Script for Web Service Calls

Use the gel:parse tag to extract nodes from XML objects returned by web service calls.

Resource Availability Determination

A resource's availability in hours per day is determined by the combination of their availability field and associated calendars.

Custom Logo Specifications

Logos in Clarity should be 24 pixels in height, with a maximum width of 240 pixels, and can be uploaded in PNG or transparent GIF formats.

Representing Cost Categories in Clarity

Transaction classes or resource classes are appropriate placeholders for various cost categories in Clarity.

Project Participants

Participants on a project can include roles, and staff members must be participants to enter time.

Financial Transaction Types

Clarity includes transaction types such as Labor, Material, Expense, and Equipment.

Forecast Cost Capture

A budget plan is most suitable for capturing the forecast cost of a business case for comparison with realized actual costs.

Rate Matrix Setup

When setting up a rate matrix, ensure appropriate regions and entities are represented along with proper data entry and structure.

Jaspersoft User-Specific Folders

User-specific folders in Jaspersoft are created automatically under the users' folder and need at least one view or report to avoid overwriting.

Resource Designation Attributes

The attribute typically used to designate a resource like an architect or developer is the Role.

Blueprints Capabilities

Blueprints in Clarity 16.07 allow for embedding external content, associating processes, and enforcing logic through business rules.

Auto-Suggest Functionality

The auto-suggest feature works with dynamic sources and is enabled by default, but it does not apply to dependent lookups.

SAML 2.0 Authentication Setup

Key activities for setting up SAML 2.0 include ensuring database tables remain intact and possibly deleting copied configurations.

Hierarchy View Actions

The View option for hierarchies includes exporting to PDF, managing metrics, and adding investments.

Custom Object Properties

When creating a custom object, define properties such as Name, Attributes, Master Object, and Links.

SAML 2.0 Authentication

Clarity allows on-premises customers to log in using credentials issued by an IdP supporting SAML 2.0.

General System Settings Configuration

General system settings can configure aspects like SAML authentication, reporting options, and calendar setups.

XML Open Gateway Utilization

The XML Open Gateway (XOG) enables data movement in and out of Clarity without direct database access.

Cost Rate Matrix Setup Requirements

Prerequisites for setting up a cost rate matrix include ensuring financial entities are in place and currency setups are completed.

Invoke Action Web Services

Types of invoke action web services available through XOG include processes, cache flush, and external link synchronization.

Synchronization of Mapped Information with Rally

The job that enables synchronization of mapped information between Clarity and Rally is the Synchronize Mapped Information job.

Planned Cost Visibility

Securing planned costs for financial objects while leaving it unsecured for ideas results in planned cost visibility in cross-object grids.

Classifying Requisitions by Geographical Location

Requisitions can be classified according to geographical location by using Staffing Organizational Breakdown Structures.

Locations Statement

Specific statements about locations or their functionalities need to be validated based on the selected options.### Location and Rates
Locations determine rates and costs in the Cost and Rate matrix.
Only one Location can be assigned to an Entity.
A Location must be a recognized geographical place.
Creating a Location requires adding it in the OBS link.

Clarity Project Access

Access to specific fields can be restricted to the Portfolio Managers group using the Secure Access grid.

SQL and GEL Scripts

Generic Execution Language (GEL) scripts utilize SQL tag library for Java Database Connectivity (3DBC).
The gel:setDataSource tag is used to run a stored procedure in SQL Server.

Clarity Process Engine

The Wakeup Signal interacts with the CA PPM database, proceeding with workflow steps.

Field-Level Security

Areas not impacted by field-level security include Open Workbench, GEL Scripts, Classic PPM, and Microsoft Project.
Field-level security in Blueprints prevents entire sections from displaying if users lack access to any of its attributes.

Staging Tables in Clarity and Rally

Staging tables enable executing jobs for data synchronization between Clarity and Rally.
Access rights for staging tables can be manually assigned.

Financial Transactions

To process approved timesheets, the job sequence involves Post Timesheets, Post Transactions to Financial, and Post to WIP.

Custom Investments

Custom investments created are available for inclusion in Hierarchies, with the ability to create custom sub-objects and enable API.
Name changes in Custom Investments can be updated using the Push Object Captions icon.

Rate Matrix Columns

Columns in a rate matrix can include Resource Category, Resource, Item, and Custom Project Attributes.

View Management in Clarity

Resources with Administer access can not delete shared views and can assign default views for all users.

Clarity Software Integrations

Integrations available include Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, and Rally.

Business Rules in Clarity

When defining Business Rules, specify a Target Object, Rule Type, Condition, Actions, and Action Targets.

Importing Investments into Hierarchies

Requires create or view access rights to be visible in the Investment Type dropdown when importing.

Agile Integration Jobs

To retrieve portfolio item types from Rally, execute the Create Agile Central Investments job.

Resource Management

Indicate a resource as part-time by using the Availability field or setting up shifts in the resource calendar.

Roadmap Creation Prerequisites

Default entity and relevant fiscal periods are required to create a roadmap.

Project and Roadmap Linking

Projects must be active, not linked to other items in the same scenario, and financially enabled to link with roadmap items.

Hierarchy Features

Hierarchy roll-up features include Aggregation and Summation metrics to showcase total cost of ownership.

Planned Capital Cost Security

Secured planned capital cost attributes for projects only apply to secured fields and not to ideas.

Clarity PPM and Jaspersoft

Jaspersoft 7.8.0 requires Clarity 15.9.3 and supports TCPS for Oracle databases.

Labels in MUX

Labels can be defined for fields on both the abstract and inherited objects.

SSO Support

Clarity on-premise supports IDP SSO.

Investment Hierarchy Access Rights

Users need both navigate and view rights to add investments to hierarchies.

Project Edit Rights

Project edit rights should be managed through OBS rights based on team assignment.

Field Level Security Implementation

Apply field level security on planned cost attributes to control edit rights appropriately.

Dynamic NSQL Query Adjustments

Use Parameterized Lookup to modify dynamic NSQL query results.

Role Demand by Location

Assess role demand by utilizing the staff OBS on the staff page for allocation.

Risk Management

Risk thresholds are updated within Administration > Project Settings > Risk Settings.

Attachment Field Options

Attachment style fields can be configured as single select or multi-select.

Business Rules and Read-Only Attributes

Some attributes cannot be modified via XOG, processes, or classic UI when set as read-only.

Inactive Rally Lookup Values

If a Rally lookup value is inactive or deleted, Clarity displays it accordingly in the Lookup Mapping configuration.

SAML Details Storage

SAML details are stored in the CMN_SEC_CERTS and CMN_SEC_SAML_CONFIGS tables.

Clarity-Rally Integration Jobs

Key jobs include Import Integration Mappings, Synchronize Mapped Information, and Import Staging Tables to manage data flows.

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