ARA02

The Blue Prism ARA02 exam, officially titled "Blue Prism Certified ROM Architect Exam," focuses on the design and implementation of Blue Prism Robotic Operating Model (ROM) solutions. The main points cover a broad understanding of ROM principles and their practical application. Here's a breakdown of the key areas:

• Understanding the Blue Prism Robotic Operating Model (ROM): This is the core of the exam. You need to grasp the ROM's architecture, its components (like Process Studio, Control Room, and Application Studio), and how they interact to create and manage automation processes. This includes a deep understanding of best practices for designing and building scalable and maintainable automations.

• Process Design and Development: You'll be tested on your ability to design efficient and effective automation processes within the ROM framework. This includes:

  • Process mapping and analysis: Identifying suitable processes for automation.
  • Exception handling: Designing processes that gracefully handle errors and unexpected situations.
  • Security considerations: Implementing security best practices throughout the automation lifecycle.
  • Scalability and maintainability: Creating solutions that can adapt to changing business needs and are easy to maintain.
  • Object Studio: Understanding the creation and management of objects within the Blue Prism environment.

• Deployment and Management: This section involves knowledge of deploying, managing, and monitoring Blue Prism processes within the production environment. Key aspects include:

  • Control Room administration: Managing users, permissions, and schedules within the Control Room.
  • Process monitoring and troubleshooting: Identifying and resolving issues within running processes.
  • Version control and deployment strategies: Understanding how to manage different versions of processes and deploy them effectively.

• Application Integration: Blue Prism interacts with various applications. The exam expects you to understand how to integrate Blue Prism with different systems, including:

  • Data sources: Connecting to databases and other data repositories.
  • APIs: Interacting with APIs to exchange data with other systems.
  • Presentation technologies: Understanding how Blue Prism interacts with user interfaces.

• Architecture and Design Principles: This section focuses on the high-level design considerations for Blue Prism solutions, including:

  • Choosing the right automation approach: Identifying which processes are suitable for automation and selecting the optimal approach.
  • Adhering to best practices: Following Blue Prism's recommended best practices for coding, design, and deployment.
  • Optimization techniques: Improving the performance and efficiency of Blue Prism processes.

In short, the ARA02 exam doesn't just test your ability to build Blue Prism processes; it tests your understanding of how to architect an entire automation solution within the ROM framework, ensuring scalability, maintainability, and robustness. Focus on the principles and best practices emphasized in the official Blue Prism documentation and training materials.