Q1) RPA Vs BPM

RPA BPM

The concept of software technology Management approach

Less expensive when compared to BPM BPM is expensive for enterprise applications

Involves robots to replace human labor Aims to remove bottlenecks and shorter process cycle times

Can be adjusted to any BPM tool. RPA is one among approaches BPM follow to perform.

Enhances performance using bots, not by optimizing the process. Focuses on optimizing the process.

AI/Cognitive robots reduce time to perform. Streamlines business processes.

Explore in detail differences @ RPA Vs BPM

Q2) What exactly do you understand by Robotic Automation?

There are several rules-based tasks which in the present scenario are handled by the computers or the machines

which can simply mimic the actions performed by humans. The same can be considered as Robotic Automation.

It is becoming more and more common in the present time. For more information go to What is RPA ?
Q3) What are the factors that are encouraging the organizations to proceed with RPA according to you?

Well, the biggest factor is RPA always makes sure of error-free results which mean no wastage of time. Of

course, time is money in the present scenario. Organizations need not to worry about paying extreme attention to

quality verification and testing the results again and again. Also, it needs less human interference which always

makes sure of no conflicts and fast operations. Moreover, for organizations, its only one-time investment and

results are forever.

Q4) What are the pros and cons that are associated with Robotic Process Automation according to you?

Everything has its own advantages and drawbacks when it comes to actual implementation. Robotic Process

Automation (RPA) is such an approach that too has many benefits and disadvantages. The benefits include

error-free outcomes, faster operations, less human inference, high profits, less monitoring. On the other side, the

biggest drawback is not all the organizations can afford the same in the initial stage. All tasks depend on each

other. Interruption of one can largely affect all other sub-tasks. This is another biggest issue which is there with

RPA approach.
Q5) Name any four popular RPA vendors you are familiar with?

Verint, NICE, Blue Prism and Kofax are the well-known RPA vendors.
Q6) Do you have any idea about the characteristics of RPA?

The biggest thing is RPA is totally user-friendly. All the tasks are based on business operations than on IT. It is

not always necessary that all the projects need top-notch skills and large investment in the infrastructure. There
are a lot of risks and complexities that can simply be eliminated. Most of the tasks are handled by the software

robots and there is a central control mechanism for the same.

Q7) Suppose you need to handle a project based on RPA and the required skills are not sufficient, would
you reject the project or find an alternative. IF so, how?

Leaving a project is not at all a wise choice. The fact is there are many options available for RPA training. Most of

the options have a short duration. So any team member can be provided training on such skills that lack. This

can be the true options available. Also, support is available from every vendor that can also assist in this matter.
Q8) What are the basic or the general requirements of RAP for front and back office processing?

Well, the fact is RPA is well-known for its flexibility and it is capable to meet the robust IT standards without

compromising the security. It is possible to use the robotic software for front and back office. Most of the

requirements are same for both of them and thus users need not to worry. The same configuration can easily be

deployed and the results that can be derived are always superior in every aspect.
Q9) Does handling Robotic Process Automation operations need special skills?

The fact is RPA is an approach that doesn’t need programming skills. Anyone can be an RPA expert with some

basic knowledge or training which is generally having a very short duration. Everything can be managed easily

either through a flowchart or in a stepwise manner.

Q10) How can you say organizations can save cost in the long run by switching to RPA?

There is no need for the business owners to hire professionals with special skills in RPA, Gain knowledge

on getting work done using RPA. Existing or the current employees can easily be trained. RAP assures quality

outcomes without compromising the efficiency and it is reliable to work and adapt.
Q11) How can you say RPA is Wide-Range Automation in a true sense?

Well, the fact is RPA always make sure of accuracy irrespective of the task one performs through it. It can be

considered in modern banking, telecom, insurance, healthcare, security, intelligence, as well as in

communications sector. By boosting the transaction process, it is possible for the users to simply automate the

programs that are highly complex and need extra time if handled with other methods.
Q12) Name any two scripting standards that you will consider during automation testing?

Adequate indentation and Uniform naming convention

Q13) During the planning phase of automation, what points are to be considered on priority?

After selecting the tool which is the first task, next big thing that matters a lot is selecting the right framework.

There are various items that are tagged as In scope and Out Scope that need to be selected based on the type of

task. After this, the test environment is to be considered. If required, users need to prepare the charts of project

timelines. At the same time, identification of deliverables is another major factor that is to be considered.
Q14) What do you by mean by the term Information Collection in RPA?

In RPA, robots need raw data or information to perform their operations smoothly and reliably. They generally

collect this information from different resources and it is also possible that the same can be provided to them

manually.
Q15) Is Blue Prism a tool of RPA?

Yes, BluePrism is one of the RPA tool. Check more about Blue Prism Course.
Q16) What exactly do you mean by Process Studio in RPA?

The processes which are generally created in the scope of Blue Prism are generally named as Process

Studio which is quite similar when compared with other processes as well as with modeling applications. The

good thing is it is easy to understand them for anyone. This is because it makes sure of symbols, notation, as

well as diagram.
Q17) In the process of RPA, when you will automate a test?

There are certain levels and positions when this can be done. When it comes to testing the multiple data set, this

can be considered. In addition to this, for repetitive tasks, this can also be considered. Also for regression test

cases and for smoke and sanity tests, it can simply be automated.
Q18) IS RPA auditable? What are the benefits of same?

Yes, it is possible to audit RPA approach or any process whenever the need of same is felt. Although Robotic

Process Automation is an approach that is known to be efficient, auditing introduces organizations with several

new strategies that can easily be adopted. Also, auditing has a full bouquet of benefits for any organization that

needs to grow in the long run.

Q19) What sort of support do you need to handle an operation or a process which is based on RPA?

Well, it actually depends on the type of expertise and skills actually required for a task, project or a process. It is

not always necessary that all the tasks are accomplished through similar RPA skills.
Q20) With Robotic Process Automation, is it always necessary that an organization that needs to adopt
this approach have to change its entire infrastructure? Why or why not?

It is not always necessary that to adopt RPA everything needs to be changed in an organization. In fact, it can

easily be made compatible with the existing infrastructure. This is mainly due to the fact that the latest robotic

software and tools in RPA doesn’t face any compatibility issues easily and can simply enable the organizations to

keep up the pace.

Q21) In Robotic Process Automation, how thin client is different from a thick client?

A thin client is basically considered as an application in RPA which doesn’t have the necessary attribute

properties when it comes to spying through RPA tools. On the other side, Thick client is any application that is

under the control of the process and has all the required properties.
Q22) For a tool automation tool, what are the must-have features according to you?

The very first one is support to all form of test environment. Support for multiple frameworks is also necessary. At

the same time, testing of database and image testing abilities are the features that should be present there.

Moreover, good debugging facilities, as well as object identification are the other features that are relevant.
Q23) How can you write test cases and scripts in RPA?

In Robotic Process Automation, this can be done with the help of an approach which is known as Automation

Testing. It makes use of an automation tool and its primary aim is to cut down the overall number of test cases

that are required to make RPA run manually.

Q24) How can you say that Robotic Process Automation is a secure and reliable approach?

At several levels, the same is build in the RPA. The good thing is with all the vendors, runtime factor is totally

different to the process which is related with the editing of anything. It is not necessary that all the users are given

the same actions but in fact, they can be restricted. This generally includes creating, designing, running, as well
as editing the processes. Every log created is capable to provide full information with a wide scope. As compared

to a manual process, RPA provides extra control, as well as security.

Q25) What steps are involved in the process of Robotic automation?

The very first thing is to select the test tool by paying appropriate attention to the exact needs and outcomes that

are expected or required. The next thing is to make sure that the scope of the automation has been defined in a

right manner. Next big moves are planning, designing, as well as developing the approach followed by test

execution. Sometimes there is a need to pay attention to another factor also and i.e. maintenance.
Q26) What according to you is the biggest feature of Robotic Process Automation and why?

RPA always make sure of powerful analytics under every situation and this is one of the best things about the

same. The fact is better governance can simply be assured due to this. Also, exhaustive data can easily be

managed and handled due to very same reason.

Q27) For an Agile method when you will avoid using the automation testing?

When there is a frequent change in the requirements or when the documentation required is extremely massive.

This is due to the fact that things can go wrong if automation is considered at that time.
Q28) What are the typical uses of RPA with which you are familiar with?

The very first thing is it makes the process of double data entry very easy and simple. Even from multiple

systems, this process can simply be managed. Next is rule-based decision making is another important

application in which RPA can easily be deployed. There are certain well-defined processes that automatically

enable the inputs to enter from source to target systems. In addition to this, it has vast uses in application

migration.
Q29) In software automation testing, what are the types of framework you are familiar with?

Modular automation framework, Keyword driven framework, Hybrid automation framework, as well as data-driven

framework are some of the common examples. Read more on 30 Robotic Process Automation Examples.
Q30) Why Robotic Process Automation is significant for 21st-century businesses?

The biggest thing is it always makes sure of a return on investment. With one software robot, it is possible to

handle the work of 3 regular employees. Thus ROI can be assured in a time period that is faster than what is

generally expected. It always makes sure of scalability for the enterprises under every situation. Starting from

some basic tasks to cloud environments, robots can be employed to perform every task and through parallel

operations. This helps businesses in meeting deadlines.

Q31) What are the factors you will consider to map the success of Automation testing?

Reduction in cost of various modules and second is Defect Detection Ratio .

Automation Anywhere Blue Prism

UiPath WorkFusion

Kofax OpenSpan by Pegasystems

Kofax Capture Winshuttle

Kryon Systems Softomotive

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