OutSystems Infrastructure & User Management

Question 1

Which of the following is NOT a typical OutSystems environment?

a) Development
b) Quality
c) Production
d) Security

Answer 1

d) Security

Question 2

What is the main purpose of the LifeTime environment in OutSystems?

a) To host the application’s user interface.
b) To manage the infrastructure and its components.
c) To provide a graphical user interface for creating applications.
d) To handle all database interactions for the platform.

Answer 2

b) To manage the infrastructure and its components.

Question 3

Which of the following is a characteristic of a development environment in OutSystems?

a) It is optimized for high performance and security.
b) It provides a dedicated space for testing and debugging.
c) It is used for running live applications for end-users.
d) It is typically used for running automated regression tests.

Answer 3

b) It provides a dedicated space for testing and debugging.

Question 4

What is the main objective of the QA environment in OutSystems?

a) To develop and test applications.
b) To provide a platform for end-user interaction.
c) To ensure the stability and performance of applications before going live.
d) To manage the infrastructure and its security settings.

Answer 4

c) To ensure the stability and performance of applications before going live.

Question 5

Why is it recommended to install LifeTime in a dedicated environment?

a) It provides a secure and isolated environment for managing the platform.
b) It allows for better performance optimization for LifeTime.
c) It ensures that LifeTime is not affected by issues in other environments.
d) All of the above.

Answer 5

d) All of the above.

Question 6

Which infrastructure setup gives the customer full control over the configuration and management of their platform?

a) OutSystems Cloud
b) Self-managed infrastructure

Answer 6

b) Self-managed infrastructure

Question 7

What is the first step when registering a new environment in LifeTime for a self-managed infrastructure?

a) Define the environment’s name, URL, and Service Center credentials.
b) Import users from the environment being added.
c) Map existing roles and permissions from the environment to LifeTime.
d) Define the position of the new environment in the infrastructure.

Answer 7

a) Define the environment’s name, URL, and Service Center credentials.

Question 8

How does LifeTime help manage user permissions in OutSystems?

a) By providing a central console to manage user accounts and roles.
b) By allowing users to set their own permissions.
c) By automatically assigning permissions based on user roles.
d) By requiring manual configuration for each environment.

Answer 8

a) By providing a central console to manage user accounts and roles.

Question 9

What is the difference between infrastructure roles and application-specific permissions?

a) Infrastructure roles apply across all environments, while application-specific permissions are restricted to a particular application.
b) Infrastructure roles are defined in Service Studio, while application-specific permissions are managed in LifeTime.
c) Infrastructure roles are for application end users, while application-specific permissions are for IT users.
d) Infrastructure roles can be changed by developers, while application-specific permissions can only be modified by administrators.

Answer 9

a) Infrastructure roles apply across all environments, while application-specific permissions are restricted to a particular application.

Question 10

Which of the following is NOT a default infrastructure role in OutSystems?

a) Developer
b) Administrator
c) Operator
d) Architect

Answer 10

d) Architect

Question 11

What is the purpose of teams in LifeTime?

a) To organize users with similar roles and permissions.
b) To manage the deployment of applications across environments.
c) To monitor application performance and usage.
d) To provide a central location for storing application code.

Answer 11

a) To organize users with similar roles and permissions.

Question 12

How can a user’s application-specific permissions override their default role permissions?

a) By manually editing their user profile in LifeTime.
b) By assigning a different role to the user in LifeTime.
c) By granting the user a specific role for a particular application.
d) By setting a specific permission level in the application settings.

Answer 12

c) By granting the user a specific role for a particular application.

Question 13

Which of the following is true about application-specific permissions?

a) They can only increase the user’s default role permissions.
b) They are always defined at the infrastructure level.
c) They are automatically assigned based on the user’s default role.
d) They are the most powerful type of permission in OutSystems.

Answer 13

d) They are the most powerful type of permission in OutSystems.

Question 14

How can teams simplify permission management in OutSystems?

a) By grouping users with similar permissions and assigning applications to those groups.
b) By allowing users to self-assign to teams based on their roles.
c) By automatically assigning users to teams based on their applications.
d) By eliminating the need for application-specific permissions.

Answer 14

a) By grouping users with similar permissions and assigning applications to those groups.

Question 15

Which of the following is NOT a valid application access permission in OutSystems?

a) No Access
b) List
c) Modify
d) Change and Deploy

Answer 15

c) Modify

Question 16

What is the highest level of application access permission in OutSystems?

a) List
b) Monitor and Add Dependencies
c) Change and Deploy
d) Full Control

Answer 16

d) Full Control

Question 17

What is the main difference between IT users and application end users in OutSystems?

a) IT users are involved in the development and management of the platform, while application end users interact with the applications.
b) IT users have access to the platform’s configuration settings, while application end users do not.
c) IT users are managed in LifeTime, while application end users are managed in the application itself.
d) All of the above.

Answer 17

d) All of the above.

Question 18

What are infrastructure permissions used for in OutSystems?

a) To manage the deployment of applications.
b) To create new users and roles.
c) To monitor application performance and usage.
d) To access and modify the platform’s configuration settings.

Answer 18

d) To access and modify the platform’s configuration settings.

Question 19

Where are application end users created and managed in OutSystems?

a) In the Service Center console.
b) In the LifeTime console.
c) In the application’s user management module.
d) In the database configuration settings.

Answer 19

c) In the application’s user management module.

Question 20

What is the purpose of the ‘Add Applications’ link in the team details screen?

a) To assign applications to the team, granting team members specific permissions.
b) To create new applications that are specific to the team.
c) To manage the deployment of applications to the team’s environments.
d) To monitor the performance of applications assigned to the team.

Answer 20

a) To assign applications to the team, granting team members specific permissions.

Question 20

What are the steps involved in creating a team in LifeTime?

a) Give the team a name, add users, and assign roles.
b) Define the team’s purpose, add applications, and assign users.
c) Create a team template, customize it, and then deploy it.
d) Import a team from another environment, and then modify it.

Answer 20

a) Give the team a name, add users, and assign roles.

Question 21

What is the maximum number of applications that can be assigned to a team?

a) One
b) Two
c) Three
d) There is no limit.

Answer 21

a) One

Question 22

How can you change the role of a user in a team?

a) By editing the user’s profile in LifeTime.
b) By editing the team’s details screen and selecting a new role for the user.
c) By deleting the user from the team and then adding them back with a different role.
d) By contacting the system administrator to request a role change.

Answer 22

b) By editing the team’s details screen and selecting a new role for the user.

Question 22

What is the purpose of the ‘Add Users’ link in the team details screen?

a) To invite new users to join the team.
b) To assign existing users to the team and define their roles.
c) To manage the permissions of users already in the team.
d) To create new users with specific roles for the team.

Answer 22

b) To assign existing users to the team and define their roles.

Question 23

What happens when you add an application to a team?

a) All users in the team automatically gain access to the application with their default role permissions.
b) Users in the team are granted the specific permissions defined by their roles within the team for that application.
c) The application is automatically deployed to all environments within the team’s infrastructure.
d) The application’s configuration settings are automatically updated to reflect the team’s permissions.

Answer 23

b) Users in the team are granted the specific permissions defined by their roles within the team for that application.

Question 24

What is the difference between the ‘Tester’ role and the ‘App Specific Developer’ role?

a) The ‘Tester’ role is for end-users, while the ‘App Specific Developer’ role is for IT users.
b) The ‘Tester’ role has restricted access to applications, while the ‘App Specific Developer’ role has broader permissions.
c) The ‘Tester’ role can only access applications in the Development environment, while the ‘App Specific Developer’ role can access applications in all environments.
d) The ‘Tester’ role is used for testing applications before deployment, while the ‘App Specific Developer’ role is used for developing applications.

Answer 24

b) The ‘Tester’ role has restricted access to applications, while the ‘App Specific Developer’ role has broader permissions.

Question 25

What is the purpose of the ‘Monitor and Add Dependencies’ permission for an application?

a) To view the application’s code and make changes to it.
b) To deploy the application to different environments.
c) To see the application’s structure and dependencies, but not modify it.
d) To manage the application’s configuration settings.

Answer 25

c) To see the application’s structure and dependencies, but not modify it.

Question 25

How can you verify a user’s application roles in LifeTime?

a) By accessing the user’s profile in the User Management screen.
b) By searching for the user in the ‘Teams’ screen.
c) By reviewing the user’s permissions in the application settings.
d) By checking the user’s role in the environment where the application is deployed.

Answer 25

a) By accessing the user’s profile in the User Management screen.

Question 26

What is the key advantage of using a self-managed infrastructure for OutSystems?

a) It provides a more secure and reliable platform.
b) It allows for greater flexibility and control over the environment.
c) It is more cost-effective than using the OutSystems Cloud.
d) It provides automatic upgrades and backups for the platform.

Answer 26

b) It allows for greater flexibility and control over the environment.

Question 26

Can a user be a member of multiple teams?

a) Yes, a user can belong to multiple teams, each with different roles and permissions.
b) No, a user can only be a member of one team at a time.
c) Only administrators can be members of multiple teams.
d) Only developers can be members of multiple teams.

Answer 26

a) Yes, a user can belong to multiple teams, each with different roles and permissions.