SWF Workflows

Question 1

SWF = ____

Answer 1

Simple Work Flow

Question 2

SWF

coordinates ____, a logical unit of work

can contain ___ and ____ tasks

Answer 2

tasks

digital and physical

Question 3

SWF

history tracks _____ workflow state

Answer 3

individual

Question 4

Workflows contain ____

____ -begins individual workflow

_____ -coordinates tasks

______ -single execution operation in workflow

starter, activity worker, decider, actor

Answer 4

actors

starter

decider

activity worker

Question 5

SWF

manages inter task _____, scheduling and concurrency in conformity with workflow definition.

Answer 5

dependencies

Question 6

SWF

workflow can operate ____ or in ____

Answer 6

sequentially

parallel

Question 7

SWF

used heavily by Amazon _____ processes

Answer 7

internal

Question 8

Workflow

• can operate up to ___ year(s)
• ensures tasks execute only ____

Answer 8

1

once

Question 9

Workflows

Pricing negotiable

______ - kicks off workflow; any app

______ - controls coordination of tasks; ordering; concurrency

______ - get tasks; executes tasks; returns results

worker, decider, starter

Answer 9

starter, decider, worker