C_ACT_2403 SAP Certified Associate - Project Manager - SAP Activate Questions and Answers

• B is correct because the requirements feature in SAP Cloud ALM is an accelerator that supports the fit-to-standard workshop in the Explore phase. It allows the project team to capture and manage the user stories that are identified during the workshop, as well as link them to the relevant scope items and test cases.
• D is correct because the Business-Driven Configuration questionnaire is an accelerator that supports the fit-to-standard workshop in the Explore phase. It provides a set of questions that help the project team to understand and document the customer’s business requirements and configuration settings for each scope item. Verified References:
• : SAP Cloud ALM
• : Business Driven Configuration Questionnaire

• A is correct because custom code is adjusted in System Conversion and developed in New Implementation of SAP S/4HANA in the Realize phase. In System Conversion, the existing custom code needs to be adapted to run on SAP S/4HANA. In New Implementation, new custom code needs to be developed to meet the customer’s specific requirements.
• D is correct because data is converted in System Conversion and migrated in New Implementation of SAP S/4HANA in the Realize phase. In System Conversion, the existing data needs to be converted to the new data structures and formats of SAP S/4HANA. In New Implementation, new data needs to be migrated from the legacy system or other sources to SAP S/4HANA. Verified References:
• : SAP Activate Project Management Certification Guide, page 127

• B is correct because New Implementation SAP S/4HANA Cloud, public edition is one of the options that are available to a customer who is using a non-SAP ERP system and decides to implement SAP S/4HANA. It involves setting up a new SAP S/4HANA Cloud system with predefined configuration and data migration from the legacy system.
• D is correct because New Implementation SAP S/4HANA Cloud, private edition is one of the options that are available to a customer who is using a non-SAP ERP system and decides to implement SAP S/4HANA. It involves setting up a new SAP S/4HANA Cloud system with customized configuration and data migration from the legacy system.
• E is correct because New Implementation SAP S/4HANA is one of the options that are available to a customer who is using a non-SAP ERP system and decides to implement SAP S/4HANA. It involves setting up a new SAP S/4HANA on-premise system with tailored configuration and data migration from the legacy system. Verified References:
• : SAP Activate Project Management Certification Guide, page 126

• A is correct because implementation fit is one of the considerations that apply when determining the project methodology. It means that the project methodology should match the type and scope of the implementation, such as cloud, on-premise, hybrid, or mixed scenarios.
• C is correct because organizational fit is one of the considerations that apply when determining the project methodology. It means that the project methodology should suit the culture and maturity of the organization, such as its readiness for change, agility, and innovation.
• D is correct because project fit is one of the considerations that apply when determining the project methodology. It means that the project methodology should align with the characteristics and constraints of the project, such as its size, complexity, duration, and budget. Verified References:
• : SAP Activate Methodology for SAP S/4HANA Cloud, page 13

• A is correct because Planning poker is an estimation technique that you can use in an Agile delivery approach to size the user stories during sprint planning. Planning poker is a game where each team member uses a set of cards with numbers that represent the relative effort of a user story. The team members reveal their cards simultaneously and discuss their estimates until they reach a consensus. This technique is based on the concept of story points, which are units of measure for expressing the overall effort required to fully implement a user story. Story points are assigned to user stories based on their complexity, risk, and uncertainty. Verified References:
• : Planning Poker

• B is correct because Scrum of Scrums is an integration meeting among the various Scrum teams that are working on a large-scale project. It helps to coordinate and synchronize the work across teams, resolve dependencies and issues, and share best practices and learnings. Verified References:
• : SAP Activate Project Management Certification Guide, page 115

C is correct because in the Prepare phase, the customer will develop a preliminary strategy for building a target Operations and Support organizational model. The Operations and Support organizational model is a structure that defines the roles, responsibilities, processes, and tools for operating and supporting the solution after go-live. The preliminary strategy helps to identify the current and future state of the model, as well as the gaps and actions that need to be addressed.

• A is correct because SAP Connectivity service is one of the tools that facilitate secure communication between SAP cloud solutions and protected on-premise networks that cannot be accessed directly from the Internet. The SAP Connectivity service allows SAP cloud applications to access remote services that run on the Internet or on-premise via a secure tunnel established by the Cloud Connector. The Cloud Connector acts as a reverse proxy that connects to the SAP Connectivity service and exposes the on-premise systems to the cloud applications. Verified References:
• : Connectivity Service
• : SAP Cloud Platform Service: Connectivity

• C is correct because task is the most granular level of the methodology that you can view in the SAP Roadmap Viewer. A task is a specific activity that needs to be performed by a role within a deliverable. A task has a description, an effort estimation, and a list of accelerators that support its execution. Verified References:
• : [SAP Roadmap Viewer]

• B is correct because discussing the benefits of SAP Data Warehouse Cloud is one of the activities that take place during the Discover phase in an SAP BW/4HANA implementation. SAP Data Warehouse Cloud is a cloud-based solution that enables you to create a data warehouse that integrates data from various sources and provides analytics capabilities. You can discuss how SAP Data Warehouse Cloud can complement your SAP BW/4HANA solution and provide additional value for your business scenarios.
• C is correct because discussing the benefits and functionality of SAP Analytics Cloud is one of the activities that take place during the Discover phase in an SAP BW/4HANA implementation. SAP Analytics Cloud is a cloud-based solution that provides business intelligence, planning, and predictive analytics capabilities. You can discuss how SAP Analytics Cloud can leverage your SAP BW/4HANA data and provide insights and visualizations for your business users. Verified References:
• : SAP Activate Methodology for Data Warehousing, page 13

• C is correct because reporting showstoppers is one of the activities that you perform during the daily stand-up meeting. A showstopper is an issue or impediment that prevents the team from completing their sprint goal or user story. The scrum master is responsible for resolving or escalating the showstoppers as soon as possible. Verified References:
• : SAP Activate Project Management Certification Guide, page 115

• B is correct because IMG (Implementation Guide) is a tool that can be used to perform configuration in SAP S/4HANA Cloud, private edition. It provides access to the configuration transactions and activities that are relevant for the project scope.
• C is correct because Self Service Configuration Uls (SSCUIs) are tools that can be used to perform configuration in SAP S/4HANA Cloud, private edition. They provide a user-friendly interface to configure the settings that are specific to the customer’s business needs. Verified References:
• : SAP Activate Project Management Certification Guide, page 131

• B is correct because String test > Integration Test > User Acceptance Test is the best outline of the sequence of testing in the Realize phase. The String test is performed first to verify the end-to-end processes across the system landscape. The Integration Test is performed next to verify the integration of the solution with other systems and interfaces. The User Acceptance Test is performed last to verify that the solution meets the customer’s business requirements and expectations. Verified References:
• : SAP Activate Project Management Certification Guide, page 120

• A is correct because the functionality of end-to-end business processes is one of the things that you would include in a Scope of Integration test. The integration test is a test that verifies that the solution works as expected across different systems and interfaces, and supports the complete business scenarios that are relevant for the customer. Verified References:
• : SAP Activate Project Management Certification Guide, page 120

Definition of Done is the information that the project team needs before they can correctly estimate the relative size of backlog user stories. Definition of Done is a set of criteria that determines when a user story is considered complete and ready for acceptance by the product owner. It helps the team to align their expectations and assumptions on each user story, and provide consistent and reliable estimates.

SAP S/4HANA is one of the products for which you can find a specific set of best practices for the public sector. The best practices for SAP S/4HANA for Public Sector provide guidance on how to implement and configure SAP S/4HANA to support the business processes and requirements of public sector organizations, such as budgeting, grants management, fund accounting, and tax and revenue management. 

• C is correct because Iterative build with frequent inspections is a key characteristic of the Agile project approach. The Agile project approach follows an iterative and incremental development process, where the solution is built and delivered in small increments called sprints. Each sprint consists of planning, designing, building, testing, and reviewing activities, where the team inspects the solution and adapts to changing requirements and feedback. Verified References:
• : What is Agile Software Development?

• A is correct because SAP delivers all knowledge required with the solution as part of the Focused Build for SAP Solution Manager functionality. Focused Build provides pre-configured standard SAP Solution Manager features and processes, as well as additional build functions, such as requirements management, change request management, test management, and release management. Focused Build also provides best practices, methodologies, and templates to support the implementation of SAP solutions.
• C is correct because SAP delivers a standard solution without any additional coding required as part of the Focused Build for SAP Solution Manager functionality. Focused Build is a ready-to-run and integrated tool that enables customers to manage requirements and software development in large, agile projects. Focused Build does not require any additional coding or customization to use its features and functions. Verified References:
• : Focused Build for SAP Solution Manager
• : All About Focused Build in SAP Solution Manager 7.2

• A is correct because improving the Scrum process is the objective of a sprint retrospective meeting. The sprint retrospective meeting is a time for the Scrum Team to reflect on how they worked together in the last sprint and identify ways to enhance their effectiveness and efficiency. Verified References:
• : What is a Sprint Retrospective? | Scrum.org

• B is correct because asking questions is one of the collaboration features that are available in the SAP Community. The SAP Community allows users to post questions on various topics and get answers from other users, experts, or moderators.
• C is correct because commenting on key deliverables is one of the collaboration features that are available in the SAP Community. The SAP Community allows users to comment on the key deliverables that are published by SAP or other users, such as blog posts, articles, videos, podcasts, or webinars. Verified References:
• : SAP Community Home

• B is correct because Implementation Design Principles (IDPs) are documents that provide guidance on how to configure and extend SAP Data Warehouse Cloud to meet customer-specific requirements1.
• D is correct because leading practice process diagrams are graphical representations of the business processes that are supported by SAP Data Warehouse Cloud and can be used as a reference for the fit-to-standard analysis2. Verified References:
• 1: SAP Data Warehouse Cloud Implementation Design Principles
• 2: SAP Data Warehouse Cloud Best Practices