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

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 the scrum board is a tool that helps to visualize the team progress and status of the user stories in each sprint. It shows the movement of the user stories from the product backlog to the done column, indicating the completion of the sprint goal. Verified References:
• : SAP Activate Project Management Certification Guide, page 113

C is correct because expediting all deployment options for SAP products is the primary purpose of the SAP Activate methodology. The SAP Activate methodology is a framework that provides guidance and best practices for implementing SAP solutions in different scenarios, such as cloud, on-premise, or hybrid. The SAP Activate methodology aims to accelerate and simplify the deployment process by combining ready-to-run business processes, proven implementation practices, and guided configuration tools.

• 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 user story mapping is a technique that helps a Scrum team to prioritize a large, flat backlog. User story mapping is a process of creating a visual representation of the user stories, grouped by themes, epics, and features, and ordered by value and dependency. It helps the team to understand the big picture and focus on the most important user stories for each sprint. Verified References:
• : User Story Mapping

• D is correct because SAP Readiness Check is the tool that provides sizing estimations for the “System Conversion” transition path. SAP Readiness Check is a tool that analyzes the readiness of a source system for conversion to SAP S/4HANA. It provides information on various areas, such as simplification items, custom code, data volume, and sizing. Verified References:
• : [SAP Readiness Check 2.0 for SAP S/4HANA]

• D is correct because Fit-to-standard is the workshop where you validate SAP standard functionality and collect delta requirements. Fit-to-standard is a process where the customer validates the fit of their business processes to the standard SAP solution and identifies any gaps or extensions that need to be addressed. Fit-to-standard is performed using a series of workshops where the customer reviews the best practice processes and scenarios provided by SAP and compares them with their own requirements. Verified References:
• : [SAP Activate Methodology for SAP S/4HANA Cloud], page 18
• : [SAP Activate – Explore Phase: Use Fit-to-Standard to Confirm Business Process Fit and Identify Gaps in Your SAP S/4HANA Cloud Implementation]

• A is correct because software upgrades performed by SAP are one of the characteristics that are unique to SAP S/4HANA Cloud, public edition. SAP takes care of the upgrade process and ensures that the system is always up to date with the latest features and innovations.
• D is correct because optional 3-system landscape is one of the characteristics that are unique to SAP S/4HANA Cloud, public edition. Customers can choose to have a 3-system landscape (development, quality, and production) or a 2-system landscape (quality and production) depending on their needs and preferences.
• E is correct because mandatory upgrades are one of the characteristics that are unique to SAP S/4HANA Cloud, public edition. Customers have to accept the upgrades that are delivered by SAP on a quarterly basis and cannot opt out or postpone them.

• 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

• A is correct because the product owner is responsible for prioritizing the product backlog based on the business value and urgency of each user story3. Verified References:
• 3: SAP Activate Project Management Certification Guide, page 112

• B is correct because Scope Items are one of the levels in the structure of an SAP Best Practices for SAP S/4HANA Solution Package. A Scope Item is a unit of business functionality that covers one or more business processes. A Scope Item has a description, a list of configuration steps, and a set of test cases.
• C is correct because Building Blocks are one of the levels in the structure of an SAP Best Practices for SAP S/4HANA Solution Package. A Building Block is a reusable component that contains configuration data, master data, or transactional data for a specific business area. A Building Block can be assigned to one or more Scope Items. Verified References:
• : [SAP Best Practices Explorer]

• A is correct because a cloud mindset means embracing the cloud capabilities and avoiding unnecessary customizations that could impact the performance, scalability, and maintainability of the solution. Therefore, using supported extensibility technologies is important to ensure compatibility and compliance with the cloud environment.
• D is correct because a cloud mindset also means ensuring transparency on deviations from the standard SAP functionality and documenting the rationale and impact of any customizations or extensions that are required to meet the customer needs. Verified References:
• : SAP Activate Project Management Certification Guide, page 129
• : SAP Activate Methodology for SAP S/4HANA Cloud, page 16

• C is correct because SAP Roadmap Viewer is one of the tools that are considered enablers for digital transformation. The SAP Roadmap Viewer is a tool that provides access to various roadmaps for SAP products and solutions, such as SAP S/4HANA, SAP SuccessFactors, or SAP Ariba. The roadmaps describe the phases, deliverables, tasks, and accelerators that are required for implementing or upgrading an SAP solution. The roadmaps help customers to plan and execute their digital transformation projects with confidence and clarity.
• D is correct because SAP Best Practices Explorer is one of the tools that are considered enablers for digital transformation. The SAP Best Practices Explorer is a tool that provides access to various best practices packages for SAP products and solutions, such as SAP S/4HANA Cloud, SAP Business Technology Platform, or SAP Analytics Cloud. The best practices packages contain preconfigured content and processes that enable customers to quickly and easily adopt SAP innovations and best practices.
• E is correct because SAP Activate Community is one of the tools that are considered enablers for digital transformation. The SAP Activate Community is an online platform that connects customers, partners, experts, and enthusiasts who are interested in learning more about the SAP Activate methodology and its related topics. The community provides various resources, such as blogs, webinars, podcasts, Q&A sessions, feedback forums, etc., that help customers to get support and guidance for their digital transformation projects. Verified References:
• : [SAP Roadmap Viewer]
• : [SAP Best Practices Explorer]
• : [SAP Activate Community]

• B is correct because Fit-to-standard is part of the Explore phase in the “New Implementation of SAP S/4HANA Cloud, public edition” transition path. Fit-to-standard is a process where the customer validates the fit of their business processes to the standard SAP S/4HANA Cloud solution and identifies any gaps or extensions that need to be addressed. Fit-to-standard is performed using a series of workshops where the customer reviews the best practice processes and scenarios provided by SAP and compares them with their own requirements. Verified References:
• : SAP Activate Methodology for SAP S/4HANA Cloud, page 18
• : SAP Activate – Explore Phase: Use Fit-to-Standard to Confirm Business Process Fit and Identify Gaps in Your SAP S/4HANA Cloud Implementation

• Shell Conversion is preferred when a customer wants to keep most of their original processes and migrate to SAP S/4HANA Cloud, private edition. It involves creating a shell system that contains the configuration and master data of the source system, and then migrating the transactional data to the target system. Verified References:
• : SAP Activate Project Management Certification Guide, page 128

• A is correct because technical dependencies are one of the criteria that the product owner uses to sequence the backlog. Technical dependencies are the relationships between user stories that affect their order of implementation. For example, some user stories may require other user stories to be completed first, or some user stories may have a common prerequisite or constraint.
• C is correct because business priority are one of the criteria that the product owner uses to sequence the backlog. Business priority is the measure of how important and valuable a user story is for the customer and the stakeholders. The product owner decides which user stories are more urgent and beneficial, and places them higher in the backlog. Verified References:
• : Product Backlog

According to the SAP Activate methodology for SAP S/4HANA Cloud, the Explore phase is where you collect the main attributes of the product as per the Agile definition. The main attributes of the product are the features, requirements, and user stories that describe what the product should do and how it should deliver value to the customers and stakeholders. The Explore phase involves a fit-to-standard process, where you validate the fit of your business processes to the standard SAP solution and identify any gaps or extensions that need to be addressed. You also prioritize and refine your product backlog, which is a list of user stories that represent the work needed to achieve the product vision1.

• 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

• 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 Discover > Prepare > Explore > Realize > Deploy > Run is the correct order of the SAP Activate methodology phases. The Discover phase is optional and can be used to evaluate the SAP solution before starting the project. The other phases follow a sequential order that guides the project team from preparation to deployment and operation. Verified References:
• : SAP Activate Methodology for SAP S/4HANA Cloud, page 10

• D is correct because SAP Cloud Appliance Library is the platform from which you can deploy a trial system within a short timeframe. SAP Cloud Appliance Library is a service that allows you to access and provision preconfigured SAP solutions in the cloud, such as SAP S/4HANA, SAP HANA, or SAP Business Suite. You can choose from various cloud providers, such as Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud Platform, and deploy a trial system in minutes. Verified References:
• : SAP Cloud Appliance Library