Question 1

A manufacturing company aims to reduce its supply chain costs by 20% in the next two years. As part of the MuleSoft architecture team, you need to organize the company’s drivers, vision, and strategic goals into a logical network of influences. Which of the following approaches aligns most effectively with the company’s cost reduction goal?

Options :

A : Integrating a new ERP system to streamline internal operations and improve production scheduling

B : Upgrading the customer service portal to enhance user experience and engagement

C : Focusing on marketing initiatives to increase brand awareness and sales

D : Expanding the number of manufacturing facilities to increase production capacity

Answer: A

Question 2

An enterprise architect is reviewing a proposed solution architecture that includes several APIs. The architect is looking to ensure that the design principles support the company’s goal of creating reusable and easily modifiable components. What characteristic should the architect look for to determine if the solution adheres to the principles of composability?

Options :

A : APIs with a broad scope that can handle various business processes to reduce the total number of APIs

B : APIs that have a granular, focused responsibility and leverage common shared services for cross-cutting concerns

C : APIs that use a proprietary protocol to enhance security and control over the enterprise data

D : APIs with hard-coded business logic that is specific to the current organizational structure and processes

Answer: B

Question 3

In the development of a new banking application, the architects want to ensure that the core banking services, like transaction processing, are highly available and loosely coupled from consumer-facing services. They are considering various generic patterns for the interaction between services. Which pattern best supports their architectural objectives?

Options :

A : Big Ball of Mud: To ensure that all components are developed in a uniform manner, reducing the learning curve

B : Microkernel: Where a core system handles transactions, and plug-ins are used for consumer services

C : Layered: To isolate core banking services in one layer and consumer services in another for loose coupling

D : Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA): To create discrete services that can be independently scaled and maintained

Answer: D

Question 4

After a six-month MuleSoft Catalyst engagement, a financial services company is assessing the impact on its API strategy. Which criterion would be the most indicative of a successful Catalyst engagement in this context?

Options :

A : The increase in the number of API consumers since the engagement

B : The amount of time saved on back-end development due to reusable API assets

C : The number of new APIs that have been designed but not yet implemented

D : The quantity of internal training sessions held on API-led connectivity post-engagement

Answer: B

Question 5

In a strategic planning meeting, the lead consultant suggests using the MuleSoft Catalyst framework to ensure that all aspects of the organization’s transformation are addressed systematically. Which component of the Catalyst framework should they focus on to gain insights into best practices for designing and building APIs as part of their digital strategy?

Options :

A : The Catalyst Network Assessment tool that evaluates the organization-s current network infrastructure

B : The Catalyst Design System that offers a unified set of design principles and patterns

C : The Catalyst API Strategy Blueprint that outlines best practices for API design and development

D : A Catalyst-endorsed hardware and software package for improved API runtime performance

Answer: C

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