Free Guidewire ClaimCenter-Business-Analysts Practice Exam with Questions & Answers

In a Guidewire implementation, User Interface (UI) mock-ups serve as critical visual aids to bridge the gap between written business requirements and the final technical solution.

Best Practice 1 (Option B):While sophisticated prototyping tools (like Balsamiq or Axure) are valuable, they are not always strictly necessary for every change. A "low-fidelity" mock-up is often sufficient and highly effective for minor adjustments. If a BA lacks access to specialized software, the recommended best practice is to take a screenshot of the existing ClaimCenter screen and overlay it with text boxes, arrows, or simple graphics (using tools like Paint or PowerPoint) to clearly indicate where fields should be added, moved, or removed. The goal is clarity of intent, not artistic perfection.

Best Practice 2 (Option D):Traceability is fundamental to the Agile and hybrid methodologies used in Guidewire projects. Every artifact, including mock-ups, must be traceable back to the specificUser StoryorRequirement Numberit supports. By explicitly documenting the requirement number on or with the mock-up, the BA ensures that developers understand exactly which functionality is being visualized and that QA testers can validate the final screen against the correct scope.

Why other options are incorrect:

Option A:A live demo shows thecurrentstate. It cannot effectively demonstratefuturechanges (fields that don't exist yet) without a visual mock-up to accompany the explanation.

Option C:Stating that tools "should not be used" is incorrect; tools are generally encouraged when available to create high-fidelity prototypes.

In the Guidewire implementation methodology, User Stories are categorized into Themes that align with the high-level business processes of the claim lifecycle.

Intake (Option A):TheIntaketheme covers theFirst Notice of Loss (FNOL)process and the "New Claim Wizard." The requirement specified is to capture data regarding the "Reporter" (the person reporting the loss) and their contact preferences. In ClaimCenter, Reporter information is collected at the very beginning of the New Claim Wizard (Step 1: Search/Create Policy and Reporter). Because this data entry occurs during the initial setup of the claim, the User Story governing these UI changes belongs to theIntaketheme.

Context:Improving "expediency of claims processing" often relies on accurate data capture at the Intake stage so that downstream assignment and communication can be handled correctly from the start.

Why other options are incorrect:

Adjudicate (B):This theme covers the investigation, evaluation, and negotiation phases that occurafterthe claim is created.

Settle/Close (D):This theme covers the payment issuance and final closure of the file.

Special Services (C):This typically refers to Vendor Management or specialized sub-processes, not the core FNOL reporter data.

Guidewire ClaimCenter is designed to handle First Notice of Loss (FNOL) scenarios where the policy system is unavailable or the specific policy cannot be immediately located. The correct standard procedure is to create an Unverified Policy claim.

Unverified Policy Workflow:The New Claim Wizard allows the user to select "Unverified Policy" if a search returns no results. This allows the CSR to proceed with capturing critical accident details (Loss Details, Vehicles, Injuries) and providing service to the customer immediately.

Reconciliation:Later, once the correct policy number is found or the policy system comes back online, the claim can be updated. The "Unverified Policy" feature specifically supports the "Select Policy" step of the wizard to ensure claims are not blocked by administrative data issues.

Customer Experience:Option A (asking the customer to call back) is poor service and contrary to ClaimCenter's design philosophy. Option D is incorrect because a verified policy isnota hard blocking requirement for creating a draft claim in this specific workflow.

In Guidewire ClaimCenter, Validation Rules are used to enforce data integrity and business requirements at specific stages of the claim lifecycle. These stages are defined by Validation Levels.

New Loss Completion (Option B):This validation level is specifically designed as the "gatekeeper" for the New Claim Wizard (FNOL). Rules triggered at this level run when the user attempts to click "Finish" to submit the new claim. If a rule fails (e.g., "If Policy Type = Pay-as-you-drive AND Monitoring Device is Null"), the system prevents the claim from being created and highlights the missing field. This directly meets the requirement to enforce data capture "when a personal auto claim is created."

Why other options are incorrect:

Ability to Pay (A):This level runs when a user tries to issue a check. Using this would allow the claim to be createdwithoutthe device info, only blocking the user later when they try to pay, which is too late for the requirement.

Custom Level (C):Creating custom levels is possible but discouraged when a standard level fits the purpose, aligning with the "use base product functionality" principle.

Load and Save (D):This level runs every time the claim is saved (even as a draft). Enforcing mandatory fields here can frustrate users who need to save their work partially complete.

When documenting Assignment Rules (or any business logic) in a User Story Card or a separate Business Rules spreadsheet, the Business Analyst must capture specific metadata that allows developers to implement the logic correctly in Gosu (Guidewire's programming language).

Option D (Entity, Line of Business, Rule Conditions, Rule Actions):This is the core logical definition of the rule.

Entity:Defines what object is being assigned (e.g., Claim, Exposure, Activity).

Line of Business:Specifies the scope (e.g., Personal Auto).

Rule Conditions:Captures the "IF" logic (e.g., "IF Loss Cause = Fatality AND LOB = Personal Auto").

Rule Actions:Captures the "THEN" logic (e.g., "THEN Assign to Group: High Complexity Auto").

This structure mimics the actual implementation pattern in Guidewire Studio (Rule Sets).

Option E (Comments, Wave or Release, Requirement Number):These are standard project management and traceability columns required foranyrequirements artifact.

Requirement Number:Links the specific rule row back to the high-level business requirement.

Wave or Release:Indicates when this specific rule needs to be deployed.

Comments:Provides context or clarification for the developer.

Why other options are incorrect:

Option A:These columns ("Name of DV or LV", "Field or Filter") are specific toUI Validation(the tab currently shown in the image). They describe screen widgets and validation errors, not backend assignment logic.

Option B:While "Global Assignment Rule" and "Default Group Assignment Rule" are valid Guidewire concepts, listing them ascolumnsis not the standard way to document a list of requirements. Usually, the ruletypewould be a single column, but "Exit Type" is a technical implementation detail (part of the rule set execution) rather than a business requirement column.

Option C:"Error or Warning?" is specific to Validation Rules (stopping a user from proceeding), not Assignment Rules (routing a work item).

Next Step:Would you like me to generate a sample "Assignment Rule" table structure that shows exactly how this Fatality claim rule would be entered into the columns described in Option D?

To view the detailed System Permissions (such as usercreate, claimview, etc.) associated with a specific user role (like "Manager" or "Community Admin"), a Business Analyst has two primary methods: one within the application UI and one via generated documentation.

Administration Menu > Users & Security > Roles (Option E):This is the direct User Interface method. By navigating to theRolespage in the Administration tab, the BA can select a specific role (e.g., "Manager"). The detailed view of that role lists every system permission currently granted to it. This allows the BA to verify if the "usercreate" permission is present.

Security Dictionary (Option B):For a comprehensive, searchable, and offline reference, the BA can access theSecurity Dictionary. This is a set of HTML files generated from the application's configuration (found in the build directory). It provides a complete matrix of all Roles, the Permissions assigned to them, and the Access Profiles configured in the system.

Why other options are incorrect:

Data Dictionary (A):This documents theData Model(Entities and Typelists), not the security configuration.

Users (C):While this screen lists users and their assigned roles, it does not display thedefinitions(the specific list of permissions) of those roles.

Authority Limits (D):This screen managesFinanciallimits (dollar amounts for reserves/payments), not system access permissions.

The Check Wizard in Guidewire ClaimCenter enforces strict financial integrity rules. To successfully create a check, the user must define the source of funds and the recipient.

Payment tied to a Reserve Line (Option A):Every payment must be allocated to a specificReserve Line(combination of Exposure, Cost Type, and Cost Category). This ensures that the payment consumes the correct financial reserves and maps to the correct coverage on the policy. You cannot create a "floating" payment; it must be tied to a reserve line.

Payee (Option C):A check is a legal instrument that must be payable to a specific entity. Selecting aPayee(from the claim contacts) is a mandatory step in the wizard.

Why other options are incorrect:

B (Activity):While paymentscanbe linked to activities (e.g., Service Requests), it is optional. Most indemnity payments are made directly without an underlying activity.

D (Date of claim):The Loss Date is a property of the claim, but it is not a component selected or createdduringthe check wizard process. The relevant dates in the wizard are the "Service Period" or "Scheduled Send Date."

A complete Business Rule (specifically one designed to generate an Activity) consists of a Context (Trigger/Entity), a Condition (Logic), and an Action (Execution).

Missing Element: Actions (Option A):The scenario describes thetrigger("when they are entered"), theintent/condition("resulting from the storm"), and theparametersof the resulting activity (Target: 3 days, Escalation: 5 days). However, it fails to specify theActiondetails required to execute the rule: specifically,whothe activity should be assigned to (The Assignee) and the specific instruction tocreatethe activity instance. Without defining the Action (e.g., "Create Activity 'Review Catastrophe' and Assign to Claim Owner"), the rule cannot function.

Why other options are present:

TriggerEntity (B):Implied as the Claim (since the text says "whenthey[claims] are entered").

RuleCondition (C):While "resulting from the storm" is vague, it represents the business condition. TheAction(assignment) is the most glaring omission preventing the workflow from reaching a user.

AppliesTo (D):This generally refers to the root entity (Claim), which is identified.

250 to 350 words From Exact Extract of Guidewire ClaimCenter Business Analyst documentation:

To satisfy the requirements for the new "Rideshare" coverage product, the Business Analyst must map the described risks to the correct Exposure Types in the ClaimCenter data model.

Risk: Injury to a first-party driver:In insurance terminology, "First Party" refers to the insured (the driver). Coverage for injuries sustained by the driver themselves is typically handled byMedical Payments(MedPay) or Personal Injury Protection (PIP). Among the choices provided,Rideshare Medical Payments (Option C)is the correct exposure type to cover medical costs for the driver regardless of fault. (Option E, Liability Bodily Injury, would cover injuries toothersthat the driver hit).

Risk: Damaged personal property of third-party passengers:This refers to liability for damage to property belonging to others. While typically "Property Damage Liability," the specific option provided that fits this description isRideshare Personal Property Protection (Option B). This exposure would be configured to capture details about the damaged items (e.g., luggage, electronics) belonging to the passengers.

Why other options are incorrect:

Option E (Liability Bodily Injury):This is for Third Party injuries (e.g., pedestrians or people in other cars), not the First Party driver.

Option D (Under Insured Motorist):This applies when the Rideshare driver is hit by someone else who doesn't have enough insurance. The prompt focuses on the risksofthe driver working, not the financial failure of others.

In Guidewire ClaimCenter, an Incident is the data object used to capture the specific facts about "what" was damaged or affected during the loss event. It serves as the foundation for creating Exposures (the financial liabilities).

Vehicle Incident (Option C):The scenario states that the insured's car has been "severely damaged" on the passenger side. To record these facts—including the point of impact, the severity, and the vehicle description—the Adjuster must create aVehicle Incident. This incident will eventually support the collision coverage exposure.

Property Incident (Option B):The accident involved the car hitting a "windmill tower," resulting in "broken parts" to the base. In ClaimCenter, damage to third-party non-vehicular objects (like fences, poles, buildings, or towers) is captured using aFixed Property Incident(often referred to generically as a Property Incident). This incident records the damage description and ownership of the windmill, which is necessary to handle the Property Damage Liability claim.

Why other options are incorrect:

Option E (Injury):The scenario explicitly states the driver is "not physically injured." Therefore, an Injury Incident is not required.

Option A ("Another structure"):The standard object for third-party fixed property damage is the Property Incident/Fixed Property Incident, not "Another structure."

Option D (Loss of Use):While possible later, the primary immediate damage is physical. Loss of Use is usually a secondary exposure type, not the primary incident definition for the tower itself.