You are configuring a SharePoint environment to support workflows.
Workflows must meet the following requirements:
Display a visual representation of the workflow.
Display the workflow history.
Provide access to external lists.
You need to implement the necessary shared services.
Which shared services should you implement? (Each correct answer presents part of the
solution. Choose two.)
A.
Business Data Connectivity Services
B.
Workflow Services
C.
Access Services
D.
Word Automation Services
E.
Visio Graphics Services
Explanation:
B: SharePoint Server 2013 can use a new workflow service built on the
Windows Workflow Foundation components of the .NET Framework 4.5. This new service is
called Workflow Manager and it is designed to play a central role in the enterprise.
Processes are central to any organization and workflow is the orchestrator of processes.
E: SharePoint Designer 2013 includes new functionality designed specifically for Workflow
Manager. In SharePoint Designer 2013 this new platform is known as the SharePoint 2013
Workflow platform. These new features include:
A visual workflow development experience that uses a Visio 2013 add-in
1. There is no “Workflow services” in SharePoint. There are “Microsoft SharePoint Foundation Workflow Timer Service” and “Workflow Manager”, but it is not a SharePoint service, it is separated product.
2. “Microsoft SharePoint Foundation Workflow Timer Service” is run on all SharePoint services by default, it is not needed to be additionally provisioned.
3. It is specified in question that workflow must “Provide access to external lists”
Correct answers are A and E
Display a visual representation of the workflow. -> Workflow Service
Display the workflow history. -> Workflow Service
Provide access to external lists._> BDC
Answer A and B
Display a visual representation of the workflow.-> A
Display the workflow history. – Implemented out of the box.
Provide access to external lists.-> E
So it looks like we agree A is part of the answer… The rest is up for debate…