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🧰 Robotic Process Automation (RPA)
1. What is RPA? Robotic Process Automation is the use of software bots to automate repetitive, rule-based tasks in business processes.
2. Name some popular RPA tools.
UiPath, Blue Prism, Automation Anywhere, and Power Automate.
3. What is the difference between RPA and traditional automation?
RPA works on the user interface level and can mimic human actions, while traditional automation requires backend integration.
4. What are attended and unattended bots?
Attended bots need human initiation; unattended bots work independently without human intervention.
5. What is a bot in RPA?
A bot is a software program that performs automated tasks.
6. What is OCR in RPA?
Optical Character Recognition is used to extract text from images or scanned documents.
7. What is the use of selectors in RPA tools like UiPath?
Selectors help bots identify UI elements to interact with.
8. What are some common RPA use cases?
Invoice processing, employee onboarding, data entry, report generation, and email automation.
9. What is the difference between front-office and back-office automation?
Front-office automation assists in user-facing tasks, while back-office automation deals with internal processes.
10. How is error handling done in RPA?
Using try-catch blocks, exception handling activities, and logging.
11. Can RPA work with legacy systems?
Yes, RPA can interact with any system via the UI, regardless of technology or age.
12. What are the benefits of RPA?
Cost reduction, accuracy, scalability, and efficiency.
13. Is RPA a long-term solution?
RPA is often a bridge solution; combining it with AI can make it sustainable.
14. What is Process Mining in RPA?
Analyzing business processes to identify automation opportunities.
15. What are the main stages in the RPA lifecycle?
Identify, analyze, design, build, test, deploy, and maintain.
16. What is the role of an orchestrator in RPA?
It manages bot execution, schedules tasks, and monitors bot activity. 17. How do you secure RPA bots? Use credential vaults, access control, audit logs, and encrypted communications.
18. What are variables and arguments in RPA tools?
Variables store temporary data, while arguments pass data between workflows.
19. How does RPA impact jobs?
It shifts the workforce from repetitive tasks to higher-value roles.
20. How can AI enhance RPA?
AI allows bots to handle unstructured data, make decisions, and improve over time.