UiPath RPA - Beginner's Tutorial and
Notes
1. Introduction to UiPath and RPA
UiPath is a leading Robotic Process Automation (RPA) tool that helps automate repetitive,
rule-based tasks. It enables businesses to mimic human interactions with digital systems
using software robots or 'bots'.
2. Basic UiPath Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
Q: What is UiPath primarily used for?
A: C) Robotic Process Automation
Q: What is the file extension of a UiPath workflow file?
A: A) .xaml
Q: Which panel in UiPath is used to manage variables?
A: C) Variables panel
Q: What is the default data type for variables in UiPath?
A: B) String
Q: Which activity is used to read a value from Excel?
A: C) Read Range
Q: Which activity is used to make decisions in UiPath?
A: B) If
Q: Which recording type is best for automating desktop applications?
A: B) Desktop
Q: What does the “Assign” activity do?
A: C) It assigns a value to a variable
Q: What is an argument in UiPath?
A: A) A type of variable used to pass data between workflows
Q: Which activity is used to send emails in UiPath?
A: B) Send Outlook Mail Message
Q: What is the Output panel used for?
A: B) Show errors and logs
Q: Which type of workflow is used for flowcharts in UiPath?
A: C) Flowchart
Q: What is the main purpose of using “Try Catch” in UiPath?
A: C) Exception handling
Q: Which activity is used to pause the workflow for a specific time?
A: A) Delay
Q: How can you stop a running process manually?
A: B) Stop button in UiPath Assistant or Studio
Q: What is the first step in automating a process in UiPath?
A: C) Create a new project
Q: Which activity is used to click a button on a webpage?
A: B) Click
Q: Which panel displays all available activities in UiPath?
A: C) Activities
Q: Which data type is used to store multiple values of the same type?
A: C) Array
Q: What is the use of “Message Box” in UiPath?
A: C) To display messages to the user
Q: Which activity writes text to a log in the Output panel?
A: D) Both A & B
Q: What does UiPath Orchestrator do?
A: C) Manage and schedule bots
Q: Which component of UiPath is used to design automation workflows?
A: C) Studio
Q: Can you create custom activities in UiPath?
A: C) Yes, using .NET
Q: Which UiPath activity is used to type into a field?
A: C) Type Into
Q: What does “Publish” do in UiPath Studio?
A: B) Send workflow to Orchestrator or local
Q: What is the difference between Arguments and Variables?
A: B) Arguments pass data between workflows; variables are local
Q: What does OCR stand for?
A: C) Optical Character Recognition
Q: Which UiPath product runs processes deployed from Orchestrator?
A: C) Robot
Q: Which type of loop is used to iterate through a list?
A: C) For Each
Q: What is the full form of RPA?
A: B) Robotic Process Automation
Q: Which activity is used to handle pop-ups?
A: A) Element Exists
Q: What is a selector in UiPath?
A: C) An XML-based tag to identify UI elements
Q: Which data type is used for true/false values?
A: B) Boolean
Q: What is the use of “Break” activity?
A: C) Exits a loop early
3. Case Study-Based Questions and Explanations
1. Q: What is UiPath used for?
UiPath is used to automate repetitive and manual tasks such as data entry, form filling,
report generation, and email operations. It improves efficiency and accuracy while reducing
human errors.
2. Q: Name any two main components of UiPath and explain their use.
Studio: Used to design automation workflows using a drag-and-drop interface.
Robot: Executes the workflows built in Studio.
3. Q: What is a variable in UiPath? Give one simple example.
A variable is used to store data temporarily during execution.
Example: userName = "John Doe"
4. Q: What is the purpose of the “Assign” activity?
Assign activity is used to assign a value to a variable.
Example: totalAmount = price * quantity
5. Q: What is the difference between “Type Into” and “Click” activities?
Type Into is used to type text into input fields.
Click is used to simulate mouse clicks on buttons, links, etc.
Example: In a login form, Type Into is used to enter a username, and Click is used to press
the Login button.
4. Additional Learning Resources
For further learning and certification, explore these official UiPath resources:
• UiPath Academy (Free Courses): https://academy.uipath.com/
• UiPath Documentation: https://docs.uipath.com/
• UiPath Forum (Community Support): https://forum.uipath.com/
