C_CPI Integration Suite Development Practice Question
An integration developer needs to retrieve a value from a message header and use it to set a property in a subsequent step of an integration flow. Which step should be used to extract the header value?
⚠ Common exam trap
The trap here is overcomplicating the solution by considering scripting or mapping steps, when the Content Modifier is the straightforward, purpose-built step for header-to-property operations.
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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Content Modifier
The Content Modifier step is specifically designed to read message headers and set exchange properties. By configuring it to take a header value and assign it to a property, the developer can then reference that property in later steps. This is the standard, no-code approach for such extraction and is more efficient than scripting or mapping.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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Message Mapping
Why it's wrong here
Message Mapping transforms the message body from one structure to another. It operates on the payload, not on headers or properties. It cannot directly read a header and set a property. Using a mapping step would be inappropriate for this scenario, as it would not access the header information.
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Groovy Script
Why it's wrong here
A Groovy script can read headers and set properties using the message API, but it requires writing code. While technically possible, it is more complex than necessary for a simple header-to-property mapping. The Content Modifier is the designed step for this purpose and avoids custom scripting overhead.
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Router
Why it's wrong here
The Router step evaluates conditions to route messages to different branches. It does not extract or modify header values or properties. While it can use properties in routing conditions, it cannot set them. Therefore, it cannot fulfill the requirement of reading a header and storing it as a property.
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Content Modifier
Why this is correct
The Content Modifier step allows reading message headers and using them to set exchange properties. It provides a simple configuration interface to map a header to a property, which can then be referenced later in the flow. This directly fulfills the requirement of extracting a header value and storing it as a property.
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