UiPath-ADPv1 Attended Automation Practice Question
An attended automation is deployed to a user's machine. The user needs to be able to start the process from the UiPath Assistant while working in another application. The developer wants to ensure that the process can be triggered without the user having to switch to the Assistant window. Which feature should be configured?
⚠ Common exam trap
The trap here is assuming that the Robot Tray or Assistant icon provides a global trigger, when in fact it only offers a clickable interface that requires switching context.
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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Global keyboard shortcut
Configuring a global keyboard shortcut in UiPath Assistant enables the user to start the attended automation from anywhere in the operating system, including while focused on another application. This meets the requirement without disrupting the user's workflow. Other options like auto-start, Picture-in-Picture, or the Robot Tray do not provide on-demand triggering from any application context.
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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UiPath Robot Tray
Why it's wrong here
The UiPath Robot Tray (now Assistant) provides a system tray icon for quick access, but clicking it still requires the user to interact with the Assistant window to start a process. It does not offer a global shortcut to trigger from within another application. It is a convenience, but not a direct trigger from any context.
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Picture-in-Picture mode
Why it's wrong here
Picture-in-Picture mode runs the automation in a separate session, allowing the user to continue working. However, it does not provide a mechanism to start the process from another application. The user still needs to initiate it from the Assistant or another trigger. It is about isolation, not triggering.
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Global keyboard shortcut
Why this is correct
UiPath Assistant allows assigning a global keyboard shortcut to a published process. This shortcut works system-wide, enabling the user to trigger the automation from any application without switching focus to the Assistant. It directly addresses the requirement of starting the process while working in another application, enhancing attended automation efficiency.
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Auto-start on login
Why it's wrong here
Auto-start on login configures the process to launch automatically when the user logs in. It does not provide a way to trigger the process on demand while working in another application. It is useful for background tasks, but not for manual, context-sensitive initiation.
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Last reviewed September 2026 · checked against the official UiPath exam blueprint
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