What are the key components of application planning?

• A. Custom data types, records, forms, scheduling process models
• B. Personas, records-based data design, process models, reports
• C. Personas, project budget, custom data types, records, reports
• D. Databases, web APIs, users, forms, process models, reports

Answer: (B)

In planning an Appian application, you start by defining who will use the app and what they need to accomplish (personas), how data will be stored and accessed (records-based data design), how the work will flow (process models), and what information users will need to see (reports). People, data structure, process flows, and reporting requirements form a cohesive plan that guides design and development.

Personas ensure you tailor the UI, security, and interactions to real users. Records-based data design aligns with Appian’s approach to modeling data around reusable records and data sources, making integration and data governance clearer. Process models map out the sequence of activities, decisions, and approvals, giving a blueprint for automation. Reports clarify what metrics and views are needed, shaping what data must be captured and how it will be consumed by users.

The other options mix in implementation details or non-planning elements (like forms, APIs, databases, budgets, or scheduling specifics), which are typically addressed during design and build rather than the planning phase.