What design object describes the data the application needs to use and how that data is related?

• A. Record Type
• B. Screen
• C. Group
• D. Theme

Answer: (A)

In Appian, the design object that describes the data the application needs to use and how that data is related is the Record Type. A Record Type defines the data model for records, pulling together fields from your data sources and establishing how those pieces of data relate to each other through related data and relationships. This object sets the foundation for how data is queried, displayed, and navigated within the app, including lists, views, and actions tied to that data.

Screens are about how data is presented on a page, groups are UI layout containers, and themes control visual styling, so they describe presentation rather than the underlying data structure and relationships.