What are use cases for a Parallel Gateway? Note: There are 2 correct answers to this question.

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Options

• AAssign decisions to all responsible parties.
• BEnsure that all tasks are completed before proceeding with the next.
• CEnsure that at least one task is completed before proceeding with the next.
• DAssign different tasks at the same time.

• A
  11% (5)
• B
  85% (40)
• C
  4% (2)

Explanation

A Parallel Gateway (the "+" diamond in BPMN) splits flow into multiple simultaneous paths and later synchronizes them - making B and D correct. D is correct because the gateway's primary split function assigns different tasks to run concurrently at the same time. B is correct because the synchronizing (join) side of the gateway waits for all incoming branches to complete before the process continues.

A is wrong - assigning decisions to responsible parties describes a lane/pool concept or a user task, not a gateway. C is wrong - waiting for "at least one" completion describes an Inclusive Gateway (or Event-Based Gateway), not a Parallel one, which requires all paths to finish.

Memory tip: Think of the "+" symbol as addition - everything adds up. A Parallel Gateway adds tasks together (runs them all at once) and then adds them back (waits for all to finish) before moving on.

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