OMG-OCUP2-FOUND100 Exam Dumps : OMG Certified UML Professional 2 (OCUP 2) - Foundation Level

In UML, a behavioral feature is a feature of a classifier that specifies an aspect of the behavior of its instances. A behavioral feature is implemented (realized) by a method. Operations are a kind of behavioral feature; they are the specifications of transformations or queries that can be requested from an object of the classifier.

Here's why the other options are not correct:

A) "Method" is not a behavioral feature; it is a realization of one. B) "Function" is more of a programming concept than a UML term and would likely be modeled as an operation if it's part of a classifier. D) "Constraint" is not a behavioral feature but a restriction on some aspect of a classifier or a stereotype. E) "Method Invocation" is not a feature; it's an action that invokes a method. F) "Classifier behavior" is a broader concept that defines the behavior characteristic of classifiers as a whole, not a behavioral feature in itself.

Therefore, the correct answer is:

C. Operation

State machines are ideal for modeling systems or objects that exhibit distinct states and transitions between them based on events or conditions. Let's analyze why option D is the best fit and why others are less suitable:

• D - Transitions in a Physical System:The transitions between different states of matter (ice, water, steam) are governed by well-defined conditions (changes in temperature and pressure). State machines can effectively represent these states and the rules governing the changes between them.
• Other Options:

References:

• UML Specification (Superstructure) Version 2.5.1: The section on state machines is a primary reference for their capabilities (https://www.omg.org/spec/UML/2.5.1).
• Modeling Guides: Various resources on UML modeling techniques often provide insights into when different diagram types are most appropriate.

In UML, a Class is a template that defines the structure and behavior of objects, whereas a DataType is a type of classifier which specifies a domain of values without identity. Operations (such as money transfers and withdrawals) are behaviors that change the state of an object and, therefore, are defined in Classes rather than DataTypes. This suggests that accounts, which require operations to transfer and withdraw money, should be modeled as Classes.

References:

• UML 2.x Superstructure Specification: Provides definitions for Classes and DataTypes, and details the circumstances under which each should be used. It specifically states that Classes can have operations while DataTypes cannot.
• UML 2.x Infrastructure Specification: This foundational document provides an in-depth explanation of UML modeling constructs, supporting the use of Classes when operations are needed to manage an object's state.