What are parent/child relationships in the context of Blue Prism?

In Blue Prism, parent/child relationships refer specifically to items that are in the same Work Queue and have a defined hierarchical connection between them. This means that one item (the parent) can have one or more associated items (the children). This structure allows for better organization and management of data, enabling processes to handle dependencies where a child item may need to be processed in relation to its parent.

For example, in a scenario where a primary task needs several subtasks (children) completed before it can be fully processed, this relationship is essential. This design enhances the automation workflow by ensuring that linked tasks are appropriately managed together, maintaining the integrity of the data being processed.

The other options do not accurately describe the parent/child relationship in Blue Prism. Items that are independent, items located in different queues, or items that cannot be processed simultaneously do not capture the essential linkage and dependency that characterizes parent/child relationships within a single Work Queue.