In an Automation, which of the following best describes the purpose of output ports?

• A. To pass messages to downstream actions
• B. To log results only
• C. To govern data flow between actions
• D. To specify user permissions for actions

Answer: (C)

Output ports define how data moves from one action to the next in an Automation. They act as routing points that determine which downstream actions receive the features produced by the current action, enabling branching and conditional paths. This is how a workflow channels data through different steps based on criteria or outcomes, rather than simply logging results or setting permissions. For example, features that pass a quality check can be sent through a “Passed” port to a downstream action, while those that fail can take a different path via a “Failed” port.