Setting reader and writer path parameters to use $(FME_SHAREDRESOURCE_DATA) notation means that the workspace will use data from FME Flow regardless of which user runs it.

• A. True
• B. Not at all
• C. It uses data from FME Flow regardless of user.
• D. Sometimes

Answer: (C)

Using the $(FME_SHAREDRESOURCE_DATA) notation in reader and writer path parameters tells FME to resolve those paths against the shared resource store configured in FME Flow. The data lives in that central location, so the workspace will fetch inputs from the shared resource and can also write outputs there if directed. This behavior is independent of which user launches the workspace, provided the user has access to the shared resource. This setup enables everyone to work against the same data, ensuring consistency across runs and users. If the shared resource isn’t configured or access is missing, the workspace won’t be able to locate the data.