ServiceNow Certified System Administrator Practice Questions
What are the types of Client script used in ServiceNow? Options are : onCellEdit & onLoad onSubmit & onChange A and B None of the above
A and B
What is an Access Control List (ACL)? Options are : Database Table Update Set A bunch of access controls for a table None of the above
A bunch of access controls for a table
onCellEdit client script is executed when? Options are : Any field is modified A particular field is modified on Form A particular field is modified on List
A particular field is modified on List
Example of Contextual Security Options are : Data Policy Business rules ACL
ACL
Who can access to schema maps, tables and column module? Options are : ITIL User End User Approver Administrator
Administrator
ServiceNow automatically provides numbers for which tables? Options are : Incident, Problem Incident, Change, Knowledge Incident, Problem, Request All of the above
All of the above
What are the out of box progress stages for a Service Request? Options are : Waiting for approval Fulfillment Delivery All of the above
All of the above
What are the ways you can bring users into your ServiceNow instance? Options are : SSO LDAP Manual Import All of the above
All of the above
Which of the following does an ESS have access to? Options are : Help the help desk Visual Task Boards Incidents (created by you) All the above
All the above
What are the three basic elements of a workflow? Options are : SLA definition, Task SLA, SLA workflow Approval, notification and task Task, Table and Fields None of the above
Approval, notification and task
What are the major workflow activities? Options are : Approvals, Conditions, Notifications Approval conditions, Notification, Tasks Approvals, Conditions, Notifications, Tasks, Timers, Utilities None of the above
Approvals, Conditions, Notifications, Tasks, Timers, Utilities
The ServiceNow versions, in order, are as follows:
Aspen, Berlin, Calgary, Dublin, Eureka, Fuji, Geneva, Helsinki, Istanbul, Jakarta, Kingston, London, Monroe, New York
Where does the global text search appear? Options are : Banner Left Navigation Pane Content Area
Banner
What tables can't be deleted? Options are : Semaphores control the number of user transactions that can be run in parallel. It makes sure there aren't too many things running at once Approvals, conditions, notifications, tasks, timers, utilities To automate a sequence of activities Base tables, e.g., task, cmdb_ci
Base tables, e.g., task, cmdb_ci
Difference between Business Rule & Client Script? Options are : Business rule works on before insert, update and delete in a database & client script works only on Submit. Business rule works on before or after Insert, update and delete in a database & client script works on Submit, on change, on Cell Edit & on Load. Business Rule works on Browser side and client scripts works on Server side. There is no difference b/w the two.
Business rule works on before or after Insert, update and delete in a database & client script works on Submit, on change, on Cell Edit & on Load.
What is a ci? Options are : CI is a menu of any application in ServiceNow CI is a table in serviceNow CI is a tangible device or intangible dedicated software in CMDB None of the above
CI is a tangible device or intangible dedicated software in CMDB
Which ofthe following belongs to Service Catalog? (Select all that Apply) Options are : Catalog Items (Correct) Record Producers (Correct) Variables Change tasks
Catalog Items, Record Producers, Variables
What related tables does the schema map show? Options are: Sys_user Cmdb_ci_computers Class extension or reference All of the above
Class extension or reference
How do you deactivate an application? Options are : System diagnostics > upgrade history System applications > applications > Open the app record and uncheck the active check box The existing record will be updated with the new information Click on the pencil icon next to the Application name in the Application Navigator and Uncheck Active
Click on the pencil icon next to the Application name in the Application Navigator and Uncheck Active
How can we avoid creating duplicates while importing data? Options are : Coalesce Field Transform Script sys_id Transform Field
Coalesce Field
JellyScripting is used in which of the following? (Select all that Apply) Options are : UI Macros UI Policy UI Action Content Management System
Content Management System, UI Macros
Which one of the following statements describes the purpose of an update set? Options are : Move customizations from Production to Development Create a standard process for moving customizations from instance to instance Load incidents data from one instance to other instance
Create a standard process for moving customizations from instance to instance
_ can be used to join two tables. Options are : Link Tables Database Views Views
Database Views
Basic Knowledge publishing workflow stages are? Options are : Start > Process > End Created > Reviewed >Deployed Draft > Review > Published > Retire None
Draft > Review > Published > Retire
A Schema Map Displays which of the following: (Select all that Apply) Options are : Incidents Extended Tables Task Table Extending Tables Workflows Reference Table
Extended Tables, Extending Tables, Reference Table
Most customization of system behavior is done using UI policies. Options are : True / False
False
Resetting the list layout globally will over ride personal preferences. Options are : True / False
False
Update sets cannot be merged. Options are : True / False
False
User passwords are also brought to the ServiceNow system with LDAP connection. Options are : True / False
False
You cannot revert update set versions. Options are : True / False
False
What does a condition builder format looks like? Options are : None Field > Operator > Value Field > Condition > Operator Field > Operator > Name
Field > Operator > Value
Which of the following are captured in update set: (Select all that Apply) Options are : Group Creation Incident Creation Field Creation Table Creation
Field Creation, Table Creation
How are referenced fields identified in ServiceNow? Options are : From Base Class From Blue Book From Reference lookup Icon None of the above
From Reference lookup Icon
For UI policy to be applied on all views which among the following should be checked? Options are : Global On Load Condition Run Script
Global
How do you get to the categories on an incident and other table? Options are : Go to system definition > choice list In the task SLA form Base Class Go to social it > feed administration > messages
Go to system definition > choice list
What is a schema map? Options are : It's JavaScript configured to run when a record is displayed, inserted, updated, deleted, or when a table is queried It's a gear icon located in top left hand side every list. It allows you to add columns (via slush bucket) to the current list you are on Graphical representation that shows the referenced, referencing, extended, and extending tables (Correct) None of the above
Graphical representation that shows the referenced, referencing, extended, and extending tables
What are possible import sources? (Select all that Apply) Options are : HTTP CSV EXCEL JDBC NETWORK SFTP
HTTP, CSV, EXCEL, JDBC, SFTP
What are the ways to Create CMDB data? (Select all that Apply) Options are : Import Set Discovery Manual Help the Help Desk
Import Set, Discovery, Manual, Help the Help Desk
Where can you find the response time indicator? Options are : Any form that has the know icon: Ess self-service; itil users can get it through self-service and service desk; admins and knowledge managers have additional ability with other modules In the right hand corner of forms and lists It's the filter views (i.e., when you run a report); the more you add the longer it gets What is being secured (row or table) and the rights to it
In the right hand corner of forms and lists
What's a module and application in the example ... Incident > create new Options are : Incident is an application and create new is the module Incident is a module and create new is an application Incident and create new both are applications Incident and create new both are modules
Incident is an application and create new is the module
What is the purpose of the import set table? Options are : Used to import users data only It acts as a staging area for records imported A new application in servicenow
It acts as a staging area for records imported
What is an order guide? Options are : It defines every table and field in the system. It contains information about a field's data type, character limit, default value, dependency and other attributes It allows user to order everything they need for one particular request It's a bunch of access controls for a table, i.e., show me all access controls for table None of the above
It allows user to order everything they need for one particular request
What is the significance of Order field on Catalog Item variables? Options are : It established the display order of variables - Listed in ascending order values It displays the number to the left side of the variable It provides the order in which data will be parsed
It established the display order of variables - Listed in ascending order values
What is a sys_id? Options are : It is a unique 16 character globally unique id used to identify a record It is a unique 24 character globally unique id used to identify a record It is a unique 32 character globally unique id used to identify a record
It is a unique 32 character globally unique id used to identify a record
What is a ServiceNow event? Options are : Business rules, client scripts, fields, forms and form sections, reports, tables, views and workflows Create a new table and fill out he extend table field It is an indication to the ServiceNow processes that something notable has occurred, e.g., approving a request, workflow, etc. Semaphores, which control the number of user transactions that can be run in parallel. It makes sure there aren't too many things running at once.
It is an indication to the ServiceNow processes that something notable has occurred, e.g., approving a request, workflow, etc.
What does the attachment functionality in a kb article do? Options are : It will take you to a blank incident form Read only data that is not editable on this form It provides a choice of adding documents as attachments Allow you to attach any other existing record in ServiceNow
It provides a choice of adding documents as attachments
What is the list mechanic? Options are : Load the data into an import set table; create a transform map to match. What's going where; run transform; cleanup the import set table It's a gear icon located in top left hand side every list. It allows you to add columns (via slush bucket) to the current list you are on Through access controls ... Controls every level in the ServiceNow object hierarchy. You can control specific tables and fields. None of the above
It's a gear icon located in top left hand side every list. It allows you to add columns (via slush bucket) to the current list you are on
We use ___ in server-side scripts, even though ServiceNow runs Mozilla ____
Javascript, Rhino
We use ____ to interact with ServiceNow, using the ___ API.
Javascript, Slide
WhatDetails does a knowledge article hold? (Select all that apply) Options are : Known errors User Solutions Troubleshooting tips User information All of the above
Known errors, User Solutions, Troubleshooting tips
What does the banner frame contain? Options are : Logo and global navigation control Task [task] and configuration item Self-service items It is one set of table fields
Logo and global navigation control
How are users and groups related? Options are : Many to Many One to one One to Many All to All
Many to Many
Select Correct statements: (Select all that Apply) Options are : Metric is used to measure and evaluate the effectiveness of ITSM process Metric can gather data as the data is updated Metric measures data over time to show past history Metric definition provides a declarative way of defining metrics and once defined, the data for the metric is gathered and occurrences of the metric are calculated and stored
Metric is used to measure and evaluate the effectiveness of ITSM process, Metric can gather data as the data is updated, Metric measures data over time to show past history, Metric definition provides a declarative way of defining metrics and once defined the data for the metric is gathered and occurrences of the metric are calculated and stored
How do you change the sort sequence of fields or tasks? Options are : Modify the order field Arrange in Alphabetical Order Modify Field Types Variable Set
Modify the order field
Which one on the homepage has access to knowledge base? Options are : Report News Catalog Item All the above
News
What is a Workflow? Options are : Can manage all form and list Changes It's a virtual representation of activities consisting of connected steps planned out in a sequential manner Its a static representation of activities of connected steps planned out in a chronological manner, which cannot be change or modified None of the above
None of the above
Agreement between departments to meet service level requirements is? Options are : None SLA OLA UC
OLA
What is true about deleting tables? Options are : An ESS user can delete any table Deleting a table does not delete associated elements like views Only tables beginning with "u_" can be permanently deleted
Only tables beginning with "u_" can be permanently deleted
What can you do with a service catalog item once it's built? Options are : Publish it in the service catalog Group in an order guide Show users questions and choices All of the above
Publish it in the service catalog
A Java-based implementation of Java-Script from Mozilla.
Rhino
Which one is used to group related fields together? Options are : Form Layout Sections List Layout View
Sections
How to get security_admin role/ elevated privilege for a user session. Options are : Select the Elevate Role option in the security admin Add security role to the user from Roles related list in user record Select the security_admin option in the Elevate Roles section
Select the security_admin option in the Elevate Roles section
What do requesters see when they go to the service catalog? Options are : Homepage Record Self-service items News
Self-service items
To access knowledge articles without login, the knowledge article must be? Options are : Set to public Set to review Set to Private Set to retire
Set to public
If we make the short description field on incident table as mandatory at the dictionary level? Options are : Nothing happens Short description will be mandated on incident table only Short description will be mandated on all the tables which are extending task table
Short description will be mandated on all the tables which are extending task table
SSO abbreviation is Options are : Single Sign On Service Sign on Single Source on Source Sign on
Single Sign On
What is an ACL defined and applied to? Options are : Specific Table User Specific user on a CI Specific group of users Specific Role or user
Specific Role or user
Which of the following is not a field? Options are : Duration Split (Correct) Script Suggestion
Split
What is the sequence of conditions in an SLA definition? Options are : Start, Hold, Halt Start, In Progress, Stop Begin, Hold, Halt Start, Pause, Stop
Start, Pause, Stop
When you have subject filled on email notification as well as on the notification template, which one will appear on the sent email? Options are : Both the subjects are concatenated Subject from Email Notification Subject from Template Blank
Subject from Email Notification
How to manage record numbering (like INC0000001) Options are : None System Definition > Number maintenance Number field > Number System Definition > Numbers
System Definition > Number maintenance
Where would you go to see if an admin impersonated another user? Options are : Tables Base Class System Log User Administration
System Log
At which location are the records saved? Options are : Form List Table All the Above
Table
Incident extends which table? Options are : Task Change Request RITM Problem
Task
What happens if a match is found with the field that's been marked coalesce? Options are : It is one record in the sys_user_role table; and, it's a personal that is assigned to a group or person, i.e., grant access and assign security controls The existing record will be updated with the new The existing record will not be updated with the new information None of the above
The existing record will be updated with the new
Banner Color can be personalized from? Options are : Not Possible Themes section Navigation Pane Developer Section
Themes section
What provides a guide for moving data from import sets? Options are : Data Source Transform Maps Coalesce Fields Business Rules
Transform Maps
Access to tables and fields are governed by Access Control. Options are: True / False
True
All workflows absolutely must have a beginning and an end. Options are : True / False
True
ESS users have access to only self service portal. Options are : True / False
True
End Users can personalize the list layouts for themselves. Options are : True / False
True
Production, Development and Test/QA are the only types of environments in remote instances ServiceNow. Options are : True / False
True
Users cannot read, write, create, or delete data unless access controls are in place to explicitly allow those actions. Options are : True / False
True
When relating to Task SLA Time-Based Fields, The Breach time is the same as Planned end time. Options are : True / False
True
You can limit Service Now access by IP ranges. Options are : True / False
True
Types of SLA (SLA, OLA & UC) are defined in which field? Options are : Retroactive Start Condition Field Type Field Duration
Type Field
What are the main tools you can use to automate ServiceNow? Options are : System properties > css UI policy, data policies, UI actions and scripts Lists, global text search, navigation filter, live feed None of the above
UI policy, data policies, UI actions and scripts
Which application menu is used in capturing and moving changes from one instance to other? Options are : Update Set Import Set Change None
Update Set
application menu has the details about the upgrades in the system. Options are : Upgrades Documentation Upgrade History
Upgrade History
What are events caused by? Options are : User action and scripts Workflow Scripts and Business Rules Class extension or reference None of the above
Workflow Scripts and Business Rules
What purpose is the record producer used for? Options are : Workflow based things request emergency change, wizards, etc Virtual representation of activities consisting of connected steps planned out in a sequential manner Valuing, depreciating, determining, cost allocation strategy Memory, response time & available semaphores
Workflow based things request emergency change, wizards, etc
What is never captured in an Update Set? Options are : New users A list of configuration changes Workflow which is not published A set of record details that uniquely identify the update set. None of the above
Workflow which is not published
Can Default update sets be set to Completed? Options are : No Yes but other default update set will be created Yes and no other default update set will be created
Yes but another default update set will be created
What do you have to do to edit a workflow? Options are : Assign roles to groups You need to check it out, to prevent errors With a reference lookup Icon, think of the caller field, you can look the up Create a new table or edit an existing table, create a new application or browse existing application, delete all records from a table
You need to check it out, to prevent errors
What is the search engine used while doing the global search in ServiceNow? Options are : Zing Zenn Google Search TRX
Zing
What is related to High Security Plugin in ServiceNow? Options are : Impersonation feature security_admin role for elevated privilege ACL
security_admin role for elevated privilege
What table is used to track all changes in an update Set? Options are : update_set Incident sys_update_xml sys_update_set
sys_update_set
Regarding update sets, Customer updates/payload is stored in _ table? Options are : update_set sys_update_xml sys_customer_update
sys_update_xml
Base table for storing SLA records (NOT SLA definitions) is? Options are : task_sla contract_sla sla sla_definition
task_sla
Which of the following is an example of custom table? Options are : Project Custom sys_scripts u_incident
u_incident