ServiceNow CAD Certified Application Developer - ServiceNow Exam Practice Test

In ServiceNow, the Application Picker is a user interface element that allows developers to select the active application they are working on. The selected application determines the Application Scope, which defines the boundaries within which application artifacts (like tables, scripts, and UI components) reside and operate.

A. Selecting Global in the Application Picker sets the Application Scope to Incident: This is incorrect. Selecting "Global" sets the scope to the global application, not specifically to the Incident application.

B. Global is a reserved application that does not appear in the Application Picker: This is incorrect. The "Global" application is available in the Application Picker and represents the global scope.

C. Selecting an application from the Application Picker sets the Application Scope: This is correct. Choosing an application from the Application Picker establishes that application's scope as the current context for development and configuration.

D. Selecting an application from the Application Picker does not set the Application Scope: This is incorrect. The Application Picker directly influences the current Application Scope.

For more information, refer to the official ServiceNow documentation on Application Scope.

For a visual demonstration of restricting access to your ServiceNow application, you may find the following video helpful:

Restricting Access to your ServiceNow App

"Add instructional text and other design elements to your forms by using form annotations in Form Builder." https://docs.servicenow.com/bundle/sandiego-application-development/page/administer/form-builder/task/create-form-annotations.html

Self-invoking. Learn JavaScript!

This type of JavaScript function is known as self-invoking or immediately-invoked function expression (IIFE). It is a function that is defined and executed at the same time, without being assigned to a variable or being called by another function. It is often used to create a local scope for variables and avoid polluting the global namespace. References: [W3Schools - JavaScript Function Definitions], [MDN Web Docs - Immediately-invoked function expressions]

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 The application development plan is a document that outlines the scope, objectives, deliverables, and timeline of a software project1. It should include the following business requirements and processes:

Data input/output: This describes what data is needed for the application to function, how the data is collected, stored, processed, and displayed, and what outputs are generated by the application2.

Business problem: This defines the problem or opportunity that the application aims to address, the current situation, the desired outcome, and the benefits of the solution3.

Process steps: This details the steps involved in the application development lifecycle, such as planning, designing, testing, deploying, and maintaining the application4.

Users/stakeholders: This identifies the people who will use, benefit from, or influence the application, their roles, responsibilities, and expectations, and how they will be involved in the project5.

References = 1: Application Development Lifecycle: Phases, Steps and Process3 2: Tips for Writing Business Requirements Documents2 3: Business Requirements Document Template: 7 Components1 4: Requirements Development Steps4 5: What is Business Process Documentation?: 10 Easy Steps to5

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The GlideUser object (g_user) is part of the client-side scripting API that provides information about the current user and the user’s preferences. It can be used in Client Scripts and UI Policies to customize the user interface based on the user’s role, language, time zone, etc. The workflow.scratchpad object is only available in Workflow scripts, which are used to automate processes on the platform. The current and previous objects are only available in server-side scripts, such as Business Rules and Script Includes. The GlideSystem object (gs) is also a server-side object that provides methods for logging, debugging, date and time calculations, etc.

 Tables that extend a table inherit the parent’s fields. Extending a table means creating a child table that shares the same columns and business logic as the parent table. For example, the Incident table extends the Task table, which means that all fields defined on the Task table are also available on the Incident table. Extending a table allows for reusing existing fields and behaviors without duplicating them on multiple tables. Reference: Table extension and classes

 The correct combination of statements is a, b, and d. These are possible reasons to build custom applications on ServiceNow:

To replace outdated, inadequate, custom business applications and processes. Building custom applications on ServiceNow can help digitize and automate manual or legacy processes that are not covered by existing ServiceNow solutions. This can improve efficiency, data quality, user experience, and innovation.

To extend service delivery and management to all enterprise departments. Building custom applications on ServiceNow can help provide consistent and scalable services across different functions and teams in the organization. This can enhance collaboration, visibility, productivity, and customer satisfaction.

To extend the value of ServiceNow. Building custom applications on ServiceNow can help leverage the capabilities and benefits of the Now Platform®, such as low-code development tools, workflow automation engine, AI-powered insights, security operations, etc. This can increase agility, resilience, performance, and value.

The statement c is not a valid reason to build custom applications on ServiceNow:

To allow users full access to all ServiceNow tables, records, and fields. Building custom applications on ServiceNow does not imply granting users full access to all data and objects in ServiceNow. Access control rules still apply to custom applications and their components to ensure security and compliance. Reference: Build Custom Apps in ServiceNow – eBook

Access Controls are rules that define who can access what data and how they can access it. When configuring an Access Control, you can specify the table, operation, and role for the rule. You can also add a condition or a script to further refine the rule. If you do not add a condition or a script, the rule will apply to all records and fields on the table.

The statements A, B, and C are true for Access Controls that have no condition or script. For example:

table.* will grant access to every field in a record. This means that the user can view and edit all the fields on the record, regardless of their role or any other criteria.

table.None will grant access to every record on the table. This means that the user can view and edit all the records on the table, regardless of their role or any other criteria.

table.field will grant access to a specific field in a record. This means that the user can view and edit only that field on the record, regardless of their role or any other criteria.

The statement D is not true for Access Controls that have no condition or script. table.id will not grant access to a specific record on the table. This is because the id is not a field name, but a unique identifier for the record. To grant access to a specific record on the table, you need to add a condition or a script that matches the id of the record.

ServiceNow supports publishing an application to an application repository, an Update Set, or the ServiceNow Store. These methods allow the application to be installed on other instances or shared with other users.

Publish an application to the application repository

4 Ways to Publish a ServiceNow Application

Publish applications to the ServiceNow Store

The following roles grant access to source control repository operations such as importing applications from source control, or linking an application to source control:

source_control. This is a role that allows users to perform basic source control operations, such as importing an application from a source control repository, updating an application from a source control repository, or committing changes to a source control repository.

admin. This is a role that grants full access to all the features and functions of the ServiceNow platform, including source control operations. Users with this role can also perform advanced source control operations, such as creating or deleting source control repositories, configuring source control properties, or resolving conflicts.

The following roles do not grant access to source control repository operations:

source_control_admin. This is not a valid role in ServiceNow. There is no separate role for source control administration, as this function is included in the admin role.

git_admin. This is not a valid role in ServiceNow. Git is a specific type of source control system that ServiceNow supports, but there is no role dedicated to Git administration. References: Source Control, Source Control Roles

The syntax used in a Record Producer script to access values from Record Producer form fields is producer.variable_name. A Record Producer is a type of catalog item that allows users to create records on any table from the service catalog. A Record Producer script is a server-side script that runs when a Record Producer is submitted, and can be used to set values or perform actions on the generated record. The producer object is a global object that represents the Record Producer form and its variables. The variable_name is the name of the variable defined in the Record Producer. References: [ServiceNow Docs - Record producers], [ServiceNow Docs - Record producer script]

https://docs.servicenow.com/bundle/tokyo-application-development/page/script/server-scripting/concept/c_ServerScripting.html

g_user is a global object available only in the client-side environment (Client Scripts, UI Policies, UI Actions).

From Development Handbook 4.0.4, p. 204:

“g_user is only available client-side. It returns session-specific info like roles and user ID. Not usable in Business Rules or Script Includes.”

In ServiceNow, a Record Producer allows users to create records in a specific table through the Service Catalog. After a user submits a Record Producer, developers may want to redirect the user to a specific page. This can be achieved by setting the producer.redirect property within the Script field of the Record Producer.

For example:

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producer.redirect = 'incident.do?sys_id=' + current.sys_id;

This script redirects the user to the newly created incident record after submission.

Option A is incorrect because configuring the module that opens the Record Producer does not control the post-submission behavior.

Option C is unnecessary for simple redirection purposes; creating an application property to store the URL adds unnecessary complexity.

Option D is incorrect because using window.redirect in a Business Rule is not appropriate; Business Rules run on the server side and do not have access to the client-side

While record producers are powerful tools for creating records via the Service Catalog, they cannot natively redirect users after submission. Redirection typically requires script hacks or custom widget configurations.

From ServiceNow Docs (Catalog Scripting):

“By default, record producers return the user to the catalog homepage. Redirection requires scripting using producer scripts or custom client logic.”

"There are two possible ways to respond to events:

- Email Notification

- Script Action" - see this quote in link below:

https://developer.servicenow.com/dev.do#!/learn/learning-plans/tokyo/new_to_servicenow/app_store_learnv2_automatingapps_tokyo_responding_to_events

In ServiceNow, the GlideSystem (gs) object provides several methods for logging messages in server-side scripts. In a privately-scoped application, the following methods are commonly used:

A. gs.log(): This method logs a message to the system log (syslog table). It is a general-purpose logging method that allows developers to record informational messages.

E. gs.info(): This method logs informational messages to the system log. It is functionally similar to gs.log() but is specifically intended for informational messages.

The other options are not standard methods provided by the GlideSystem object:

B. gs.error(): This method does not exist in the GlideSystem API.

C. gs.debug(): This method does not exist in the GlideSystem API.

D. gs.logError(): This method does not exist in the GlideSystem API.

For more detailed information, refer to the official ServiceNow documentation on the GlideSystem API.

The Guided Application Creator (GAC) is a tool that helps you create applications on the ServiceNow platform by guiding you through the steps of defining the data model, user interface, and logic. When using the GAC, you can designate data tables in three ways:

Upload an existing PDF: You can upload a PDF file that contains the table schema and sample data. The GAC will parse the PDF and create the table and fields based on the file content.

Create a new table on the platform: You can create a new table on the platform by specifying the table name, label, and description. You can also add fields, indexes, and relationships to the table using the GAC.

Upload an existing spreadsheet: You can upload a spreadsheet file that contains the table schema and sample data. The GAC will parse the spreadsheet and create the table and fields based on the file content.

The other options are not valid ways to designate data tables when using the GAC. You cannot upload an existing word processing document or use a freeform database. You can use an existing table on the platform, but you cannot designate it as a data table. You can only use it as a reference table for lookup fields.

In ServiceNow, Access Controls (ACLs) are used to manage permissions for various database operations on tables and their records. The primary operations that can be controlled include:

Create:

Description: Permission to insert new records into a table.

Control: ACLs can be defined to allow or deny users the ability to create records based on roles, conditions, or scripts.

Update:

Description: Permission to modify existing records in a table.

Control: ACLs can restrict who can update records, ensuring that only authorized users can make changes.

Other Operations:

Read: Controls the ability to view records in a table.

Delete: Manages the permission to remove records from a table.

Incorrect Options:

Execute: Not a standard database operation controlled by ACLs in ServiceNow.

Query: While querying is part of the read operation, ACLs specifically control the read access rather than the query process itself.

A workflow is a tool that allows you to automate processes on the ServiceNow platform. A workflow consists of activities and transitions that define the logic and flow of the process. A workflow context is an instance of a workflow that is generated from a workflow version, executes activities, and follows transitions. A workflow context is associated with a specific record on a table and tracks the state and progress of the workflow. You can view and manage the workflow contexts from the Workflow Contexts module or the Workflow Contexts related list on a record.

The other options are not valid definitions of a workflow context. A checked out workflow is a workflow that is being edited by a user and has not been published yet. The table and conditions for a workflow are the criteria that determine when a workflow should run on a record. The business reason or process for a workflow is the purpose and function of the workflow.

Application Access is a feature that allows you to control the access level of other application scopes to your application’s data tables. You can use Application Access to control the following database operations:

Create: This operation allows the user to create new records on the table. You can enable or disable this operation by selecting or clearing the Can create option.

Delete: This operation allows the user to delete existing records on the table. You can enable or disable this operation by selecting or clearing the Can delete option.

Read: This operation allows the user to view the records on the table. You can enable or disable this operation by selecting or clearing the Can read option.

Write: This operation allows the user to modify the records on the table. You can enable or disable this operation by selecting or clearing the Can write option.

The one database operation that cannot be controlled with Application Access is Query. Query is not an operation, but a method of the GlideRecord class that is used to retrieve records from the database on the server-side. Query is not part of the Application Access rules, but it is affected by the Access Controls and the user’s roles.

To include specific records from a table (often referred to as seed data) when distributing an application in ServiceNow, developers must add these records to the application as application files. This ensures that when the application is installed on another instance, the specified records are included.

Option C is correct because using the "Create Application Files" feature allows developers to select specific records to include in the application package. This process creates application files for the selected records, ensuring they are installed along with the application on other instances.

Options A, B, and D are incorrect:

A: The activation status of Table A and whether it extends the Task table do not determine whether its records are included during installation.

B: Having an automatic number counter and setting a table property do not control the inclusion of records in the application package.

D: The System Clone > Exclude Tables list pertains to cloning operations and does not affect application installation.

For detailed guidance on including table records in application deployments, refer to the official ServiceNow documentation:

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You must script and configure all required behaviors Provided link has this statement: Extending an existing ServiceNow table means the new table inherits the parent table's columns as well as its business logic.

The following statements apply when extending an existing table:

The parent table’s Access Controls are evaluated when determining access to the new table’s records and fields. This is true because Access Control (ACL) rules are inherited from the parent table to the child table, unless the child table has its own ACL rules that override the parent table’s rules. ACL rules are used to restrict the access to the data and functionality of the ServiceNow platform based on the user’s roles and conditions.

The new table inherits the functionality built into the parent table. This is true because the new table inherits the business logic and the relationships from the parent table, such as Business Rules, Script Includes, UI Actions, UI Policies, and Reference Fields. Business logic and relationships are used to define the behavior and the structure of the data on the ServiceNow platform.

The new table inherits all of the fields from the parent table. This is true because the new table inherits the columns and the attributes from the parent table, such as Field Name, Data Type, Default Value, and Mandatory. Columns and attributes are used to define the properties and the characteristics of the data on the ServiceNow platform.

The following statement does not apply when extending an existing table:

You must script and configure all required behaviors. This is false because you do not have to script and configure all required behaviors when extending an existing table, as some of the behaviors are already inherited from the parent table, as explained above. However, you can script and configure additional or customized behaviors for the new table, such as adding new fields, creating new Business Rules, or modifying existing UI Actions. References: Table Extension, Access Control Rules

Record Producer Overview:Record Producers in ServiceNow are a way to create records through a simplified user interface. Instead of displaying a typical form, a Record Producer uses a user-friendly UI tailored for quick and intuitive data entry.

Correct Link Type:

The URL (from Arguments) option is used to direct the user to a specific URL, such as the Record Producer interface. You can configure the URL in the module to point to the Record Producer by providing its unique sys_id or name.Example URL:

/catalog.do?sys_id=

Incorrect Options Explained:

Content Page (Option A): This opens a CMS page and is not used for Record Producers.

Script (from Arguments) (Option B): This runs a custom script but does not link directly to a Record Producer.

HTML (from Arguments) (Option D): This is used for rendering custom HTML, not for linking to a Record Producer.

ServiceNow Developer Documentation on Modules and URL Arguments​.

A UI Action is a button, link, or choice that can be clicked by a user to perform an action, such as submitting a form or running a script. The following are UI Action types:

List choice. This is a UI Action that appears as a choice list on a list of records. It can be used to perform an action on multiple records at once, such as deleting or updating them.

Form button. This is a UI Action that appears as a button on a form. It can be used to perform an action on the current record, such as saving or approving it.

List banner button. This is a UI Action that appears as a button on the banner of a list of records. It can be used to perform an action on the entire list, such as exporting or printing it.

The following is not a UI Action type:

Form choice. This is not a UI Action type, but a field type. A form choice is a field that displays a choice list on a form. It can be used to select a value from a predefined set of options, such as priority or state. References: UI Actions, Field Types

Ensuring that users receive email notifications in ServiceNow requires verifying specific attributes on the user record:

A. The Email field must have a valid value: This is correct. The Email field should contain a valid email address, as notifications are sent to the address specified in this field.

B. The user must not be locked out: While it's important for user access, being locked out does not directly impact the sending of email notifications.

C. The First name and Last name fields must have values: These fields are for identification purposes and do not affect email notification delivery.

D. Active must be true: This is correct. Only active users are eligible to receive email notifications. If a user is marked as inactive, notifications will not be sent to them.

E. Delegation must be enabled: Delegation pertains to assigning responsibilities to another user and does not influence the receipt of email notifications.

For effective email notification delivery, always ensure that the user's Email field contains a valid address and that the Active field is set to true.

In ServiceNow, Business Rules are server-side scripts that execute whenever a record is inserted, updated, deleted, or queried. However, certain actions can be configured without writing any script, using the Business Rule's user interface options.

The primary actions that can be configured without scripting are:

Set field values: This allows administrators to specify new values for fields when the Business Rule conditions are met. This is configured in the "Actions" tab of the Business Rule form, where specific fields and their desired values can be set without any scripting.

Add message: Administrators can configure a message to be displayed to the user when the Business Rule executes. This is done by selecting the "Add message" checkbox and providing the desired message text.

Options C (Set field values and write to the system log) and D (Set field values and generate an event) would require scripting. Writing to the system log involves using server-side APIs like gs.log(), and generating an event requires calling event generation methods—both necessitate scripting.

For more detailed information, refer to the official ServiceNow documentation on Business Rules:

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When creating a table, the Create module field allows you to automatically create a module for the table in the application menu. The default behavior of the new module is to display a list of all records from the table. This can be changed later by editing the module properties and specifying a different link type, such as form, URL, or script.

Roles are used to control access to applications and modules in the application navigator. Each application menu or module has a role field that specifies which role is required to view it. Users who do not have the specified role or a role that contains it will not see the application menu or module. Roles can also be used to control access to other features and capabilities in ServiceNow, such as tables, fields, scripts, and workflows.

References = Enable or disable an application menu or module, Grant a role access to applications and modules, Controlling access to applications and modules.

Inherited fields in ServiceNow are fields that are part of a parent table and automatically become part of child tables through inheritance. This structure is foundational in the ServiceNow data model, ensuring that child tables maintain a consistent relationship with their parent tables.

Here’s why inherited fields cannot be deleted from a child table:

System Design:ServiceNow employs a table inheritance model where child tables derive fields and properties from parent tables. Deleting inherited fields from a child table would break the integrity of the data model, as those fields are shared across multiple tables.

Impact on Functionality:Many inherited fields, such as sys_created_on or sys_updated_by, are integral to the functionality of the platform. Removing them could disrupt workflows, reporting, and auditing capabilities.

Alternative Approach:If you want to hide or restrict access to inherited fields in a child table, you can use ACLs (Access Control Lists) to prevent users from viewing or modifying these fields. Another option is to use UI Policies or Client Scripts to control their visibility on forms.

Developer Note:Attempting to delete inherited fields violates ServiceNow’s core principles of maintaining a robust and unified data structure. The platform enforces these rules to ensure consistent behavior across all tables in the hierarchy.

ServiceNow Developer Documentation on Table Inheritance​.

Best practices outlined on SN Pro Tips regarding scoped application development and table structures​.

The steps to import new data into ServiceNow from a spreadsheet are: Load Data, Create Transform Map, Run Transform. Load Data is the process of uploading the spreadsheet file and creating an Import Set table that contains the data to be imported. Create Transform Map is the process of defining how the fields from the Import Set table map to the fields of the target table in ServiceNow. Run Transform is the process of executing the Transform Map and copying the data from the Import Set table to the target table. Reference: Import sets, Transform maps

https://docs.servicenow.com/bundle/tokyo-application-development/page/build/guided-app-creator/concept/guided-app-creator.html

"By default, all application scope scripts can read the table's records but cannot perform any other database operations." https://developer.servicenow.com/dev.do#!/learn/learning-plans/tokyo/servicenow_administrator/app_store_learnv2_securingapps_tokyo_application_access_database_settings

https://developer.servicenow.com/dev.do#!/learn/learning-plans/tokyo/new_to_servicenow/app_store_learnv2_automatingapps_tokyo_use_application_properties

To see what scripts, reports, and other application artifacts will be in a published application, the best option is to examine the Application Files Related List in the application to be published. This will show all the application files that belong to the application, grouped by file type and scope. You can also filter, sort, or search the list to find specific files.

The following options are not the best ways to see what application artifacts will be in a published application:

Enter the name of the Application in the Global search field. This will perform a global text search on the instance and return any records that match the application name, which may include irrelevant or incomplete results.

Open the list of Update Sets for the instance. This will show all the update sets that have been created or imported on the instance, but not necessarily the ones that belong to the application to be published. Update sets are used to move customizations between instances, not to publish applications to the ServiceNow Store or Share.

Open the artifact records individually to verify the value in the Application field. This will require opening each record that may be part of the application and checking the Application field, which is tedious and error-prone. References: Publish an Application, Application Files

One of the uses of the ServiceNow REST API Explorer is to create sample code for sending REST requests to ServiceNow. The REST API Explorer is a tool that allows you to discover and test the ServiceNow REST APIs. You can select an API endpoint, set the HTTP method, parameters, headers, and body, and then execute the request. The REST API Explorer will show you the response status, headers, and body, as well as generate sample code for various languages and frameworks, such as cURL, Java, JavaScript, Node.js, Python, Ruby, and more. References: [Use the REST API Explorer - Product Documentation: Tokyo - ServiceNow], [Introduction to Scripted REST APIs - ServiceNow Developers]

The ServiceNow Store is a marketplace for free and paid certified ServiceNow applications and integrations. The ServiceNow Store provides customers with access to Now Certified enterprise workflow apps from partners that complement and extend ServiceNow products and solutions. Customers can browse, try, buy, and deploy apps and integrations that suit their needs and enhance their ServiceNow experience. The ServiceNow Store is not the source for ServiceNow Community created developer content, as that is available on the Developer Portal or the Share site. The ServiceNow Store is not a downloadable content ServiceNow script archive, as that is available on the Script Library or the Script Repository. The ServiceNow Store is not an alternate name for the ServiceNow Developer Share site, as that is a separate site where developers can share applications, code snippets, UI pages, etc. Reference: ServiceNow Store

User-defined non-inherited fields can be deleted from a table in ServiceNow. These are fields that are created by users on a specific table and are not inherited from a parent table. Inherited fields cannot be deleted from a table, as they are defined on a parent table and shared by all child tables. Any field on a table cannot be deleted, as some fields are system-defined and essential for the table functionality. Table records are not deleted when a field is deleted, as the field deletion only affects the table structure and not the data. Reference: Delete fields

In ServiceNow, the admin role includes all other roles implicitly. So if a user has admin, g_user.hasRole('any_role') returns true.

From ServiceNow Docs – g_user API:

“The hasRole() method returns true if the user has the specified role or is an admin.”

https://www.servicenow.com/community/it-service-management-forum/email-notification/m-p/695221

The statements that must evaluate to true for a user to pass an Access Control are:

Conditions configured in the Access Control must evaluate to true.

The user has one of the roles specified in the Required roles related list.

Scripts configured in the Access Control must evaluate to true.

An Access Control is a rule that determines whether a user can access a particular object or operation in ServiceNow. An Access Control consists of three elements: Conditions, Roles, and Script. Each element specifies a requirement that the user must meet to access the object or operation. If any of these elements return false, the Access Control denies access and stops evaluating the remaining elements. Therefore, for a user to pass an Access Control, all three elements must evaluate to true.

The other statements are not required for a user to pass an Access Control. Other matching Access Controls for the records do not need to evaluate to true, as only one matching Access Control needs to return true for access to be granted. The user does not need to be granted access through a business rule, as business rules are not part of Access Controls and do not affect their evaluation. Reference: Access control rules, Access Controls

"You must first select read access to grant any other API record operation." https://docs.servicenow.com/bundle/tokyo-application-development/page/build/applications/reference/r_TableApplicationAccessFields.html

The Application Access configuration fields control the access level for an application and its tables. The following Application Access configuration fields are not available if the Can read configuration field is not selected:

Can create. This field determines whether users can create records on the application tables.

Can update. This field determines whether users can update records on the application tables.

Can delete. This field determines whether users can delete records on the application tables.

These fields are not available because they depend on the Can read field, which determines whether users can view records on the application tables. If users cannot read records, they cannot create, update, or delete them either.

The following Application Access configuration fields are available regardless of the Can read configuration field:

All access to this table via web services. This field determines whether users can access the application tables using web services, such as REST or SOAP.

Allow configuration. This field determines whether users can configure the application tables, such as adding or modifying fields, views, or indexes. References: Application Access, Certified Application Developer (CAD) Learning Path

A Display Business Rule has access to the current, g_scratchpad, and GlideSystem objects, but not the previous object. The previous object is only available to Before Business Rules4. References: Business Rule API

https://docs.servicenow.com/bundle/tokyo-application-development/page/script/business-rules/concept/c_BusinessRules.html

Created UI policy on incident form, action set's cmdb_ci field as mandatory and script as not. result, field was not mandatory.

A UI Policy’s Actions execute before the UI Policy’s Scripts. Actions are predefined operations that can be applied to fields or sections, such as making them mandatory, read-only, visible, or setting a default value. Scripts are custom JavaScript code that can be used to perform more complex logic or validations. Actions are executed first, and then Scripts are executed if the UI Policy conditions are met. References: [ServiceNow Docs - UI policy actions], [ServiceNow Docs - UI policy scripts]

The Application Repository is a central location for storing, managing, and distributing custom applications developed on the Now Platform.

From Developer Site > App Repo:

“The ServiceNow Application Repository stores custom applications and enables developers to distribute applications across multiple instances in their organization.”

https://developer.servicenow.com/dev.do#!/learn/courses/tokyo/app_store_learnv2_scripting_tokyo_scripting_in_servicenow/app_store_learnv2_scripting_tokyo_server_side_scripting/app_store_learnv2_scripting_tokyo_script_includes

The fastest way to create and configure a Record Producer is to open the table in the Table records and select the Add to Service Catalog Related Link. This will automatically create a Record Producer with the same fields as the table and add it to the Service Catalog. You can then modify the Record Producer as needed. The other options require more steps and manual configuration. Reference: Create a record producer

"Restricted caller access [sys_restricted_caller_access] records track cross-scope applications or scripts that request access to an application, application resource, or event in the Now Platform." <<== this is the third sentence down in the following link: https://docs.servicenow.com/bundle/tokyo-application-development/page/build/applications/concept/restricted-caller-access-privilege.html

https://docs.servicenow.com/bundle/tokyo-servicenow-platform/page/administer/notification/task/t_CreateANotification.html

https://developer.servicenow.com/dev.do#!/learn/learning-plans/quebec/new_to_servicenow/app_store_learnv2_automatingapps_quebec_when_to_send

The Weight field in an Email Notification determines which notification is sent when multiple notifications are triggered for the same record and recipients. Only the notification with the highest weight is sent. A weight value of zero means the notification is always sent when the notification’s When to send criteria is met. A weight value of -1 means that no email should be sent3. References: Email Notification Weight

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A spoke is a scoped application containing Flow Designer content dedicated to a particular application or record type. Flow Designer provides a set of core actions to automate Now Platform® processes. You can add application-specific core actions by activating the associated spoke.

The statement that is true for this script fragment is that the method returns true if the currently logged in user has the x_my_app_user role or the admin role. The g_user.hasRole() method is a client-side method that checks whether the current user has a specified role or set of roles. If no role is specified, it returns true if the user has any role. If one or more roles are specified, it returns true if the user has any one of the specified roles. However, this method always returns true if the user has the admin role, regardless of the role parameter. Therefore, in this case, the method returns true if the user has either the x_my_app_user role or the admin role. Reference: User Object Cheat Sheet, Checking user permissions

Options for Creating Tables in Guided Application Creator:

Create a table from scratch: This option allows you to define a completely new table with custom fields and configurations.

Create a table from a template: You can use predefined table templates to speed up table creation. Templates often include pre-configured fields and settings.

Extend a table: This allows you to create a new table by inheriting fields and functionality from an existing table, enabling reuse and consistency.

Why Other Options Are Incorrect:

Option A (Link to external tables): Linking to external tables is not an option provided in the Guided Application Creator; external data is typically accessed through integration methods.

Option D (Run import jobs): Import jobs are used for data migration, not for table creation in the Guided Application Creator.

Option E (Upload a spreadsheet): While uploading a spreadsheet can create tables, this is a feature of Import Sets, not the Guided Application Creator.

Option F (Use API calls): API calls are for integration and not an option for creating tables directly in the Guided Application Creator.

ServiceNow Developer Documentation on Guided Application Creator​.

In ServiceNow, to include data from another table within a form, the Reference field type is utilized. A Reference field creates a relationship between the current table and another table by storing a reference to a record in the target table. This allows users to select a record from the referenced table and display related information seamlessly within the form.

A. Use the Date field type: This is incorrect. The Date field type is designed to store date values and does not facilitate referencing records from other tables.

B. Use the Phone Number field type: This is incorrect. The Phone Number field type is intended for storing phone number data and does not support referencing other table records.

C. Use the String field type: This is incorrect. The String field type stores text data and does not inherently provide functionality to reference records from other tables.

D. Use the Reference field type: This is correct. The Reference field type is specifically designed to create a link to a record in another table, enabling the incorporation of related data into the form.

For example, in the Incident table, the "Caller" field is a reference to the User [sys_user] table, allowing the selection of a user as the caller for the incident. This setup ensures data consistency and leverages existing records without data duplication.

For more detailed information, refer to the official ServiceNow documentation on Reference Fields.