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What occurs when an existing table is extended in ServiceNow?
Suggested Answer: A
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Table Extension in ServiceNow:
Extending a table in ServiceNow means creating a child table based on a parent table. The child table inherits the fields, configurations, and functionality of the parent table.
What is Inherited:
Fields: All fields from the parent table are available in the child table.
Functionality: The child table benefits from any business logic or workflows defined for the parent table.
Access Controls: The child table respects the Access Control rules defined for the parent table unless explicitly overridden.
Why Other Options Are Incorrect:
Option B: This is incorrect because the new table does inherit fields from the parent table.
Option C: This is incorrect because you do not need to script or configure behaviors from scratch; they are inherited.
Option D: This is incorrect because Access Controls are not ignored; they still apply and can be extended or modified for the child table.
33 comments · newest first
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Tammara
10 months ago
D seems off too, access controls still apply, right?
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Leigha
10 months ago
Totally agree, that's how it works!
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Erinn
11 months ago
Wait, are you sure about that? I thought it was different.
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Mica
11 months ago
B is definitely wrong, fields are inherited.
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Slyvia
11 months ago
A is correct, new table inherits parent functionality.
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Antonio
11 months ago
I’m pretty certain that Access Controls still apply to the new table, so option D doesn’t sound right to me.
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Nettie
12 months ago
I feel like I read somewhere that you have to configure behaviors when extending tables, but that seems a bit off.
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Stephen
12 months ago
I remember practicing a question about table inheritance, and I think it was mentioned that fields are inherited too.
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William
1 year ago
I think when you extend a table, it inherits the functionality of the parent table, but I'm not completely sure.
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Reid
1 year ago
I'm feeling pretty confident about this one. I'm pretty sure the correct answer is A - the new table inherits the functionality built into the parent table. But I'll double-check my understanding just to be sure.
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Karl
1 year ago
Okay, I've got a strategy for this. I know that when you extend a table, you have the option to inherit the fields and behaviors from the parent table. So I'll need to think about which of these options makes the most sense based on the question.
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Rodney
1 year ago
Hmm, I'm a little unsure about this one. I know extending tables is a common task, but I can't quite remember the specifics of how the functionality gets inherited. I'll have to think this through carefully.
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Luisa
1 year ago
This seems like a pretty straightforward question. I think the key is understanding how inheritance works in ServiceNow when extending tables.
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Carole
1 year ago
I disagree, I believe the new table does not inherit any fields from the parent table.
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Tracie
1 year ago
Ah, the joys of ServiceNow. Where the simplest things can turn into a tangled web of configurations and scripts. Gotta love it!
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Felix
1 year ago
I think when a table is extended, the new table inherits the functionality of the parent table.
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Golda
1 year ago
Extending a table? Sounds like a lot of work. I'd rather just create a new one and start fresh. Less headaches that way.
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Roosevelt
1 year ago
I'm just gonna go with option C. No inheritance? That's the simple and straightforward answer. Besides, who wants to deal with all that scripting and configuration anyway?
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Hobert
10 months ago
I’d rather deal with scripting than miss out on functionality!
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Clorinda
10 months ago
Option C seems too simple. There’s usually more to it.
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Ruthann
10 months ago
I agree with Kris. Why wouldn't it inherit?
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Kris
11 months ago
I think option A makes more sense. Inheritance is key!
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Jannette
1 year ago
Hmm, I'm a bit confused. If the parent table's Access Controls are ignored, then option B might be the correct answer. That doesn't sound like a good thing though.
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Richelle
1 year ago
A) The new table inherits the functionality built into the parent table
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Catarina
1 year ago
I think the correct answer is D, you have to script and configure all required behaviors for the extended table.
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Chery
1 year ago
I'm not so sure about that. The question mentions that the new table is 'extended', which makes me think option D is the way to go. We'll need to script and configure everything from scratch.
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Marlon
1 year ago
A) The new table inherits the functionality built into the parent table
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Jamal
1 year ago
I disagree, I believe the new table does not inherit any fields from the parent table.
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Rebbeca
1 year ago
I think when a table is extended, the new table inherits the functionality of the parent table.
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Josphine
1 year ago
Option A seems like the logical choice here. Extending a table should inherit the functionality of the parent table, right?
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Nina
1 year ago
User 3: I agree, it would be much easier to work with if the new table inherited the functionality.
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Geoffrey
1 year ago
User 2: Yeah, that makes sense. It would save time and effort if the new table already had those features.
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Raymon
1 year ago
User 1: I think option A is correct, the new table should inherit the functionality of the parent table.