ServiceNow CAD Exam - Topic 6 Question 101 Discussion

Actual exam question for ServiceNow's CAD exam

Question #: 101
Topic #: 6

For Application Access there is a configuration option called Allow access to this table via web services. Which one of the following statements is true when this option is selected?

AThis option restricts the ability to delete records via web services but records can always be read

BThe user performing the query via web services must have the correct permissions to access the table's records

CEven when not selected, users with the correct permissions can use web services to access the table's records

DThis option restricts access only to SOAP web services but does not apply to REST

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Suggested Answer: D

Application Access is a feature that allows you to control the access level of other application scopes to your application's data tables. By selecting the Allow access to this table via web services option, you can enable other application scopes to access your data tables using web services, such as SOAP or REST. However, the user performing the query via web services must have the correct permissions to access the table's records. The user must have the appropriate roles and access controls to perform the operations on the table, such as create, read, write, or delete.

The other statements are not true when this option is selected. This option does not restrict the ability to delete records via web services, nor does it allow records to be always read. The access to the records depends on the user's permissions and the web service method. This option also does not restrict access only to SOAP web services, but applies to both SOAP and REST web services. Finally, this option is not the only way to enable web service access to the table's records. Even when this option is not selected, users with the correct permissions can use web services to access the table's records, as long as they specify the application scope in the web service request.

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Web service access to scoped applications

by Lili at Nov 19, 2025, 11:59 PM

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Ellen

2 days ago

B is definitely the best choice. Access needs to be controlled.

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Ling

7 days ago

D is incorrect. REST is always accessible with permissions.

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Ruthann

12 days ago

C is misleading. Permissions matter regardless of the option.

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Doug

17 days ago

A sounds tempting, but it’s too limiting.

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Ailene

22 days ago

I agree, B makes sense. Without permissions, no access.

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Iluminada

28 days ago

Just to clarify, B is the only one that makes sense here.

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Merlyn

1 month ago

Wait, so D only applies to SOAP? That's surprising!

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Skye

1 month ago

C seems a bit misleading, isn't it?

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Shawna

1 month ago

I thought A was correct, but I guess not.

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Jerry

2 months ago

B is definitely true, permissions matter!

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Adelina

2 months ago

Option B is the correct answer, but I'm still wondering why they didn't include an option about web services being used to summon a horde of angry kittens.

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Dianne

2 months ago

This question is making my head spin. I'm going to go with Option B and hope for the best.

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Frank

3 months ago

Wait, is this a trick question? I'm going with Option C, just to be safe.

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Cyndy

3 months ago

Option A sounds good to me. This option restricts the ability to delete records via web services but records can always be read.

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Beata

3 months ago

Hmm, I think Option D is the way to go. This option restricts access only to SOAP web services but does not apply to REST.

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Amber

3 months ago

I'm pretty sure Option C is the right answer. Even when not selected, users with the correct permissions can use web services to access the table's records.

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Lorean

3 months ago

I vaguely recall something about SOAP and REST, but I can't remember if D is correct or not. It feels like it could be a common misconception.

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Merri

3 months ago

I practiced a question similar to this, and I think it was about how permissions work with web services, which makes me lean towards B again.

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Sylvia

4 months ago

I’m not entirely sure, but I feel like C could be tricky since it mentions access even when the option isn’t selected.

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Anika

4 months ago

I'm pretty sure the correct answer is B. The user performing the web services query must have the right permissions, even if the option is selected. The other options don't seem to match the question.

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Arletta

4 months ago

Okay, let me break this down. If the option is selected, that means web services can access the table. But the question is asking about the specific statements that are true in that case. I'll need to read through the options closely.

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Farrah

4 months ago

I think I remember that selecting this option is more about permissions, so maybe B is the right choice?

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Alberta

4 months ago

I think B is the right answer. Permissions are key.

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Marvel

5 months ago

Option B is the correct answer. The user performing the query via web services must have the correct permissions to access the table's records.

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Dorthy

5 months ago

I'm feeling confident about this one. The key is understanding how the "Allow access" option works. If it's selected, then users can access the table via web services, but they still need the proper permissions. That's why B is the right answer.

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Lizbeth

5 months ago

Hmm, I'm a bit confused. Does this option restrict access to the table entirely, or just through web services? I'll need to think this through carefully.

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Alexia

5 months ago

I think I know the answer to this one. The key is the "Allow access to this table via web services" option. If it's selected, then the user performing the query must have the correct permissions to access the records.

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Lucy

4 months ago

I agree, permissions are crucial here.

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