ServiceNow CIS-Discovery Exam - Topic 4 Question 78 Discussion

Actual exam question for ServiceNow's CIS-Discovery exam

Question #: 78
Topic #: 4

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Based on this image, which of the following choices is true?

AThis is from a WMI query operation step.

BThere is a scalar variable labeled '1'.

CThis Value cannot be used in a pattern step.

DThere is a tabular variable named 'name_details'.

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Suggested Answer: B

In ServiceNow Discovery, a horizontal discovery pattern refers to the logical set of steps that the Discovery process executes to find CI information across the network. Each step in a horizontal discovery pattern performs specific operations such as running probes, executing commands, or querying databases to gather information about the configuration items (CIs). It's about expanding the breadth of discovery across devices and applications, rather than going in-depth into a specific CI's details, which would be vertical discovery. Classifiers, credential depots, and port scanning tools are part of the discovery process but do not describe the horizontal discovery pattern itself.

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Aileen

4 months ago

I think D is misleading, 'name_details' isn't a tabular variable.

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Arlyne

4 months ago

There's no scalar variable labeled '1' here.

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Bettina

4 months ago

This is definitely from a WMI query operation step.

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Lazaro

5 months ago

I agree, A is the right choice!

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Precious

5 months ago

Wait, are we sure about that?

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Candida

5 months ago

I have a vague memory of a similar question where we had to determine if a value could be used in a pattern step, but I can't quite place it.

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Vicente

5 months ago

I feel like we discussed something about tabular variables in class, but I can't remember if 'name_details' is actually one of them.

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Norah

6 months ago

I remember practicing a question about scalar variables, but I can't recall if '1' is considered a scalar in this case.

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Fabiola

6 months ago

I think this might be related to WMI queries, but I'm not entirely sure if that's the right context for this image.

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Shawana

6 months ago

I'm not entirely sure about this one. I'll need to review my notes on WMI and variable types before I can confidently select an answer.

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Alfreda

6 months ago

The image shows some kind of WMI query operation, so I'm pretty sure option A is the correct answer. I've seen similar diagrams in my studies.

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Rolande

6 months ago

I'm a bit confused by the terminology in the question. Can someone explain what a "pattern step" is? I want to make sure I understand that before I choose an answer.

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Allene

7 months ago

Okay, let me take a closer look at the image. I think I can see a scalar variable labeled '1', so I'm leaning towards option B.

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Yvonne

7 months ago

Hmm, this looks like a tricky one. I'll need to carefully analyze the image and options to determine the correct answer.

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Kenneth

1 year ago

Hey, is this a trick question or what? I mean, who names a variable '1'? Sounds like something a programmer with a sense of humor would do!

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Tula

10 months ago

Haha, I agree! Naming a variable '1' does seem like a trick!

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Venita

10 months ago

D) There is a tabular variable named 'name_details'.

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Georgene

11 months ago

C) This Value cannot be used in a pattern step.

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Kayleigh

11 months ago

B) There is a scalar variable labeled '1'.

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Freeman

12 months ago

A) This is from a WMI query operation step.

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Teri

1 year ago

Ah, this is a tricky one! I'm gonna have to say option A is the correct answer. This must be from a WMI query operation step, and I bet the other options are just red herrings.

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Nelida

1 year ago

Woah, this is some serious stuff! I'm gonna have to go with option B - there's definitely a scalar variable labeled '1' in that image. Time to brush up on my WMI query knowledge!

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Mignon

11 months ago

User2: Yeah, I agree. Option B seems like the right choice based on the image.

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Yolando

12 months ago

User1: I think it's option B too, that scalar variable is pretty clear.

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Lizbeth

1 year ago

Hmm, let me think about this... I'm pretty sure it's option D. I mean, look at that variable named 'name_details' - it's gotta be a tabular one, right?

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Howard

1 year ago

Haha, this question is a real head-scratcher! I'm gonna go with option C - 'This Value cannot be used in a pattern step'. Sounds like a real gotcha to me.

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Kristel

12 months ago

Well, I guess we'll have to wait and see which one is correct!

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King

12 months ago

I'm leaning towards option B - 'There is a scalar variable labeled '1''.

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Oretha

1 year ago

No way, I'm pretty sure it's option D - 'There is a tabular variable named 'name_details''.

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Weldon

1 year ago

I think it's actually option A - 'This is from a WMI query operation step'.

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Daron

1 year ago

Hmm, I see your point. But I still think A) is the right choice because of the structure of the image.

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Lindsey

1 year ago

I disagree, I believe the correct answer is D) There is a tabular variable named 'name_details'.

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Flo

1 year ago

Hmm, I don't know about you, but I'm feeling a little horizontal just thinking about this question. Maybe we should all take a nap and let the probes do the work for us. Oh, wait, D it is!

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Daron

1 year ago

I think the answer is A) This is from a WMI query operation step.

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Judy

1 year ago

Ah, the age-old question of horizontal discovery patterns. I reckon option D is the one that'll have us trekking across the digital landscape like a bunch of intrepid explorers. Let's do this!

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Terina

1 year ago

Wait, are we supposed to be discovering things horizontally? I thought this was a vertical kind of exam. Either way, I'm gonna go with D. Sounds like the most action-packed option to me.

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