ServiceNow CIS-SM Exam - Topic 1 Question 93 Discussion

Actual exam question for ServiceNow's CIS-SM exam

Question #: 93
Topic #: 1

Which one of the following best describes the process that Service Mapping uses to run a command on a target device?

AService Mapping provides a task with the command that the MID Server collects, the MID Server executes the command on the target device, and returns the result to the ServiceNow instance in an XML payload.

BThe MID Server decides what command to execute, executes the command on the target device, and returns the result to the ServiceNow instance in an XML payload.

CService Mapping sends a request to the target device to execute a command, and the target device returns the result to the ServiceNow instance through the MID Server.

DService Mapping sends a request to the target device to execute a command, and the target device returns the result to the ServiceNow instance.

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Suggested Answer: B

by Elliott at Aug 04, 2025, 01:28 AM

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Rene

4 months ago

I agree with A, it’s clear and straightforward.

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Leslee

4 months ago

Wait, does D really leave out the MID Server? That seems off.

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Shakira

4 months ago

C sounds accurate to me!

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Oliva

4 months ago

I think B makes more sense, though.

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Vi

5 months ago

A is definitely the right choice!

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Josue

5 months ago

D sounds familiar, but I feel like it misses the part about the MID Server being involved in the return process.

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Norah

6 months ago

I'm leaning towards C because it talks about the target device returning results through the MID Server, which seems logical.

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Terrilyn

6 months ago

I remember a practice question that mentioned the MID Server executing commands, so B could be a possibility too.

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Ty

6 months ago

I think the answer might be A, but I'm not completely sure if the MID Server actually collects the command first.

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Markus

6 months ago

Based on my understanding, I'd say option B is incorrect because the MID Server doesn't decide the command to execute - it's provided by Service Mapping. The other options seem more accurate in describing the process.

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Gerald

6 months ago

I think the key here is understanding the role of the MID Server. Option A clearly states that the MID Server executes the command, while C says the target device returns the result through the MID Server. I'm leaning towards A as the best description of the process.

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Glenn

7 months ago

Hmm, I'm a bit confused on this one. I'm not sure if it's A or C - they both mention the MID Server and the target device, but the wording is a bit different. I'll need to re-read the options carefully.

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Idella

7 months ago

I'm pretty confident this is option A. The question is asking about the process Service Mapping uses, and A describes that the MID Server collects the command, executes it on the target device, and returns the result to ServiceNow.

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Margo

7 months ago

I'm going with B. The MID Server decides the command and handles the whole process of executing it on the target and returning the result.

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Norah

4 months ago

D seems too simple. B is the best choice!

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Frederick

4 months ago

C sounds interesting, but I agree with B.

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Lemuel

5 months ago

I think B makes sense. The MID Server is in control.

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Haley

5 months ago

I’m leaning towards A. The task is provided first.

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Johnna

8 months ago

D looks good to me. The command is sent directly to the target device, and the result is returned to ServiceNow without the MID Server's involvement.

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Elliot

8 months ago

I think C is the right answer here. The Service Mapping sends the request to the target device, and the device sends the result back through the MID Server.

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