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Which field on every record contains a unique identifier for that record?
Suggested Answer: C
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In ServiceNow, the sys_id field serves as a unique identifier for every record within the platform's database. The sys_id is a 32-character globally unique identifier (GUID) that ServiceNow automatically generates for each record, ensuring that every record is uniquely identifiable and can be referenced across the system. This sys_id is essential for integrations, queries, and relationships between records. (Reference: ServiceNow Documentation - Record Identification and sys_id Field)
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Misty
10 months ago
100% agree, sys_id is the way to go!
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Carry
10 months ago
sys_req_item is not unique, right?
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Selma
11 months ago
It's definitely sys_id!
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Rosenda
11 months ago
I thought it was sys_number.
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Stefany
11 months ago
Wait, is sys_number_id even a thing?
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Sage
11 months ago
I remember sys_number_id being mentioned, but I don't think it's the right answer. It feels like a trick option.
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Lashon
11 months ago
I’m leaning towards sys_id too. It seems to be the standard for unique records, but I might be mixing it up with another topic.
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Tatum
12 months ago
I feel like sys_number was used in some examples, but I can't recall if it's the unique one.
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Cammy
12 months ago
I think the unique identifier is sys_id, but I'm not completely sure. I remember it being mentioned in a practice question.
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Nathan
1 year ago
Okay, let me re-read the question and think this through step-by-step. I want to make sure I get this right.
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Starr
1 year ago
I'm not totally confident, but I think the answer is C. sys_id sounds like the right unique identifier field.
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Hildegarde
1 year ago
The unique identifier field is definitely sys_id. I remember learning that in class.
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Cordelia
1 year ago
Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. I'll have to think it through carefully.
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Dwight
1 year ago
I'm pretty sure the answer is C. sys_id is the unique identifier field on every record.
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Lindsey
2 years ago
Ah, the age-old question of the unique identifier. Classic exam material. C) sys_id, all the way baby!
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Kirk
1 year ago
I agree, sys_id is the field that contains the unique identifier for every record.
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Glenn
1 year ago
C) sys_id is definitely the way to go. It's the unique identifier for each record.
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Skye
2 years ago
D) sys_number_id? Really? What kind of made-up field is that? C) sys_id is the only logical choice here.
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Cherry
1 year ago
B) sc_req_item is not the correct field for unique identifier.
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Leota
1 year ago
D) sys_number_id is not a standard field in this context.
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Margot
1 year ago
A) sys_number is also a valid option for unique identifier.
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Corinne
1 year ago
C) sys_id is the correct field for unique identifier.
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Rosina
1 year ago
Definitely, sys_id is the correct answer.
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Christiane
1 year ago
Yeah, sys_number_id does sound made-up.
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Lemuel
1 year ago
I agree, sys_id is the standard unique identifier field.
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Glennis
1 year ago
C) sys_id is the only logical choice here.
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Laticia
2 years ago
I was torn between A) sys_number and C) sys_id, but C) makes the most sense. Gotta have that unique ID, you know?
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Timmy
2 years ago
I believe it's C) sys_id because it's commonly used as the unique identifier in databases.
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Chauncey
2 years ago
I'm not sure, but I think it could also be D) sys_number_id.
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Janessa
2 years ago
I agree with Louisa, sys_id is the unique identifier for each record.
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Andree
2 years ago
I agree, sys_id is the way to go. It's like the social security number of the record world.
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Odelia
1 year ago
C) sys_id
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Germaine
1 year ago
I always use sys_id to easily identify records.
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Reena
1 year ago
Yes, sys_id is like the unique identifier for records.
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Nu
2 years ago
D) sys_number_id
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Lynette
2 years ago
C) sys_id
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Edward
2 years ago
B) sc_req_item
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Lai
2 years ago
A) sys_number
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Louisa
2 years ago
I think the answer is C) sys_id.
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Maybelle
2 years ago
C) sys_id is the correct answer. Every record must have a unique identifier, and sys_id is the field that contains this.
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Thomasena
1 year ago
C) sys_id
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Elfriede
1 year ago
B) sc_req_item
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Stephen
2 years ago
A) sys_number