Discuss ServiceNow CSA Exam Topic 6 Question 71

What does ServiceNow recommend as a best practice regarding data imports?

AAdjust your Transform maps, after the data is loaded into the target table.

BUse extremely large Import Sets, instead of multiple large Import Sets.

CCreate a new Import set table for each new data load.

DPlan time before your import to remove obsolete or inaccurate data.

EMonitor data quality and clean imported data, using the Data Scrub Workspace.

Suggested Answer: D

This is a best practice because it reduces the amount of data that needs to be imported, transformed, and stored in ServiceNow, and improves the data quality and performance of the system1.

Reference: Import and export resources page

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33 comments · newest first

Oliva 11 months ago

C seems a bit excessive, why create a new table every time?

Allene 11 months ago

E is super important, can't stress data quality enough!

Kanisha 11 months ago

Wait, are we really supposed to use large Import Sets? That sounds risky.

Aleta 12 months ago

Totally agree, planning ahead saves a lot of headaches!

Delmy 12 months ago

I heard D is the way to go for best practices.

Dottie 1 year ago

I vaguely recall that using multiple smaller Import Sets is better than one large one, which might make B incorrect.

Val 1 year ago

I practiced a question similar to this, and I feel like adjusting Transform maps after loading isn't recommended, so A seems off.

Kristin 1 year ago

I remember something about monitoring data quality, but I’m not sure if that was related to option E or something else.

Nickole 1 year ago

I think ServiceNow emphasizes the importance of cleaning data before importing, so maybe option D is the best practice?

Glory 1 year ago

Hmm, I'm a little stumped on this one. Data imports can be tricky, and ServiceNow has specific guidance. I'll need to think carefully about the options and try to apply my general ServiceNow knowledge to figure this out.

Allene 1 year ago

This is a good one. I remember learning about data import best practices in my ServiceNow training. I think the key is to avoid doing a single huge import and instead break it up into manageable chunks. Let me review the options with that in mind.

Argelia 1 year ago

Okay, I've got a strategy for this. ServiceNow is all about data quality and governance, so I'm guessing the right answer has to do with planning, monitoring, and cleaning the data before and after the import. I'll carefully consider each option with that in mind.

Mireya 1 year ago

Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. I know data imports are important, but I'm not totally familiar with ServiceNow's specific recommendations. I'll have to think it through and try to eliminate the options that don't sound right.

Donette 1 year ago

This seems like a pretty straightforward question about best practices for data imports in ServiceNow. I'll need to carefully review the options and think about what ServiceNow typically recommends.

Thea 2 years ago

ServiceNow recommends option E? Sounds like they want us to be data cleaning superheroes. Next thing you know, they'll be asking us to juggle flaming data files.

Chantay 2 years ago

Ah, the old 'adjust your Transform maps after the data is loaded' trick, option A. That's like trying to fix a leaky faucet after the kitchen's flooded.

Arthur 2 years ago

↳ replying to Chantay

I think option A is the way to go, adjusting Transform maps after data is loaded.

Stevie 2 years ago

↳ replying to Chantay

That's a good point, but I prefer option E, monitoring data quality is key.

Jordan 2 years ago

↳ replying to Chantay

I always go with option D, plan time before import to clean up data.

Miesha 2 years ago

Hold up, creating a new Import set table for each new data load? That's just asking for a headache, option C is not the way to go.

Clorinda 2 years ago

Hmm, I'm not sure about that. Option B seems like a recipe for disaster. Using extremely large Import Sets? That's a big nope from me.

Beckie 2 years ago

↳ replying to Clorinda

I prefer Option E for monitoring data quality.

Jeannine 2 years ago

↳ replying to Clorinda

Yeah, it's important to clean up data before importing.

Tijuana 2 years ago

↳ replying to Clorinda

I think Option D is a good practice to follow.

Lina 2 years ago

↳ replying to Clorinda

I agree, Option B does sound risky.

Joesph 2 years ago

I disagree. Option D is the way to go. Planning time to remove obsolete or inaccurate data before the import is a smart move.

Glenna 2 years ago

I think option E is the best practice. Monitoring data quality and cleaning imported data is crucial for maintaining data integrity.

Kathrine 2 years ago

↳ replying to Glenna

Using extremely large Import Sets instead of multiple large ones could also be helpful.

Cheryl 2 years ago

↳ replying to Glenna

I think option D is also crucial, planning time to remove obsolete or inaccurate data is key.

Ines 2 years ago

↳ replying to Glenna

I agree, option E is definitely important for maintaining data integrity.

Ernest 2 years ago

I believe option E is also crucial, to monitor data quality and clean imported data.

Callie 2 years ago

I agree with German, it's important to remove obsolete data before importing.

German 2 years ago

I think ServiceNow recommends option D, to plan time before importing data.

ServiceNow CSA Exam - Topic 6 Question 71 Discussion