Be able to explain how Case Templates prefill case fields, list valid customer interaction channels, describe default State behavior for cases linked to problems, and identify the minimum portal role for self-service. The key is knowing default behavior versus what requires explicit configuration.
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Domain overview
Case Management covers the lifecycle of a customer service case in ServiceNow CSM: creation from channels like portal, email, phone, and chat; applying Case Templates; relating cases to problems, changes, and other cases; and agent/consumer roles. Questions test configuration behavior and default field logic rather than UI navigation, so know how templates, states, and roles interact on the Case table.
Exam objectives
Applying a Case Template to prefill fields such as short description, priority, and category on a new case
Valid customer interaction channels including the customer service portal, email, phone, and chat
Default case State behavior when a linked problem is resolved, and how problem linkage affects case workflow
Minimum role needed for a user to manage their own profile and cases on the customer service portal
Assuming a Case Template creates the case itself; it only populates default field values on the record.
Believing resolving a linked problem automatically closes the case; the case State does not auto-close by default.
Confusing the minimum portal self-service role with agent or admin roles that grant broader case management rights.
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An implementation specialist is setting up Case Lifecycle Management and needs to configure state transitions so that a case cannot move directly from 'New' to 'Closed'. Where are these state transition rules defined in CSM?
2A company requires that when a case is created with a specific product, a related problem record must be automatically created and linked to the case. Where should the administrator configure this automation?
3A customer service manager wants to ensure that newly created cases are automatically assigned to the appropriate agent based on their skill set and current workload. Which feature should the administrator configure?
4An agent needs to create a follow-up case that is related to an existing parent case, where the child case inherits specific account and product details. What is the standard UI action available on the Case form to accomplish this?
5An agent is reviewing a case and wants to see all historical cases submitted by the same account. Where can the agent view this relationship natively on the Case form?
6An organization uses Major Case Management and needs to automatically invite stakeholders to a major case meeting as soon as a major case is proposed. Which feature facilitates this capability?
7A system administrator is configuring case creation channels and enables the ServiceNow Virtual Agent. Where can end-users interact with the Virtual Agent to deflect cases before submission?
8A customer service supervisor wants to ensure that cases flagged with a 'High' priority have a target resolution time of 8 hours, regardless of the account tier. Which feature should be used to define this metric?
9An implementation specialist needs to ensure that when a case reaches the 'Resolved' state, a mandatory satisfaction survey is automatically sent to the customer contact. How should this be configured?
10Which TWO features are provided by the Major Case Management plugin? (Choose two.)
11When configuring Case Resolution Workflows, what are THREE key considerations or components an administrator must account for? (Choose three.)
12An implementation specialist is configuring Case Creation channels in CSM. Which THREE channels are supported natively out-of-the-box? (Choose three.)
13An administrator is setting up Case Escalation rules. Which THREE methods or triggers can be used to escalate a case? (Choose three.)
14Which TWO components are typically included in a CSM Case Playbook configuration? (Choose two.)
15When linking a Case to a Problem record, what are THREE distinct benefits or behaviors enabled in CSM? (Choose three.)
16A customer service manager wants to automatically assign incoming cases based on the agent's skillset matching the product associated with the case. Which ServiceNow feature should be configured to achieve this?
17A customer service agent needs to escalate a complex case to a back-office team without losing the context of the current customer interaction. Which feature should the agent use to initiate this process while keeping the original case active?
18A client wants to implement a custom case lifecycle where agents can move a case from 'Awaiting Info' directly to 'Cancelled', but only if the user has the 'sn_csm.manager' role. Where is the best place to configure this restriction?
19An administrator is setting up Advanced Work Assignment (AWA) for CSM cases. Which THREE components must be configured to ensure cases are successfully routed to available agents using AWA? (Choose three.)
20Which TWO actions can be performed from a Case record to initiate cross-functional collaboration in Customer Service Management? (Choose two.)
21An organization utilizes CSM Case Categories and Subcategories. Which TWO statements are true regarding how category hierarchies affect case management configuration? (Choose two.)
22When configuring Major Case Management, what is the impact of promoting a child case to a major case?
23A customer service manager wants to ensure that cases created via Email are automatically assigned to the correct specialized team. Which configuration should be used to achieve this?
24To enable case-to-problem linkage, which ServiceNow module must be active and properly configured to ensure that problem records can impact multiple related cases?
25Which field on the Case form is mandatory to transition a case from 'New' to 'Work in Progress' using the default CSM workflow?
26Where can an agent view the history of all communications sent and received for a specific case?
27When using 'Case Templates', what is the primary benefit for an agent?
28An organization wants to escalate cases automatically if they are not resolved within 24 hours. Which tool should be used?
29When mapping a problem to a case, what happens if the 'Propagate updates' checkbox is selected?
30Which mechanism is used to determine if a user has access to create a case on the Customer Service Portal?
31If a case remains in the 'New' state despite assignment, which configuration area should be inspected first?
32What is the purpose of the 'Case Task' in the CSM application?
33When using 'Guided Decisions' in CSM, what are they designed to do?
34Which role is the minimum required for a user to manage their own profile and cases on the portal?
35Which tool in ServiceNow allows administrators to visualize the lifecycle of a case?
36An agent needs to attach a Knowledge article to a case to help the customer. Where should the agent look?
37If a customer service agent is unable to view the 'Major Case' tab on a case, what is the most likely cause?
38What is the primary function of the 'Case Audit' history?
39How can a customer provide feedback on a resolved case?
40When a case is linked to a problem, what is the default behavior regarding the case's 'State' field when the problem is resolved?
41Which state does a case go into after an agent has finished working on it and it is ready to be closed?
42Which component manages the routing of incoming cases based on agent availability and skills?
43When creating a new record producer for CSM, what is the best practice for capturing 'Customer' information?
44What is the result of using a 'Case Template' on a case record?
45Where can agents see the 'Case priority' calculated?
46What is the purpose of the 'Additional comments' field?
47Which of the following best describes the relationship between a 'Case' and a 'Service Contract'?
48Which of the following is true regarding 'Case Escalation'?
49What should an agent do if a case is misrouted to their team?
50How are 'Assignment Rules' triggered in the CSM application?
51Which of the following is a capability of 'Major Case Management'?
52Which status indicates that a case is currently being worked on by an agent?
53What is the advantage of using 'Record Producers' in the Service Portal?
54Which TWO of the following are primary channels for creating a CSM case?
55Which THREE of the following are valid ways to assign a case?
56Which TWO of the following are key components of the CSM case lifecycle?
57If an agent wants to view all cases associated with a specific account, where is the best place to find this information?
58Which THREE of the following items can be included in a Case Template?
59Which TWO of the following can trigger a Case notification?
60Which THREE of the following are benefits of the Case-to-Problem linkage?
61Which TWO of the following are valid ways for a customer to interact with a case?
62Which THREE of the following are considered 'Work Channels' in CSM?
63Which TWO of the following actions can a manager perform on a case?
64Which THREE things must be true for a Case Assignment Rule to execute?
65Which TWO of the following can be used to track case performance?
66Which THREE actions are available when viewing a Case in the 'Major Case' context?
67Which TWO tools help maintain data consistency in cases?
68A company wants to allow customers to create cases via email. Where is the mapping between the incoming email headers and the case fields configured?
69When utilizing Major Case Management, what happens to the child cases when a state change occurs on the primary Major Case?
70Which path in the Navigator is used to define new Case Types?
71Which TWO of the following are valid ways to create a Case in CSM?
72An agent needs to escalate a case that is currently assigned to a group. Which tool provides the interface to track the escalation and define the 'Escalation Reason'?
73When configuring the Assignment Workbench for CSM, what can you use to influence the agent selection process?
74A customer service manager wants to ensure that when a case is created for a VIP account, the case is automatically assigned to a specific assignment group and a notification is sent to the group manager. The manager asks an implementation specialist to configure this behavior. Which TWO components are required to achieve this? (Choose two.)
75A customer service agent is working on a case and needs to transfer the case to another agent who has specialized knowledge. The agent wants to ensure that the case history and all related information are preserved. Which action should the agent take?
76A customer service agent is working on a case and needs to send a response to the customer that includes a personalized greeting, case details, and a resolution summary. The agent wants to ensure the email uses the correct customer name and case number automatically. Which feature should the agent use to compose this email?
77A customer service manager at a telecommunications company wants to ensure that when a case is created for a customer with multiple active cases, the system automatically links the new case to the existing ones based on matching values in the 'Customer' and 'Product' fields. Which CSM feature should the manager configure to achieve this?
78A customer service agent is working on a case and needs to add a comment that will be visible to the customer on the customer service portal. Which field should the agent use to ensure the comment is customer-visible?
79A CSM implementation specialist is configuring the case resolution process. They need to ensure that when a case is resolved, certain actions occur automatically. Which TWO of the following are valid ways to trigger actions upon case resolution? (Choose two.)
Be able to explain how Case Templates prefill case fields, list valid customer interaction channels, describe default State behavior for cases linked to problems, and identify the minimum portal role for self-service. The key is knowing default behavior versus what requires explicit configuration.
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