20+ practice questions focused on Discovery Configuration — one of the most tested topics on the ServiceNow Certified Implementation Specialist - Discovery (CIS-Discovery / CIS-DISCO) (SERVICENOW-CIS-DISCOVERY) exam. Each question includes a detailed explanation so you learn why the right answer is correct.
Start Discovery Configuration PracticeWhich phase of Discovery is responsible for matching the fingerprint of a device to a specific Classification record?
Explanation: Classification is the phase where the device is identified based on the fingerprints returned by probes.
During the Classification phase, Discovery identifies a device as a Linux server but fails to populate the serial number. Which troubleshooting step is most effective?
Explanation: The ECC Queue is the central communication channel between the MID Server and the ServiceNow instance, and it logs every probe and sensor execution. When a Linux server is classified but serial number is missing, the issue typically lies in the SNMP probe's output or the pattern's parsing logic. Checking 'Input' records in the ECC Queue for SNMP probes and reviewing pattern logs directly reveals whether the probe returned the serial number and whether the pattern failed to extract it, making this the most targeted troubleshooting step.
A customer requires that a specific Discovery Schedule only executes during maintenance windows on weekends. Which configuration setting should be modified?
Explanation: Discovery Schedules control when discovery runs, and the 'Run' field determines the execution pattern. Setting it to 'Periodically' and selecting a custom Schedule record allows the schedule to run only during defined maintenance windows, such as weekends. This is the correct configuration point for time-based execution constraints.
Which of the following is NOT a phase of the Discovery process?
Explanation: The Discovery process phases are Identification, Exploration, and Shazzam (which is a port scanner phase). Verification is not a standard phase; it is part of the overall discovery cycle but not a named phase. Therefore, Verification is NOT a phase.
Which record type is used to associate a credential with a specific Discovery Schedule, allowing for secure and automated credential selection?
Explanation: A Credential Alias is used to associate a credential with a specific Discovery Schedule. It allows for secure and automated credential selection by mapping an alias to one or more credentials, which are then used during Discovery. The schedule references the alias, and the MID Server selects the appropriate credential based on the alias and target.
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