SNOW-CSA UI, Navigation and Forms — Timed 20 Questions

Question 1

A system administrator needs to allow end users to add a 'Mobile Phone' field to the incident form without modifying the form layout for all users. Which feature should be used?

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Enable personalization on the form. Personalization allows individual users to add fields to a form without affecting the form layout for all users. By enabling personalization on the incident form, the system administrator grants end users the ability to add the 'Mobile Phone' field to their own view of the form, which is stored per user in the sys_user_preference table.

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Create a new form section

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Configure a UI policy

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Set an ACL to allow field addition

Question 2

A user reports that after clicking 'New' on the incident module, the form loads but the 'Category' field is missing. Other users see the field. What is the most likely cause?

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The user has a personal form layout that removed the field. Option C is correct because the user's personal form layout can override the default form view, removing fields like 'Category' for that specific user while others see the field. This is a common scenario where a user has customized their own form layout, either intentionally or accidentally, by dragging the field off the form or using the personalization options.

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The field is hidden by a UI policy

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The field is not in the default form view

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The user's role does not have read access to the field

Question 3

An administrator wants to create a new module under the 'User Administration' application menu. Which module type should be used to display a list of users?

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List. Option A is correct because a List module type is specifically designed to display a table of records from a specified table, such as the sys_user table for users. When creating a module under the 'User Administration' application menu, selecting List allows the administrator to configure the module to show a list view of user records, including columns, filters, and sorting options.

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Form

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URL

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Report

Question 4

A company has a custom table 'u_asset' and wants the 'Asset' module in the application navigator to show only records where 'active=true'. How can this be achieved?

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Set a condition on the 'Filter' property of the module. Option B is correct because the 'Filter' property on a module in the application navigator allows you to define a condition (e.g., 'active=true') that restricts which records from the underlying table are displayed when the module is clicked. This is the standard method for scoping module results without altering security or user interface behavior globally.

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Use an ACL to restrict access

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Create a UI policy on the table

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Add a client script to the list

Question 5

An administrator needs to ensure that when a user changes the 'State' field to 'Resolved' on an incident form, the 'Resolution Notes' field becomes mandatory. What should be configured?

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UI policy. A UI policy is the correct choice because it allows you to make a field mandatory based on a condition on the same form without requiring a server round-trip. When the 'State' field changes to 'Resolved', the UI policy can set the 'Resolution Notes' field to mandatory, and it runs client-side in real-time as the user interacts with the form.

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Business rule

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Client script with onChange event

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Data policy

Question 6

A user wants to quickly find an incident by its number without navigating through menus. Which feature should they use?

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Navigator filter. The Navigator filter allows users to quickly locate any record, including incidents, by typing its number directly into the filter field at the top of the left-hand navigation pane. This bypasses the need to navigate through menus or modules, providing instant access to the specific record. It is the fastest method for finding a record by its unique identifier without leaving the current view.

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Favorites

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History

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Global search

Question 7

An administrator wants to add a new application 'HR Service' to the application navigator with a custom icon. Which table stores the application menu and module definitions?

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sys_app_application. The table `sys_app_application` stores the definitions for application menus and modules, which are used to build the application navigator in ServiceNow. When an administrator adds a new application like 'HR Service' with a custom icon, the menu and module records are created in this table, linking to the application record in `sys_app`.

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sys_app

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sys_ui_module

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sys_app_module

Question 8

A system administrator needs to hide the 'Delete' button on the incident form for users with the 'itil' role, but allow it for administrators. What is the best approach?

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UI policy with role condition. A UI Policy with a role condition is the best approach because it dynamically controls the visibility of the 'Delete' button on the incident form based on the user's role. UI Policies run client-side and can hide or show fields and buttons without requiring a page refresh, making them ideal for form-level UI changes. By setting the condition to 'role=itil' and the action to 'Hide', the button will be hidden for itil users but remain visible for administrators who do not have that condition applied.

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Modify the form view to remove the button

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Business rule checking role

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ACL with condition on role

Question 9

An administrator wants to create a new view called 'Mobile View' for the incident form to optimize it for mobile devices. Where should this view be created?

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On the 'incident' table record under 'Views'. Option B is correct because views for specific tables, such as the 'incident' table, are created directly on the table record under the 'Views' related list. This allows the administrator to define a custom layout optimized for mobile devices, which is then stored as a 'sys_ui_view' record associated with the table. The platform uses this view when the 'Mobile View' is selected or when the form is accessed from a mobile device.

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On the 'sys_ui_section' table

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In the 'sys_ui_view' table directly

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In the 'Application Navigator' module

Question 10

Which TWO statements about the ServiceNow application navigator are true? (Choose two.)

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The navigator can be filtered by typing in the filter field.. Option C is correct because the ServiceNow application navigator includes a built-in filter field that allows users to quickly locate modules, reports, or other navigator entries by typing keywords. This filter dynamically narrows the displayed items based on the input, improving navigation efficiency without requiring administrative changes.

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The navigator displays all tables in the instance.

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Users can add links to the navigator as favorites.

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End users can add new modules to the navigator.

Question 11

Which THREE actions can be performed using UI policies? (Choose three.)

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Make a field read-only. Option B is correct because UI policies can set the 'read-only' attribute on a field, preventing users from modifying its value based on conditions. This is a core function of UI policies, which control field behavior on a form without requiring server-side scripting.

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Set a field's default value

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Create a new field on the form

Question 12

Which TWO are valid options when configuring a module in the application navigator? (Choose two.)

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Link type. Option B is correct because the 'Link type' is a required configuration when adding a module to the application navigator. It determines how the module behaves when clicked, such as opening a new window, displaying in the same window, or using a specific UI action. Without setting the link type, the module cannot properly navigate the user to the intended target.

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Table name (optional)

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Role (optional)

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Module name (optional)

Question 13

Which THREE are correct about form views? (Choose three.)

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A form view defines which fields are displayed and their layout.. Option C is correct because form views in ServiceNow are the primary mechanism for controlling which fields appear on a form and how they are arranged (e.g., order, sections, and visibility). The view definition is stored in the 'sys_ui_view' table and can be customized per table to tailor the user experience without altering the underlying data model.

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Form views can be imported from other instances.

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A form view can only contain one section.

Question 14

A large enterprise with over 10,000 users and 50,000 active incidents has been using ServiceNow for two years. Recently, the IT managers have noticed that the incident form loads very slowly for end users, especially when opening existing records. The form contains over 40 fields including several reference fields like 'Configuration Item', 'Assignment group', and 'Assigned to'. The system administrator suspects that the form is slow due to the number of fields and the way they are loaded. Additionally, the admin wants to improve the user experience by reducing clutter. The admin is considering several approaches: (A) removing fields from the default view to reduce the number of fields loaded, (B) enabling 'Form Layout Personalization' so users can hide fields they don't need, (C) creating a new view with fewer fields and assigning it to all users via a UI policy based on role, (D) using 'Form Sections' to collapse fields into tabs. Which approach is the most effective for improving form load performance while maintaining usability?

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Create a new view with only essential fields and assign it to users via a UI policy based on role.. Creating a new view with only essential fields and assigning it via a UI policy based on role directly reduces the number of fields loaded on the form, which minimizes database queries and client-side rendering overhead. This approach improves performance because ServiceNow loads all fields in a view, including reference fields that trigger additional lookups, so fewer fields mean faster load times. It also maintains usability by tailoring the form to specific roles, ensuring users see only relevant data without manual customization.

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Enable Form Layout Personalization so users can hide fields they don't need.

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Remove fields from the default view to reduce the number of fields loaded.

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Use Form Sections to collapse fields into tabs.

Question 15

A user reports that the 'My Work' module is missing from the application navigator. The administrator has assigned the user the 'sn_hr_core.hr_case_agent' role. Which step should the administrator take to troubleshoot this issue?

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Check the sys_module list for role requirements on the 'My Work' module.. The 'My Work' module is a standard application module that may have role-based visibility restrictions defined in the sys_module record. By checking the sys_module list, the administrator can verify if the 'sn_hr_core.hr_case_agent' role is included in the required roles for the module. If the role is missing, the module will not appear in the application navigator for that user.

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Ask the user to clear their browser cache and reload the instance.

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Deactivate and reactivate the 'My Work' module in the application navigator.

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Assign the user the 'admin' role to ensure full access.

Question 16

A ServiceNow administrator wants to create a new form section that appears only when the 'State' field is set to 'In Progress'. Which configuration should be used?

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Create a UI Policy with a condition on the 'State' field.. A UI Policy is the correct configuration because it allows an administrator to define conditions (e.g., 'State' is 'In Progress') that dynamically show or hide form sections, fields, or make fields mandatory/read-only on the client side without requiring a server round trip. This is the standard mechanism for controlling form section visibility based on field values in ServiceNow.

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Create an Access Control Rule (ACL) on the form section.

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Create a Business Rule that sets the section visibility.

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Create a UI Action with a condition on the 'State' field.

Question 17

An administrator needs to provide a custom view for the Incident table that hides the 'Description' field and reorders fields for a specific group of users. The view should be accessible from the form context menu. Which approach should the administrator take?

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Create a new view for the Incident table and assign it to a user criteria that includes the group.. Option C is correct because creating a new view for the Incident table and assigning it to a user criteria that includes the group allows the administrator to define a custom form layout (hiding the 'Description' field and reordering fields) that is automatically applied to all members of that group. Views are the native mechanism in ServiceNow for providing different form configurations to different users based on user criteria, and they are accessible from the form context menu via the 'View' option.

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Create a UI Policy that hides the 'Description' field and reorders fields for the specific group.

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Use the 'Personalize Form' option to rearrange fields and share the view with the group.

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Write a Business Rule that updates the form configuration when the group members open a record.

Question 18

An administrator notices that a custom module added to the application navigator is not visible to users with the 'itil' role. The module's 'Application' field is set to 'Global' and 'Roles' is empty. What is the most likely cause?

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The module's 'Application' field is set to 'Global', which restricts visibility to admin users only.. Option A is correct because when a module's 'Application' field is set to 'Global', it restricts visibility to users with the 'admin' role only, regardless of the 'Roles' field being empty. The 'Global' application scope is reserved for system-level modules that should only be accessible to administrators, not standard users like those with the 'itil' role. This is a common configuration trap where setting an application to 'Global' overrides the empty 'Roles' field, making the module invisible to non-admin users.

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The module's 'Active' flag is set to false.

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The module was added using the 'Personalize Module' option, which is user-specific.

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The 'Roles' field is empty, so the module is not visible to any user.

Question 19

Which TWO actions can an administrator perform using the 'Application Navigator' module (sys_app_module)? (Choose two.)

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Change the order of modules within a menu.. Option A is correct because the 'Application Navigator' module (sys_app_module) allows administrators to reorder modules within a menu by adjusting the 'Order' field. This directly controls the sequence in which modules appear in the application navigator, enabling customization of the user interface hierarchy.

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Create a UI Policy that shows or hides the module.

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Define a filter condition for the module's menu.

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Set the default view for a form.

Question 20

Which THREE of the following are valid ways to customize the form layout for a table in ServiceNow? (Choose three.)

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Using the 'Form Layout' option from the table's context menu to add/remove fields.. Option A is correct because the 'Form Layout' option, accessible from the table's context menu (or via the 'Configure' > 'Form Layout' menu), allows administrators to add, remove, and reorder fields on a form. This directly modifies the underlying form XML configuration for the table, making it a standard and valid method for customizing form layout.

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Using the 'Personalize Form' option to reorder fields for all users.

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Writing a Client Script that sets the visibility of fields.