SNOW-CAD Core Application Development Practice Question
A developer needs to ensure that a catalog variable of type 'Reference' displays only active users from the sys_user table. Which property configuration should be applied to the variable?
⚠ Common exam trap
Many exam-takers confuse 'Reference qual' with 'Ref qual' or think 'Condition' is the correct property, when in fact 'Ref qual' is the exact property name used on reference variables in ServiceNow.
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Set 'Ref qual' to 'active=true'
The 'Ref qual' (Reference qualifier) property on a reference variable allows you to specify a condition to filter the records displayed in the lookup. Setting it to 'active=true' restricts the reference field to show only active users from the sys_user table, ensuring the developer meets the requirement.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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Set 'Reference qual' to 'active=true'
Why it's wrong here
The field name is 'Ref qual', not 'Reference qual'.
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Set 'Condition' to 'active=true'
Why it's wrong here
There is no 'Condition' field on a reference variable; the correct field is 'Ref qual'.
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Set 'Ref qual' to 'active=true'
Why this is correct
Ref qual allows a condition to filter the reference list.
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Set 'Default value' to 'active=true'
Why it's wrong here
Default value sets an initial value, not a filter condition.
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