SNOW-CAD Practice Question: Application development using ServiceNow Studio
A developer needs to expose a custom table's data via REST API in ServiceNow Studio. Which approach should they use?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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Create a Scripted REST API in Studio.
The correct approach is to create a Scripted REST API in Studio (Option B). Studio provides a dedicated module for building custom REST APIs that can expose table data. Option A is incorrect because the system Web Services menu is not part of Studio and is used for configuring base REST APIs, not custom ones. Option C is wrong because generating an API from the Application Menu is not a standard Studio feature. Option D is incorrect because the table API requires additional configuration (ACLs) and is not directly accessible without setting up an endpoint.
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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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Configure a REST API from the system Web Services menu.
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect. This is done outside of Studio.
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Create a Scripted REST API in Studio.
Why this is correct
Correct. Studio provides a template for Scripted REST APIs.
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Generate an API from the Application Menu.
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect. Studio does not have an 'Generate API' option.
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Use the table API directly without any configuration.
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect. Table API requires ACLs and is not directly exposed via Studio.
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