Match each ServiceNow update set state to its meaning.
Drag a concept onto its matching description — or click a concept then click the description.
Update set is being worked on
All changes have been captured and committed locally
Update set has been applied to the target instance
Update set will not be committed
Update set is being tested for conflicts
Answer choices
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
In progress: Changes are currently being made.
Update set states control the lifecycle of change tracking. 'In progress' indicates active work, 'Complete' indicates all changes are added, 'Committed' indicates the set is applied to an instance, and 'Submitted' indicates it is sent for review. Common confusions include swapping 'In progress' and 'Complete' definitions.
Answer analysis
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
In progress: Changes are currently being made.
Why this is correct
Correct: 'In progress' means the update set is being actively worked on.
In progress: All changes have been added.
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect: This definition describes the 'Complete' state, not 'In progress'.
Complete: All changes have been added.
Why this is correct
Correct: 'Complete' means all intended changes are in the update set.
Complete: Changes are currently being made.
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect: This describes 'In progress', not 'Complete'.
Committed: The update set has been committed to the instance.
Why this is correct
Correct: 'Committed' means the update set has been applied to the target instance.
Submitted: The update set has been submitted for review.
Why this is correct
Correct: 'Submitted' means the update set is awaiting approval or deployment.
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