- A
var gr = new GlideAggregate('incident'); gr.addQuery('priority', 1); gr.query();
Why wrong: GlideAggregate is for aggregation queries, not direct record updates.
- B
var gr = new GlideRecord('incident'); gr.addEncodedQuery('priority=1^active=true'); gr.query();
Encoded query also works correctly.
- C
var gr = new GlideRecord('incident'); gr.get('priority', 1); gr.get('active', true);
Why wrong: get() is for retrieving a single record by sys_id, not querying.
- D
var gr = new GlideRecord('incident'); gr.addQuery('priority', 1); gr.addQuery('active', true); gr.query();
This correctly queries open priority 1 incidents.
Question 238 of 500
SNOW-CAD GlideRecord Practice Question
This SNOW-CAD practice question tests your understanding of core application development. Read the scenario carefully and evaluate each option against the stated constraints before committing to an answer. A key principle to apply: glideRecord. Once you have made your selection, read the full explanation to reinforce the concept and understand why each distractor is designed to mislead on exam day.
A developer needs to create a scheduled job that runs every Monday at 8 AM to update all incidents with a priority of '1' that are still open. Which condition script should be used in the scheduled job?
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
✓
var gr = new GlideRecord('incident'); gr.addEncodedQuery('priority=1^active=true'); gr.query();
Options B and D are both correct because they correctly query for incidents with priority=1 and active=true. Option B uses `addEncodedQuery` with the combined condition string, while option D uses chained `addQuery` calls—both are valid and equivalent. Option A incorrectly uses `GlideAggregate`, which is for aggregation, not record retrieval. Option C incorrectly uses the `get` method with two arguments, which does not perform a query for multiple records.
Key principle: GlideRecord
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
- ✗
var gr = new GlideAggregate('incident'); gr.addQuery('priority', 1); gr.query();
Why it's wrong here
GlideAggregate is for aggregation queries, not direct record updates.
- ✓
var gr = new GlideRecord('incident'); gr.addEncodedQuery('priority=1^active=true'); gr.query();
Why this is correct
Encoded query also works correctly.
Related concept
GlideRecord
- ✗
var gr = new GlideRecord('incident'); gr.get('priority', 1); gr.get('active', true);
Why it's wrong here
get() is for retrieving a single record by sys_id, not querying.
- ✓
var gr = new GlideRecord('incident'); gr.addQuery('priority', 1); gr.addQuery('active', true); gr.query();
Why this is correct
This correctly queries open priority 1 incidents.
Related concept
GlideRecord
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
The trap is that both B and D are correct, but some candidates might incorrectly eliminate D thinking that chaining `addQuery` is less efficient or invalid when in fact both approaches work. Another trap is choosing A or C due to misunderstanding the proper use of GlideRecord methods.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
Under the hood, `addEncodedQuery` parses the encoded query string into a `GlideQueryCondition` object that is appended to the `GlideRecord`'s internal query builder. The caret (`^`) acts as a logical AND operator, allowing multiple conditions to be combined without needing separate `addQuery` calls. In scheduled jobs, using encoded queries is preferred for readability and to avoid common mistakes with condition chaining, especially when dealing with complex filters.
KKey Concepts to Remember
- GlideRecord
- addEncodedQuery
- addQuery
- Scheduled Job Conditions
TExam Day Tips
- Watch for words such as best, first, most likely and least administrative effort.
- Review why wrong options are wrong, not only why the correct option is correct.
Key takeaway
GlideRecord
Real-world example
How this comes up in practice
A practitioner preparing for the SNOW-CAD exam encounters this exact type of scenario on the job. The correct answer here is not the most general option — it is the best answer for the specific constraint described. GlideRecord Real exam questions reward reading the full scenario before eliminating options, because the constraint defines which answer fits.
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What does this SNOW-CAD question test?
Core Application Development — This question tests Core Application Development — GlideRecord.
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: var gr = new GlideRecord('incident'); gr.addEncodedQuery('priority=1^active=true'); gr.query(); — Options B and D are both correct because they correctly query for incidents with priority=1 and active=true. Option B uses `addEncodedQuery` with the combined condition string, while option D uses chained `addQuery` calls—both are valid and equivalent. Option A incorrectly uses `GlideAggregate`, which is for aggregation, not record retrieval. Option C incorrectly uses the `get` method with two arguments, which does not perform a query for multiple records.
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What is the key concept behind this question?
GlideRecord
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