- A
Require the request to include a valid ServiceNow username and password (Basic Authentication)
Basic Auth is a built-in option for REST API security.
- B
Require a valid SAML 2.0 assertion in the request body
Why wrong: SAML assertions are for browser-based single sign-on, not REST API authentication.
- C
Require a valid OAuth 2.0 access token in the Authorization header
OAuth 2.0 is supported for token-based authentication.
- D
Require a specific API key in the request header that is validated against an API Keys application
API key authentication is provided via the 'API Keys' plugin.
- E
Require that the request originates from an IP address within a specified LDAP directory
Why wrong: LDAP is for user authentication, not IP restriction.
Question 46 of 500
SNOW-CAD Platform Features and Integration Practice Question
This SNOW-CAD practice question tests your understanding of platform features and integration. This is a configuration task: choose the command set that satisfies every stated requirement. Small differences — like 'secret' vs 'password' or 'transport input ssh' vs 'all' — change whether the answer is correct. After answering, compare your reasoning against the explanation and wrong-answer breakdown below. 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 ServiceNow instance needs to expose a REST API endpoint for external applications to query incident data. The developer creates a Scripted REST API and needs to ensure that only authorized applications can access it. Which THREE methods can be used to secure the Scripted REST API?
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
✓
Require the request to include a valid ServiceNow username and password (Basic Authentication)
Option A is correct because ServiceNow supports HTTP Basic Authentication, which requires the request to include a valid ServiceNow username and password in the Authorization header. This is a standard method for securing Scripted REST APIs, as the platform validates credentials against its user table before processing the request.
Key principle: Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
- ✓
Require the request to include a valid ServiceNow username and password (Basic Authentication)
Why this is correct
Basic Auth is a built-in option for REST API security.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- ✗
Require a valid SAML 2.0 assertion in the request body
Why it's wrong here
SAML assertions are for browser-based single sign-on, not REST API authentication.
- ✓
Require a valid OAuth 2.0 access token in the Authorization header
Why this is correct
OAuth 2.0 is supported for token-based authentication.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- ✓
Require a specific API key in the request header that is validated against an API Keys application
Why this is correct
API key authentication is provided via the 'API Keys' plugin.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- ✗
Require that the request originates from an IP address within a specified LDAP directory
Why it's wrong here
LDAP is for user authentication, not IP restriction.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
The trap here is that candidates may confuse SAML 2.0 assertions (used for SSO) with API authentication mechanisms, or assume IP-based restrictions are a valid API security method in ServiceNow, when in fact only Basic Auth, OAuth 2.0, and API keys are supported for Scripted REST APIs.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
ServiceNow Scripted REST APIs can be secured via Basic Authentication (RFC 7617) or OAuth 2.0 (RFC 6749) with bearer tokens. Basic Authentication sends credentials in Base64-encoded form, which should always be used over HTTPS to prevent interception. OAuth 2.0 provides token-based access with scopes and refresh capabilities, making it more suitable for third-party integrations where credential sharing is undesirable.
KKey Concepts to Remember
- Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- Find the constraint that changes the correct option.
- Eliminate answers that are true in general but not in this case.
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
Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Real-world example
How this comes up in practice
A junior network technician can log in to a core router but cannot reach the enable prompt or configuration mode. The AAA server is authenticating the login — but the authorisation policy only grants privilege level 1, not 15. Authentication (who you are) is working; authorisation (what you can do) is not.
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Platform Features and Integration — This question tests Platform Features and Integration — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Require the request to include a valid ServiceNow username and password (Basic Authentication) — Option A is correct because ServiceNow supports HTTP Basic Authentication, which requires the request to include a valid ServiceNow username and password in the Authorization header. This is a standard method for securing Scripted REST APIs, as the platform validates credentials against its user table before processing the request.
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