SNOW-CAD Creating and customizing tables and data Practice Question
Which THREE statements are true about database views in ServiceNow?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Database views can have fields from multiple tables
Options A, C, and D are correct. Database views are read-only (D), can combine fields from multiple tables (A), and can be used as a source for reports (C). Option B is false because database views cannot reference tables from different instances or databases; they can only combine tables within the same instance. Option E is false because database views are read-only and cannot be updated via business rules.
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Database views can have fields from multiple tables
Why this is correct
Views can join multiple tables and include fields from each.
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Database views can reference tables from different instances or databases
Why it's wrong here
Views are limited to tables within the same instance.
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A database view can be used as a source for reports
Why this is correct
Reports can be built on views like regular tables.
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Database views are read-only
Why this is correct
Views cannot be updated directly.
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Database views can be updated via business rules
Why it's wrong here
Views are read-only; data modifications are not allowed.
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