SNOW-CAD Creating and customizing tables and data Practice Question
This SNOW-CAD practice question tests your understanding of creating and customizing tables and data. The scenario asks you to isolate a root cause — eliminate options that address a different problem before choosing. 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.
Which THREE statements are true about database views in ServiceNow?
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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Database views can have fields from multiple tables
Options B, C, and E are correct. Database views are read-only (B), can be used as report sources (C), and can combine fields from multiple tables (E). Option A is false because views cannot reference external databases. Option D is false because views are read-only and cannot be updated via business rules.
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.
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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.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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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.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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Database views are read-only
Why this is correct
Views cannot be updated directly.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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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.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
Many certification questions include familiar terms but test a specific constraint. Read the exact wording before choosing an answer that is generally true but wrong for this case.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
This question should be treated as a scenario, not a definition check. Identify the problem, the constraint and the best action. Then compare each option against those facts.
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.
Use explanations to understand the rule behind the answer.
TExam Day Tips
→Underline the problem statement mentally.
→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 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. Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option. Real exam questions reward reading the full scenario before eliminating options, because the constraint defines which answer fits.
What to study next
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Identify which SNOW-CAD exam domain this question belongs to, then review the specific concept being tested. Practise related questions in that domain and focus on understanding why each wrong answer is tempting — not just why the correct answer is right.
Creating and customizing tables and data — This question tests Creating and customizing tables and data — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Database views can have fields from multiple tables — Options B, C, and E are correct. Database views are read-only (B), can be used as report sources (C), and can combine fields from multiple tables (E). Option A is false because views cannot reference external databases. Option D is false because views are read-only and cannot be updated via business rules.
What should I do if I get this SNOW-CAD question wrong?
Identify which SNOW-CAD exam domain this question belongs to, then review the specific concept being tested. Practise related questions in that domain and focus on understanding why each wrong answer is tempting — not just why the correct answer is right.
What is the key concept behind this question?
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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