SNOW-CAD User Interface Development Practice Question
Which TWO client-side APIs are available in a Service Portal widget to interact with form fields?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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c.data (to bind data to the template)
The correct answers are B and C. In a Service Portal widget, `c.data` is the primary mechanism for data binding between the server and client. `g_form.setValue()` is available when the widget includes a form (e.g., using the Form widget or a custom form). Option A is incorrect because `spUtil.setValue()` does not exist; `spUtil` has methods like `update` and `addInfoMessage`. Option D is wrong because `g_list.setValue()` is for list views, not standard forms. Option E is incorrect because `$scope` is AngularJS's scope but the recommended pattern in Service Portal is to use `c.data` for data binding.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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spUtil.setValue()
Why it's wrong here
spUtil does not have a setValue method.
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c.data (to bind data to the template)
Why this is correct
c.data is the official way to pass data between server and client in widgets.
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g_form.setValue() (to set a field value in a form)
Why this is correct
g_form works in portal forms within widgets.
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g_list.setValue() (to set a value in a list)
Why it's wrong here
g_list is for list fields, not standard form fields.
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$scope (to set values in the controller)
Why it's wrong here
$scope is available but not recommended; c.data is preferred.
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