SNOW-CAD Working with Data Practice Question
Which TWO statements about Database Views in ServiceNow are correct?
⚠ Common exam trap
ServiceNow often tests the misconception that Database Views are physical tables or that they can improve write performance, when in fact they are virtual and read-only, designed solely for reporting and data aggregation.
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
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Database Views can be used to join multiple tables for reporting purposes.
Database Views in ServiceNow are virtual tables that combine data from one or more tables without storing the data physically. They are primarily used for reporting and data analysis, allowing you to join multiple tables and present a unified dataset. Option D is correct because Database Views are specifically designed to join multiple tables for reporting, enabling complex queries across related records.
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 improve write performance by reducing the number of tables.
Why it's wrong here
Views are for reads, not writes.
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Database Views are stored as separate physical tables.
Why it's wrong here
Views are virtual, not physical.
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Database Views allow direct updates to the underlying tables through the view.
Why it's wrong here
Views are read-only in ServiceNow.
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Database Views can be used to join multiple tables for reporting purposes.
Why this is correct
Correct, they are used for reporting across tables.
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Database Views can include fields from parent and child tables.
Why this is correct
Views can include fields from related tables.
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