CIS-CSM Knowledge Management Practice Question
An implementation specialist is configuring Contextual Search for CSM cases. When an agent opens a case with a specific Product and Category, the system should automatically suggest relevant knowledge articles from a specific Knowledge Base. Where should the specialist configure this specific matching rule?
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Contextual Search Search Contexts
Contextual Search configurations determine which tables and fields trigger searches and what search providers are used. Search contexts can be configured to filter search results by specific knowledge bases or criteria based on case field values.
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Contextual Search Search Contexts
Why this is correct
Search Contexts define the result configs, resource configurations, and conditions under which specific knowledge bases are searched for a given table like sn_customerservice_case.
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Article Feedback Property Table
Why it's wrong here
This table deals with feedback and ratings on published articles, not search execution rules.
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Case Management Properties
Why it's wrong here
Case Management properties handle global case behaviors, not granular Contextual Search result filtering.
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Knowledge Management Service Portal Settings
Why it's wrong here
These settings govern how articles appear on portals rather than managing Contextual Search matching rules for agent workspaces.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official ServiceNow exam blueprint
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