CIS-CSM Communities Practice Question
What happens to a community discussion thread when it is locked by a moderator?
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
✓
Users can no longer post new replies to the thread, but existing content remains visible
Locking a thread prevents users from adding further replies or comments to it while keeping the existing content visible.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
- ✗
The thread is automatically converted into an IT incident
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect. Conversion requires explicit manual action.
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Only system administrators can view the thread
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect. Locking affects write access (replies), not read access.
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The thread is permanently deleted from the database
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect. Deletion removes the thread entirely; locking preserves it read-only.
- ✓
Users can no longer post new replies to the thread, but existing content remains visible
Why this is correct
Correct. Locking disables further replies while preserving historical reading value.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official ServiceNow exam blueprint
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