CIS-DF Configuration Practice Question
An enterprise is planning to deploy a complex multi-tier application architecture. They want to ensure that application services are mapped using the correct relationship types between technical CIs and logical service nodes. Which recommended relationship type represents the connection between a logical application service and its running software instance?
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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Runs on / Runs
The 'Hosted on' or 'Runs on / Runs' relationship types are standard for connecting software instances and application components to underlying hosting CIs.
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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Contains / Contained by
Why it's wrong here
Contains is typically used for physical or logical containment (e.g., chassis contains blade).
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Runs on / Runs
Why this is correct
Runs on / Runs is the standard CSDM relationship type linking software instances to the compute CIs they execute upon.
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Used by / Uses
Why it's wrong here
Used by / Uses is generally reserved for business-level or service-to-service dependencies.
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Connects to / Connected by
Why it's wrong here
Connects to is used for network interface and physical link connectivity.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official ServiceNow exam blueprint
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