CIS-DF Governance Practice Question
Which TWO practices represent effective CMDB governance strategies for maintaining data quality? (Choose two.)
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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Assigning clear data ownership (Managed by / Support Group) for every CI class
Effective CMDB governance relies on defining clear data ownership and automating remediation workflows for non-compliant 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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Allowing any authenticated user to modify production CI configurations without restriction
Why it's wrong here
Unrestricted modification violates security and data governance standards.
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Relying entirely on end-users to manually update all server attributes via service portal requests
Why it's wrong here
Relying solely on manual updates leads to stale and inaccurate data; discovery and automation should be leveraged.
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Disabling all audit logging to improve table insert performance
Why it's wrong here
Disabling audit logs destroys traceability and violates compliance requirements.
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Assigning clear data ownership (Managed by / Support Group) for every CI class
Why this is correct
Clear ownership ensures accountability for data accuracy and remediation.
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Implementing automated remediation tasks for CMDB health and data governance violations
Why this is correct
Automating task generation ensures data discrepancies are actively addressed by owners.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official ServiceNow exam blueprint
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