SERVICENOW-CIS-DISCOVERY Mid Server Management Practice Question
A MID Server is configured to scan a network segment but the scan fails with an 'Access Denied' error. Where should you look to ensure the MID Server is using the correct credentials?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Discovery Logs
The Discovery Logs provide the specific execution details, including which credentials were tried and rejected.
Answer analysis
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Discovery Logs
Why this is correct
Discovery logs capture the authentication attempts and failures.
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Service Mapping Logs
Why it's wrong here
These are specific to service mapping, not general discovery.
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MID Server Logs
Why it's wrong here
These show service status, not scan authentication details.
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Credential Store
Why it's wrong here
The store shows all credentials, but not which one was used for a specific scan.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official ServiceNow exam blueprint
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