SERVICENOW-CIS-DISCOVERY Mid Server Management Practice Question
An administrator needs to deploy a MID Server on a Windows host using a specific service account. Where should the credentials be stored to allow the MID Server to perform discovery?
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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In the ServiceNow Instance Credentials table
Credentials used by the MID Server for scanning are stored in the ServiceNow instance, not locally on the MID Server host.
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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In the agent.config file
Why it's wrong here
Credentials should not be stored in plain text configuration files.
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In the ServiceNow Instance Credentials table
Why this is correct
The instance securely stores credentials and sends them to the MID Server during task execution.
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In the wrapper.conf file
Why it's wrong here
This file manages Java, not target discovery credentials.
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In the local Windows Credential Manager
Why it's wrong here
Discovery uses credentials stored in the ServiceNow instance.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official ServiceNow exam blueprint
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