SERVICENOW-CIS-DISCOVERY Discovery Configuration Practice Question
During discovery, a device is identified as 'Linux'. Which component is responsible for triggering the specific pattern to gather Linux-specific data?
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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The Discovery Pattern.
Discovery triggers a pattern based on the classification result, which matches the Linux classifier.
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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The CMDB Identification rule.
Why it's wrong here
This reconciles the CI.
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The Shazzam probe.
Why it's wrong here
Shazzam only scans ports.
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The Classification probe.
Why it's wrong here
This identifies the device.
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The Discovery Pattern.
Why this is correct
Patterns are the exploration tools for specific O/S.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official ServiceNow exam blueprint
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