SERVICENOW-CIS-DISCOVERY Discovery Configuration Practice Question
If you need to ensure that a Discovery scan does not impact network traffic, what is a recommended best practice?
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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Distribute discovery scans across multiple schedules and MID servers.
Staggering discovery schedules and using IP ranges to distribute the load across time and MID servers is the standard practice.
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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Set the discovery to run at night.
Why it's wrong here
This helps, but is not a technical configuration.
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Disable the Shazzam phase.
Why it's wrong here
Discovery won't work.
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Limit the scan to one IP per hour.
Why it's wrong here
Too restrictive.
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Distribute discovery scans across multiple schedules and MID servers.
Why this is correct
Load balancing is the key strategy.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official ServiceNow exam blueprint
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