SERVICENOW-CIS-DISCOVERY CMDB Integration And Maintenance Practice Question
In the context of the CMDB, what does 'Orphan' refer to?
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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A CI with no relationships to other CIs.
An 'Orphan' CI is a CI that lacks any relationships to other CIs, which is often an indication of an incomplete CMDB model.
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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A CI with no owner.
Why it's wrong here
Ownership is separate from relationships.
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A CI that has not been scanned.
Why it's wrong here
This would be a staleness issue.
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A CI created by a guest user.
Why it's wrong here
This is a security or process issue, not an orphan CI issue.
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A CI with no relationships to other CIs.
Why this is correct
Orphans are disconnected components.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official ServiceNow exam blueprint
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