SERVICENOW-CIS-DISCOVERY CMDB Integration And Maintenance Practice Question
What is the primary function of an 'Identification Rule'?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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To define the attributes used to match incoming CI data to existing CIs.
An identification rule defines which attributes are used to uniquely identify a CI and match it against existing records.
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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To specify which MID server is used.
Why it's wrong here
MID server selection is part of the Discovery Schedule.
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To define the scan frequency.
Why it's wrong here
Frequency is defined in the Discovery Schedule.
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To define the attributes used to match incoming CI data to existing CIs.
Why this is correct
Identification rules provide the 'keys' (like serial number) used to determine if a record already exists.
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To map IP ranges.
Why it's wrong here
This is part of Discovery IP Ranges.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official ServiceNow exam blueprint
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