SERVICENOW-CIS-DISCOVERY Mid Server Management Practice Question
What is the purpose of the 'MID Server Validation' process?
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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To provide a security handshake between the instance and the MID Server
Validation ensures that the MID Server is trusted by the instance and authorized to execute commands.
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 check for the latest software version
Why it's wrong here
Version checks happen automatically via upgrades.
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To provide a security handshake between the instance and the MID Server
Why this is correct
Validation verifies the MID Server identity using a certificate handshake.
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To verify the network speed to the instance
Why it's wrong here
Network latency is not part of the validation process.
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To confirm the MID Server has enough RAM
Why it's wrong here
Performance is checked via system logs, not validation.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official ServiceNow exam blueprint
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