SERVICENOW-CIS-DISCOVERY Discovery Pattern Design Practice Question
When a pattern step fails, how can you determine which step caused the failure?
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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Review the Discovery Status record log.
The Discovery status log shows the step that failed in the execution flow.
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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Re-run the Discovery as admin.
Why it's wrong here
This won't help with logic errors.
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Check the MID Server service.
Why it's wrong here
Service status doesn't explain pattern logic errors.
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Review the Discovery Status record log.
Why this is correct
The log records each step's success or failure status.
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Look at the CMDB class manager.
Why it's wrong here
That's for schema.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official ServiceNow exam blueprint
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