SERVICENOW-CIS-DISCOVERY Discovery Pattern Design Practice Question
Which THREE actions occur when a pattern is published?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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The pattern moves from 'Draft' to 'Active'
Publication makes the pattern active, allows it to be used by discovery, and saves a version.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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The pattern moves from 'Draft' to 'Active'
Why this is correct
The status changes to indicate readiness.
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The MID server is restarted
Why it's wrong here
MID servers are not restarted on publish.
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The pattern is deleted
Why it's wrong here
Publishing does not delete the pattern.
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The pattern is made available to discovery schedules
Why this is correct
Activation is a primary goal of publishing.
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The pattern is saved as a new version
Why this is correct
Versioning is a core part of the publication process.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official ServiceNow exam blueprint
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