SERVICENOW-CIS-DISCOVERY Discovery Configuration Practice Question
Which THREE of the following are common reasons for a Discovery scan to fail?
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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Network firewall blocking ports
Missing credentials, network connectivity issues, and incorrect IP range definitions are the most frequent causes.
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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Network firewall blocking ports
Why this is correct
Very common issue.
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Incorrect IP range defined
Why this is correct
Very common issue.
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The instance database is full
Why it's wrong here
Not a primary cause.
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Invalid credentials
Why this is correct
Very common issue.
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The browser is out of date
Why it's wrong here
Irrelevant.
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Written and reviewed by Johnson Ajibi, MSc IT Security
Senior Network & Security Engineer · founder of Courseiva
Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official ServiceNow exam blueprint
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