SERVICENOW-CIS-DISCOVERY Discovery Pattern Design Practice Question
Which TWO items can be defined within the 'Identification Section' of a pattern?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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The CI table to be populated
The identification section holds the logic for finding the CI and the criteria for matching it against the CMDB.
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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The CI table to be populated
Why this is correct
The identification section specifies the target table.
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The number of retries for the command
Why it's wrong here
Retry logic is a step-level property, not part of the identification section.
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The SSH port to connect to
Why it's wrong here
Connection ports are defined in the Connection section.
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The MID Server selection logic
Why it's wrong here
MID selection happens at the schedule/capability level.
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The matching criteria (e.g., serial number)
Why this is correct
Matching criteria are the core of identification.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official ServiceNow exam blueprint
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