SERVICENOW-CIS-DISCOVERY Discovery Pattern Design Practice Question
You are modifying a pattern and need to extract a specific attribute from a JSON response returned by an API. Which step type is most appropriate for this task?
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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Parse JSON
The Parse JSON step type is specifically designed to parse structured JSON data and map values to variables.
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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Parse Variable
Why it's wrong here
Used for simple string manipulation.
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Set Parameter
Why it's wrong here
Set Parameter defines variables but does not parse JSON content.
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Regex Extract
Why it's wrong here
Regex is better suited for unstructured text.
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Parse JSON
Why this is correct
This is the native pattern step for JSON extraction.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official ServiceNow exam blueprint
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