SERVICENOW-CIS-DISCOVERY Discovery Pattern Design Practice Question
You are writing a pattern that requires data from a REST API endpoint that returns a nested JSON array. Which step type is most appropriate to extract a specific attribute from an object located at the third index of the nested array?
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 allows for the use of JSONPath, which is the standard way to traverse complex, nested JSON structures in ServiceNow patterns.
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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Table Transformation
Why it's wrong here
Table Transformation is used for converting delimited text into tables, not JSON parsing.
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Parse JSON
Why this is correct
Parse JSON supports JSONPath for specific attribute extraction from arrays and objects.
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Set Variable
Why it's wrong here
Set Variable is for simple assignments, not traversing nested JSON.
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Regex Extraction
Why it's wrong here
Regex is ineffective for complex, structural JSON navigation.
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