SERVICENOW-CIS-DISCOVERY Discovery Pattern Design Practice Question
You need to store the result of a WMI query in a variable that can be accessed across different sections of the pattern. Which step type should you use?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Set Variable
The 'Set Variable' step allows you to capture output from previous steps and assign it to a variable that persists throughout the pattern execution.
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 JSON
Why it's wrong here
Parse JSON is for processing JSON strings, not general variable assignment.
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Table Transformation
Why it's wrong here
Table transformation is used for table manipulation.
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Set Variable
Why this is correct
Set Variable is the standard way to persist data into a named variable for later use.
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Registry Extraction
Why it's wrong here
Registry extraction is a specific operation, not a variable assignment step.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official ServiceNow exam blueprint
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