CIS-HR Security And Data Protection Practice Question
An HR department requires that only users with the 'sn_hr_core.admin' role can modify HR Services. Which security mechanism must be configured to ensure this role restriction is enforced during the service definition process?
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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Access Control Lists (ACLs)
Access Control Lists (ACLs) are the fundamental platform security mechanism used to restrict CRUD operations on tables and fields based on roles.
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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Client Scripts
Why it's wrong here
Client scripts are for user interaction and can be bypassed; they are not security controls.
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UI Policies
Why it's wrong here
UI Policies control visibility on the client side but do not provide server-side security.
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Access Control Lists (ACLs)
Why this is correct
ACLs are the primary tool to define role-based access for table operations.
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Workflow Activities
Why it's wrong here
Workflows manage processes, not the security permissions of the administrators defining them.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official ServiceNow exam blueprint
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