CIS-ITSM Incident Management Practice Question
Which table is the base table for the 'Incident' table?
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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task
The Incident table extends the Task table, which is a common parent for most ServiceNow work-related tables.
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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sys_user
Why it's wrong here
Users are independent of incidents.
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task
Why this is correct
Incident is a child of the Task table.
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problem
Why it's wrong here
Problem and Incident are peers under the Task table.
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cmdb_ci
Why it's wrong here
The incident is not a CI.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official ServiceNow exam blueprint
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