SNOW-CSA Self-Service and Automation Practice Question
A catalog item has multiple variables, and the administrator wants to show a variable only if a previous variable is set to a specific value. Which feature should be used?
⚠ Common exam trap
It's easy for candidates to confuse Catalog Client Scripts with UI Policies because both can react to variable changes, but UI Policies are the correct no-code solution for simple show/hide logic, while Catalog Client Scripts require scripting and are intended for more complex client-side behaviors.
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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UI Policy
A UI Policy is the correct feature because it allows an administrator to dynamically show or hide catalog item variables based on the value of a previous variable, without requiring any client-side scripting. UI Policies run on the client side and evaluate conditions in real-time, making them ideal for this declarative, condition-based visibility requirement.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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UI Policy
Why this is correct
UI policies control visibility and mandatory conditions.
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Client Script
Why it's wrong here
Client scripts can hide fields but UI policy is the recommended approach.
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Catalog Client Script
Why it's wrong here
Catalog client scripts are used for actions, not visibility control.
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Access Control List (ACL)
Why it's wrong here
ACLs control data access, not variable visibility.
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