SNOW-CSA UI, Navigation and Forms Practice Question
A form has a reference field that should display the ticket number. Which dictionary attribute controls the displayed value?
⚠ Common exam trap
It's easy for candidates to confuse 'Display value' with 'Reference qualifier', thinking that filtering the list also controls what is shown, but they are separate attributes with distinct purposes.
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Display value
The 'Display value' attribute on a reference field determines which field from the referenced table is shown to the user in the form. By default, this is often set to the 'Number' field (e.g., INC0010001), but it can be changed to any other field on the target table, such as 'Short description' or 'Name'. This attribute controls the displayed value without affecting the underlying sys_id reference.
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Option-by-option breakdown
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Reference qualifier
Why it's wrong here
Reference qualifier filters which records are available for selection, not display.
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Choice field
Why it's wrong here
Choice field is for choice-type fields, not reference fields.
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Default value
Why it's wrong here
Default value sets an initial value for the field, not display.
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Display value
Why this is correct
The Display value attribute specifies the column to show when referencing a record.
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