SNOW-CSA Database Administration and CMDB Practice Question
A junior administrator wants to see which CIs have been updated in the last 24 hours. Which table contains the change log for CMDB CIs?
⚠ Common exam trap
Watch out — candidates often confuse the `sys_audit` table (which logs changes to any record) with the dedicated `cmdb_ci_history` table, not realizing that CMDB has its own specialized history table for CIs.
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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cmdb_ci_history
The `cmdb_ci_history` table is specifically designed to track changes to CMDB CIs, including updates made in the last 24 hours. It stores historical snapshots of CI attribute changes, making it the correct table for a junior administrator to query for recent CI updates.
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_journal_field
Why it's wrong here
Stores journal entries, not history of field changes.
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sys_audit
Why it's wrong here
Tracks changes to all tables, but not specific to CMDB.
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cmdb_ci
Why it's wrong here
This is the current state, not history.
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cmdb_ci_history
Why this is correct
This table tracks all CMDB CI updates.
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