SNOW-CSA Database Administration and CMDB Practice Question
A new administrator needs to view the relationships between CIs. Which TWO tables store information about CI relationships? (Select two.)
⚠ Common exam trap
Candidates often confuse the `cmdb_ci_relationship` table (which does not exist) with the correct `cmdb_rel_ci` table, or they mistakenly think that `cmdb_ci` itself stores relationship data instead of just CI attributes.
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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cmdb_rel_type
The `cmdb_rel_type` table defines the types of relationships that can exist between configuration items (CIs), such as 'Depends on' or 'Runs on'. Option C is correct because the `cmdb_rel_ci` table stores the actual relationship instances, linking two CIs together with a specific relationship type. Together, these two tables provide the schema and data for CI relationships in the ServiceNow CMDB.
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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cmdb_ci_service
Why it's wrong here
Stores service-CI mappings, not CI-to-CI relationships.
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cmdb_rel_type
Why this is correct
Stores the types of relationships (e.g., 'Connected to', 'Depends on').
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cmdb_rel_ci
Why this is correct
Stores the actual relationships between CIs.
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cmdb_ci
Why it's wrong here
cmdb_ci stores CI records, not relationships.
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cmdb_ci_relationship
Why it's wrong here
This is not a standard table in ServiceNow.
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