SNOW-CSA Reporting, SLA and Imports Practice Question
An administrator is creating a new report to show the average time to resolve incidents for the last quarter. They want the report to automatically update as new incidents are resolved. Which report type should they use?
⚠ Common exam trap
Many exam-takers confuse report types (List, Pivot, Scorecard) with visualization types (Bar chart) or assume that any report with an aggregation will auto-update, but only List reports with field-level aggregations dynamically reflect new records without manual refresh.
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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List report with a 'Average' aggregation on the 'Resolved' field.
A List report with an 'Average' aggregation on the 'Resolved' field is the correct choice because it automatically recalculates the average as new records are added or updated, ensuring the report reflects the most current data without manual intervention. List reports in ServiceNow support real-time aggregation on specific fields, making them ideal for dynamic metrics like average resolution time.
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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Bar chart report with a condition for resolved incidents.
Why it's wrong here
Bar chart is a presentation type, not the underlying data aggregation.
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Pivot table report with a 'Average' aggregation.
Why it's wrong here
Pivot tables are for multi-dimensional analysis, not simple average.
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Scorecard report with a metric for average resolution time.
Why it's wrong here
Scorecards are for performance indicators, not dynamic data aggregation.
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List report with a 'Average' aggregation on the 'Resolved' field.
Why this is correct
List reports can compute averages and update dynamically.
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