SNOW-CSA Database Administration and CMDB Practice Question
An administrator notices that a custom table 'u_custom_infrastructure' was created as a child of 'cmdb_ci'. However, records in this table are not appearing in the CMDB dashboard reports that show all CIs. What is the likely reason?
⚠ Common exam trap
Watch out — candidates often confuse table-level properties (like permissions or display flags) with report-level configuration, assuming a child table automatically inherits visibility in all parent-class reports.
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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The table is not included in the 'CMDB Base Class' report definition
The CMDB dashboard reports are typically configured to display records from specific base classes or tables. If 'u_custom_infrastructure' is a child of 'cmdb_ci' but is not explicitly included in the 'CMDB Base Class' report definition, the report will not query that table, so its records will not appear. This is a common configuration oversight when extending the CMDB schema.
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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The table has permissions that restrict report access
Why it's wrong here
Permission would block viewing records, but not automatically exclude from report.
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The records have not passed data certification
Why it's wrong here
Certification status does not affect inclusion in reports.
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The table's 'Display in CMDB dashboard' property is disabled
Why it's wrong here
There is no such property for individual tables.
- ✓
The table is not included in the 'CMDB Base Class' report definition
Why this is correct
Reports may need to be configured to include all child classes.
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