Match each ServiceNow update set state to its meaning.
Drag a concept onto its matching description — or click a concept then click the description.
Update set is being worked on
All changes have been captured and are ready to commit
Update set has been applied to the target instance
Update set will not be processed
Changes are reviewed before committing
Answer choices
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
Draft: The update set is in the initial stage and is not yet ready for review.
Update set states track progress: Draft (building), Complete (ready), Testing (validating), Committed (applied). Common confusions involve mixing Committed with Draft or Testing with Complete.
Answer analysis
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
Draft: The update set is in the initial stage and is not yet ready for review.
Why this is correct
Draft is the state when the update set is being built and not yet submitted.
Complete: The update set has been finalized and is ready for review or testing.
Why this is correct
Complete means the update set is done and can be previewed or tested.
Committed: The update set has been applied to the target instance.
Why this is correct
Committed indicates the update set has been successfully applied.
Testing: The update set is being validated in a test environment.
Why this is correct
Testing is the state where the update set is actively being validated.
Draft: The update set has been applied to the target instance.
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect — this describes the Committed state, not Draft.
Complete: The update set is being validated in a test environment.
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect — this describes the Testing state, not Complete.
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