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SNOW-CSA Database Administration and CMDB Practice Question

Exhibit

```json
{
  "name": "Linux Server Probe",
  "table": "cmdb_ci_linux_server",
  "condition": "sys_class_name=cmdb_ci_linux_server AND operational_status=1",
  "fields": ["name", "serial_number", "cpu_type"],
  "source": "ServiceNow Discovery"
}
```

Refer to the exhibit. What is the purpose of the 'condition' field in this discovery probe?

⚠ Common exam trap

Test-takers frequently confuse the 'condition' field with the probe's trigger condition or with the identification rule, leading them to select option A or B, when in fact it is a post-discovery filter for updates.

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

✓

It filters which discovered CIs should be updated by this probe.

In ServiceNow discovery probes, the 'condition' field is used to filter which discovered CIs should be updated by the probe. It acts as a predicate that evaluates against the discovered CI's attributes; only CIs that match the condition will have their fields updated by the probe's actions. This prevents the probe from overwriting CIs that do not meet specific criteria, ensuring targeted and accurate 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.

✗
It defines the condition under which the probe triggers.
Why it's wrong here
Probes are triggered by schedules, not conditions.
✗
It specifies the condition for identifying duplicates.
Why it's wrong here
Duplicate identification is handled by identification rules.
✓
It filters which discovered CIs should be updated by this probe.
Why this is correct
The condition restricts the probe's updates to CIs matching the criteria.
✗
It limits the probe to only query the database for existing records matching the condition.
Why it's wrong here
The probe does not query based on this condition; it uses it to update existing CIs.

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SNOW-CSA Database Administration and CMDB Practice Question

Exhibit

Why each option matters

Option-by-option breakdown

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