- A
In Progress (still running)
Why wrong: The SLA breached at 1 PM, so it is not still running.
- B
In Progress (not breached)
Why wrong: The SLA has already breached because 5 business hours have elapsed.
- C
Breached (at 1 PM)
The SLA started at 9 AM Monday, and with a 4-hour duration, it breached at 1 PM.
- D
Breached (at 2 PM)
Why wrong: The breach occurred at 1 PM, not 2 PM.
Question 301 of 520
SNOW-CSA Reporting, SLA and Imports Practice Question
This SNOW-CSA practice question tests your understanding of reporting, sla and imports. Read the scenario carefully and evaluate each option against the stated constraints before committing to an answer. After answering, compare your reasoning against the explanation and wrong-answer breakdown below. Once you have made your selection, read the full explanation to reinforce the concept and understand why each distractor is designed to mislead on exam day.
A company uses SLA definitions with a time zone of 'US/Eastern'. A task is created at 10:00 PM Eastern on a Sunday. The SLA definition has a start condition that triggers on creation, a 4-hour duration, and a schedule that includes only weekdays 9 AM to 5 PM. What is the expected SLA state at 2:00 PM Eastern on Monday?
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
✓
Breached (at 1 PM)
The SLA starts at 10:00 PM Eastern on Sunday, but the schedule only counts weekdays 9 AM–5 PM. The first eligible time is Monday 9 AM, so the 4-hour duration runs from 9 AM to 1 PM Eastern on Monday. At 2:00 PM Eastern on Monday, the SLA has already exceeded its 4-hour window, meaning it breached at 1 PM. Option C correctly identifies the breach time.
Key principle: Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
- ✗
In Progress (still running)
Why it's wrong here
The SLA breached at 1 PM, so it is not still running.
- ✗
In Progress (not breached)
Why it's wrong here
The SLA has already breached because 5 business hours have elapsed.
- ✓
Breached (at 1 PM)
Why this is correct
The SLA started at 9 AM Monday, and with a 4-hour duration, it breached at 1 PM.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- ✗
Breached (at 2 PM)
Why it's wrong here
The breach occurred at 1 PM, not 2 PM.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
The trap here is that candidates mistakenly calculate the 4-hour duration from the creation time (10 PM Sunday) instead of from the first schedule start (9 AM Monday), leading them to think the SLA is still in progress or breaches later.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
ServiceNow SLA calculations use the schedule's defined working hours to pause and resume the clock. When a start condition triggers outside of the schedule, the SLA timer does not begin until the next schedule start time. The 4-hour duration is measured in working time, not calendar time, so the breach occurs exactly 4 working hours after the schedule opens (9 AM + 4 hours = 1 PM). This behavior is governed by the SLA definition's schedule and duration fields, and the system tracks elapsed working time via the 'sla_duration' field.
KKey Concepts to Remember
- Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- Find the constraint that changes the correct option.
- Eliminate answers that are true in general but not in this case.
TExam Day Tips
- Watch for words such as best, first, most likely and least administrative effort.
- Review why wrong options are wrong, not only why the correct option is correct.
Key takeaway
Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Real-world example
How this comes up in practice
A practitioner preparing for the SNOW-CSA exam encounters this exact type of scenario on the job. The correct answer here is not the most general option — it is the best answer for the specific constraint described. Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option. Real exam questions reward reading the full scenario before eliminating options, because the constraint defines which answer fits.
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What does this SNOW-CSA question test?
Reporting, SLA and Imports — This question tests Reporting, SLA and Imports — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Breached (at 1 PM) — The SLA starts at 10:00 PM Eastern on Sunday, but the schedule only counts weekdays 9 AM–5 PM. The first eligible time is Monday 9 AM, so the 4-hour duration runs from 9 AM to 1 PM Eastern on Monday. At 2:00 PM Eastern on Monday, the SLA has already exceeded its 4-hour window, meaning it breached at 1 PM. Option C correctly identifies the breach time.
What should I do if I get this SNOW-CSA question wrong?
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What is the key concept behind this question?
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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