This SNOW-CSA practice question tests your understanding of reporting, sla and imports. Match the stated requirement to the specific cloud service, access model, or configuration option — many options are valid in isolation but not for this scenario. 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.
Which role is required to create a report in the Reporting module?
admin
Why wrong: admin has implicit access, but the explicit role is report_admin.
report_user
Why wrong: report_user can only view reports, not create them.
report_admin
This role provides full control over reports.
report_creator
Why wrong: There is no 'report_creator' role; the correct role is 'report_admin'.
Answer choices
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
report_admin
The report_admin role is required to create reports in the Reporting module because it grants full administrative permissions over reports, including creation, editing, and deletion. The report_user role only allows viewing and running existing reports, not creating new ones.
Key principle: Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Answer analysis
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
admin
Why it's wrong here
admin has implicit access, but the explicit role is report_admin.
report_user
Why it's wrong here
report_user can only view reports, not create them.
report_admin
Why this is correct
This role provides full control over reports.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
report_creator
Why it's wrong here
There is no 'report_creator' role; the correct role is 'report_admin'.
Common exam traps
ServiceNow often tests the distinction between report_user and report_admin, where candidates mistakenly assume that report_user can create reports because it allows running them, but creation requires the higher-privileged report_admin role.
Detailed technical explanation
In ServiceNow, roles are granularly defined to follow the principle of least privilege. The report_admin role includes the report_user role's permissions and adds the ability to create, edit, and delete reports, as well as manage report definitions and schedules. This separation ensures that users who only need to view reports cannot accidentally or maliciously alter report configurations, which is critical in environments with strict data governance.
Key takeaway
Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Real-world example
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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Reporting, SLA and Imports — This question tests Reporting, SLA and Imports — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
The correct answer is: report_admin — The report_admin role is required to create reports in the Reporting module because it grants full administrative permissions over reports, including creation, editing, and deletion. The report_user role only allows viewing and running existing reports, not creating new ones.
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Last reviewed: Jun 30, 2026
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