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.
Which TWO data sources are commonly used to import data into ServiceNow via Import Sets? (Choose two.)
Why wrong: Email is used for inbound actions, not import sets.
REST
Why wrong: REST is used for inbound and outbound web services, not Import Sets.
CSV
CSV files are one of the most common data sources.
JDBC
JDBC is used to connect to databases for import.
LDAP
Why wrong: LDAP is for directory services, not import sets.
Answer choices
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
CSV
CSV files are a standard data source for Import Sets in ServiceNow because they provide a simple, structured format that can be easily mapped to target tables via the Import Set Row (sys_import_set_row) and Staging Table (sys_import_set) mechanism. The Import Set functionality natively supports CSV parsing, allowing administrators to upload comma-separated values directly through the UI or via the Import Set REST API endpoint.
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.
Why it's wrong here
Email is used for inbound actions, not import sets.
REST
Why it's wrong here
REST is used for inbound and outbound web services, not Import Sets.
CSV
Why this is correct
CSV files are one of the most common data sources.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
JDBC
Why this is correct
JDBC is used to connect to databases for import.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
LDAP
Why it's wrong here
LDAP is for directory services, not import sets.
Common exam traps
The trap here is that candidates often confuse REST as a data source for Import Sets because ServiceNow has a REST API for importing data, but the REST API is a separate integration method (e.g., Table API, Import Set API) and not a native Import Set data source type like CSV or JDBC.
Detailed technical explanation
Import Sets work by first loading raw data into a staging table (e.g., u_csv_import_staging) where each row is stored as a single field in the 'raw' column, then a Transform Map (sys_transform_map) maps fields from the staging table to the target table using Field Maps (sys_transform_entry). JDBC is supported via the JDBC Import Set data source, which connects to external databases using a JDBC driver (e.g., MySQL, Oracle) and retrieves data through a SQL query, making it a valid source alongside CSV for structured data imports.
Key takeaway
Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
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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: CSV — CSV files are a standard data source for Import Sets in ServiceNow because they provide a simple, structured format that can be easily mapped to target tables via the Import Set Row (sys_import_set_row) and Staging Table (sys_import_set) mechanism. The Import Set functionality natively supports CSV parsing, allowing administrators to upload comma-separated values directly through the UI or via the Import Set REST API endpoint.
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Last reviewed: Jun 24, 2026
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