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ServiceNow provides several methods for developers to publish and share applications once they are ready for distribution. The supported methods include:

Publish to an application repository: This method allows developers to publish their applications to a centralized repository, enabling easy distribution and installation across multiple ServiceNow instances. The application repository serves as a hub where applications can be stored and accessed by other instances.

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Publish to the ServiceNow Store: Developers can submit their applications to the ServiceNow Store, a marketplace where applications are reviewed, certified, and made available to all ServiceNow customers. Publishing to the Store involves a certification process to ensure the application meets ServiceNow's standards.

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Publish to an update set: An update set is a container for capturing configuration changes in ServiceNow. Developers can publish applications to an update set, which can then be moved between instances, allowing for the transfer of application configurations and customizations.

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Options A (Publish to a spreadsheet), D (Publish to a local USB device), and F (Publish to a local drive) are not supported methods for publishing applications in ServiceNow. These options do not align with the platform's mechanisms for application distribution and deployment.

In ServiceNow, a Record Producer is a specific type of catalog item that enables users to create task-based records through a simplified interface.

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To create a module that directs users to a Record Producer UI:

Link Type Selection: Choose "URL (from Arguments:)" as the Link Type. This option allows you to specify a direct URL, enabling the module to open the desired Record Producer interface.

URL Configuration: In the "Arguments" field, input the URL that points directly to the Record Producer. This URL typically follows the format:

/record_producer.do?sys_id=

Replace with the actual sys_id of the Record Producer you intend to open.

By configuring the module this way, users accessing it will be presented with the Record Producer's user-friendly interface, facilitating the creation of new records without navigating through the standard form UI.

When creating a table in a privately-scoped application, four Access Controls are automatically created for the table. These Access Controls define the permissions for the four basic operations on the table: Create, Delete, Read, and Write. The Create operation allows the user to create new records on the table. The Delete operation allows the user to delete existing records on the table. The Read operation allows the user to view the records on the table. The Write operation allows the user to modify the records on the table. By default, these Access Controls grant access to the admin role and the application scope. You can modify or delete these Access Controls as needed.

The other options are not valid Access Controls for a table. Insert, Query, and Update are not operations, but methods of the GlideRecord class that are used to manipulate records on the server-side. They are not part of the Access Control rules.

"There are two possible ways to respond to events:

- Email Notification

- Script Action" - see this quote in link below:

https://developer.servicenow.com/dev.do#!/learn/learning-plans/tokyo/new_to_servicenow/app_store_learnv2_automatingapps_tokyo_responding_to_events

https://docs.servicenow.com/bundle/tokyo-platform-administration/page/administer/form-administration/concept/c_FormDesign.html

An Access Control list (ACL) defines what data users can access and how they can access it in ServiceNow tables1. The ACL evaluates the user roles and the conditions defined in the ACL rules to determine the user’s access level2. In this case, the ACL rules for the table are as follows:

table.None read Access Control for users with the admin and itil roles: This means that users with the admin or itil roles cannot read any field in the table unless there is a more specific rule that grants them access3.

table. * read Access Control for users with the admin role: This means that users with the admin role can read all fields in the table.

table. field3 read Access Control for users with the itil role: This means that users with the itil role can read only the field3 in the table.

Therefore, a user with the itil role can read only the field3 in the table, and not the other fields.

References = 1: Access Control Lists - ServiceNow Docs 2: How ACL Rules Are Evaluated - ServiceNow Docs 3: Access Control List Rules - ServiceNow Docs : Wildcard in ACL Rules - ServiceNow Docs : Field-Level ACL Rules - ServiceNow Docs

In ServiceNow, the Application Picker is a user interface element that allows developers to select the active application they are working on. The selected application determines the Application Scope, which defines the boundaries within which application artifacts (like tables, scripts, and UI components) reside and operate.

A. Selecting Global in the Application Picker sets the Application Scope to Incident: This is incorrect. Selecting "Global" sets the scope to the global application, not specifically to the Incident application.

B. Global is a reserved application that does not appear in the Application Picker: This is incorrect. The "Global" application is available in the Application Picker and represents the global scope.

C. Selecting an application from the Application Picker sets the Application Scope: This is correct. Choosing an application from the Application Picker establishes that application's scope as the current context for development and configuration.

D. Selecting an application from the Application Picker does not set the Application Scope: This is incorrect. The Application Picker directly influences the current Application Scope.

For more information, refer to the official ServiceNow documentation on Application Scope.

For a visual demonstration of restricting access to your ServiceNow application, you may find the following video helpful:

Restricting Access to your ServiceNow App

 When configuring a REST Message, the Endpoint is:

The URI of the data to be accessed, queried, or modified. This is the correct answer because the Endpoint is the part of the REST Message that specifies the location and the resource of the REST provider. The Endpoint is composed of the base URL and the resource path, which can include query parameters or variables. For example, the Endpoint for a REST Message that retrieves the weather information for a city from a web service could be https://api.openweathermap.org/data/2.5/weather?q=London.

The following are not correct definitions of the Endpoint when configuring a REST Message:

The commands to the REST script to stop execution. This is not correct because the commands to the REST script to stop execution are not part of the REST Message, but of the Scripted REST API, which is a feature that allows users to create custom REST endpoints on the ServiceNow platform. The commands to the REST script to stop execution are methods of the RESTAPIResponse object, such as setStatusCode, setError, or complete.

Information about the format of the returned data. This is not correct because the information about the format of the returned data is not part of the Endpoint, but of the HTTP headers or the Accept field of the REST Message. The HTTP headers or the Accept field can be used to specify the content type of the response, such as JSON, XML, or HTML.

The response from the provider indicating there is no data to send back. This is not correct because the response from the provider indicating there is no data to send back is not part of the Endpoint, but of the HTTP status code or the response body of the REST Message. The HTTP status code or the response body can be used to indicate the result of the REST request, such as 200 OK, 404 Not Found, or 500 Internal Server Error. References: REST Messages, Scripted REST APIs

The application name is not required to link a ServiceNow application to a Git repository. You only need to provide the URL, user name, and password of the Git repository, as well as the branch name and the authentication type. The application name is automatically generated based on the scope name of your application. Reference: [Link an application to a Git repository]

In ServiceNow, to create a module that directs users to a Record Producer (a simplified form for creating records), you should use the "URL (from Arguments)" Link Type. This configuration allows you to specify a direct link to the Record Producer.

Steps to Configure:

Navigate to Module Creation:

Go to the Application Menu where you want to add the module.

Click on "Edit Application Menu" and then "New Module."

Set Link Type:

In the module's configuration, set the Link Type to "URL (from Arguments)."

Define the URL:

In the Arguments field, provide the URL to the Record Producer. The URL typically follows this pattern:

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servicenow_instance_url/com.glideapp.servicecatalog_cat_item_view.do?sysparm_id=record_producer_sys_id

Replace servicenow_instance_url with your instance's URL and record_producer_sys_id with the sys_id of the Record Producer.

Explanation of Other Options:

HTML (from Arguments): Used to display custom HTML content. Not suitable for linking directly to Record Producers.

Content Page: Used to display predefined content pages within ServiceNow. Not applicable for direct Record Producer links.

Script (from Arguments): Allows execution of a script to determine the module's behavior. This is more complex and unnecessary for simply linking to a Record Producer.

ServiceNow notifications can sometimes be triggered close together for the same record and the same recipients, which can lead to redundant or conflicting messages. To control this, the Notification record includes a Weight field. ServiceNow documentation explains that when multiple notifications are generated for the same target table record and the recipients overlap, the system compares the notifications using the Weight value and sends only the notification with the highest weight. This allows administrators and developers to prioritize the most important notification when multiple are eligible to fire. A common example in the documentation is when an incident is updated (triggering an “commented” notification) and then closed shortly after (triggering a “closed” notification). If both would go to the same user, ServiceNow will select the one with the higher weight, ensuring users receive the most relevant final message instead of multiple emails. This behavior is the intended purpose of Weight: reduce notification noise and prevent conflicts by giving precedence to the highest-weight notification.

In ServiceNow, the Application Picker is a tool that allows developers to select the active application scope. When an application is selected from the Application Picker, it sets the Application Scope to that application. This means that any configurations, scripts, or customizations made will be associated with the selected application's scope. Therefore, the correct answer is D.

The other options are incorrect:

A. Selecting Global in the Application Picker sets the Application Scope to Incident: Selecting "Global" sets the scope to the global application, not specifically to Incident.

B. Global is a reserved application which does not appear in the Application Picker: The Global application does appear in the Application Picker and can be selected.

C. Selecting an application from the Application Picker does not set the Application Scope: Selecting an application does set the Application Scope.

For more detailed information, refer to the official ServiceNow documentation on Application Scope.

The Field Watcher is a debugging tool that allows you to monitor the values of fields on a form as they change due to scripts or other actions. It can be used to debug Business Rules, Client Scripts, and Access Controls, but not Script Includes. Script Includes are server-side scripts that define reusable functions and classes. They are not associated with any specific field or form, and therefore cannot be watched by the Field Watcher.

There is no "copy" button on the application record (at least I couldn't see one). Also, see here: https://docs.servicenow.com/bundle/sandiego-application-development/page/build/applications/reference/r_ManagingApplications.html

To link a ServiceNow application to a Git repository, you need to provide the user name, URL, and password of the Git account that hosts the repository12. The URL is the address of the Git repository that you want to link to the application. The user name and password are the credentials that you use to access the Git account. Alternatively, you can use a personal access token instead of a password for increased security3.

References = 1: Link an application to source control - ServiceNow Docs 2: Publish an application to the application repository - ServiceNow 3: Linking an application to Git using a personal access token instead of a password - ServiceNow

Catalog Client Scripts and Catalog UI Policies are the client-side scripts that apply to Record Producers. Catalog Client Scripts allow you to add or modify functionality on a catalog item or record producer form. Catalog UI Policies dynamically change information on a catalog item or record producer form. UI Scripts, UI Actions, Client Scripts, and UI Policies do not apply to Record Producers. Reference: Catalog client scripts, Catalog UI policies

A transform map determines the relationships between fields displaying in an Import Set table and fields in an existing ServiceNow table, such as the Incidents or Users table.

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A spoke is a scoped application containing Flow Designer content dedicated to a particular application or record type. Flow Designer provides a set of core actions to automate Now Platform® processes. You can add application-specific core actions by activating the associated spoke.

Checkbox tooltip: "Show this module when the user has the specified roles. Otherwise the user must have the roles specified by both the application menu and the module."

The following is true for the Override application menu roles configuration option when configuring a module:

Users with the module role but without access to the application menu access the module. This is true because the Override application menu roles option allows users to bypass the application menu role requirement and access the module directly if they have the module role. For example, if a module has the itil role and the Override application menu roles option enabled, and the application menu has the admin role, then a user who has the itil role but not the admin role can still access the module.

The following are not true for the Override application menu roles configuration option when configuring a module:

Self-Service users can access the module even though they do not have roles. This is false because the Override application menu roles option does not grant access to the module to users who do not have any roles. Self-Service users are users who do not have any roles assigned to them and can only access the Self-Service portal and the Knowledge Base. To access the module, users need to have at least the module role.

Admin is given access to the module even if Access Controls would ordinarily prevent access. This is false because the Override application menu roles option does not override the Access Control (ACL) rules that apply to the module. Access Control rules are used to restrict the access to the data and functionality of the ServiceNow platform based on the user’s roles and conditions. Admin is a role

"Add instructional text and other design elements to your forms by using form annotations in Form Builder." https://docs.servicenow.com/bundle/sandiego-application-development/page/administer/form-builder/task/create-form-annotations.html

In ServiceNow, tables can extend other tables, inheriting all fields and functionalities from the parent table. These inherited fields are integral to the structure and behavior of the child table.

A. No, inherited fields cannot be deleted from a child table: This is correct. Inherited fields are part of the child table's schema due to its extension of the parent table. Removing these fields would disrupt the inherent structure and relationships defined by the table hierarchy.

B. Yes, but only if they are text fields: This is incorrect. The data type of the field does not permit the deletion of inherited fields.

C. Yes, select the red X in the left-most column in the table definition: This is incorrect. Inherited fields do not have a delete (red X) option in the table definition, as they are not directly created on the child table.

D. Yes, but only if there has never been any saved field data: This is incorrect. The presence or absence of data does not affect the ability to delete inherited fields.

To modify the structure of inherited fields, consider the following approaches:

Field Visibility: Use client scripts or UI policies to hide the inherited fields on forms where they are not needed. This approach maintains data integrity while tailoring the user interface to specific requirements.

Form Layout Configuration: Adjust the form layout to remove inherited fields from specific views, ensuring they are not displayed to users in contexts where they are irrelevant.

These methods allow customization of the user experience without altering the underlying table schema or violating the inheritance principles established in the data model.

It is possible to change an application’s scope in ServiceNow, either from global to private or from private to global. However, changing the scope of an application may affect its functionality and compatibility with other applications. Therefore, it is recommended to test the application thoroughly before and after changing its scope.

How To Change Application Scope In ServiceNow - YouTube

How to move Custom Scoped Applications bettween instances - ServiceNow

Steps to switch a scoped application from your company’s application repository to update sets - ServiceNow

How to change the application (scope) of a SLA Definition without needing to recreate the SLA Definition - ServiceNow

Advantages of Scoped Applications in ServiceNow - QualityClouds

"If there are no spreadsheets or existing tables to use for your application, you can create and customize a new table." see this quote in link below:

https://docs.servicenow.com/bundle/tokyo-application-development/page/build/app-engine-studio/task/create-table.html

Also see:

https://docs.servicenow.com/bundle/tokyo-application-development/page/build/guided-app-creator/task/gac-create-table-from-scratch.html

Also, no search results if search on "Now Experience Table Creator".

User-defined non-inherited fields can be deleted from a table in ServiceNow. These are fields that are created by users on a specific table and are not inherited from a parent table. Inherited fields cannot be deleted from a table, as they are defined on a parent table and shared by all child tables. Any field on a table cannot be deleted, as some fields are system-defined and essential for the table functionality. Table records are not deleted when a field is deleted, as the field deletion only affects the table structure and not the data. Reference: Delete fields

Global applications can use Automated Test Framework and Flow Designer features, but not Source Control and Delegated Development features. Source Control and Delegated Development features are only available to scoped applications . References: [Global vs Scoped Applications], [Delegated Development]

The purpose of application scoping is NOT to provide a way of tracking the user who developed an application. Application scoping does not store or display information about the user who created or modified an application or its artifacts. The purpose of application scoping is to provide a relationship between application artifacts, provide a namespace to prevent cross-application name collisions, and provide controls for how scripts from another scope can alter tables in a scoped application. References: [Product Documentation | ServiceNow], [Advantages of Scoped Applications in ServiceNow]

Inbound Action scripts are server-side scripts that run when an email is received by the system. They can use the current object to access the record that is created or updated by the email, and the email object to access the properties and methods of the email message. The previous and event objects are not available in Inbound Action scripts. The producer object is only available in Record Producer scripts, which are used to create records from a service catalog item.

"Use an existing MID Server to connect to a Source Control repository. Linking or importing an application through a MID Server enables access to repositories behind a firewall." https://docs.servicenow.com/bundle/tokyo-application-development/page/build/applications/concept/c_SourceControlIntegration.html

Application Access is a feature that allows you to control the access level of other application scopes to your application’s data tables. By selecting the Allow access to this table via web services option, you can enable other application scopes to access your data tables using web services, such as SOAP or REST. However, the user performing the query via web services must have the correct permissions to access the table’s records. The user must have the appropriate roles and access controls to perform the operations on the table, such as create, read, write, or delete.

The other statements are not true when this option is selected. This option does not restrict the ability to delete records via web services, nor does it allow records to be always read. The access to the records depends on the user’s permissions and the web service method. This option also does not restrict access only to SOAP web services, but applies to both SOAP and REST web services. Finally, this option is not the only way to enable web service access to the table’s records. Even when this option is not selected, users with the correct permissions can use web services to access the table’s records, as long as they specify the application scope in the web service request.

Application developers configure ServiceNow using industry standard JavaScript to extend and add functionality. JavaScript is a scripting language that enables developers to create dynamic and interactive web pages, as well as manipulate data and logic on the server-side. ServiceNow provides various APIs and frameworks for developers to use JavaScript to customize and enhance the functionality of their applications, such as client scripts, UI policies, business rules, script includes, UI actions, and more. References: [ServiceNow Docs - JavaScript in ServiceNow], [ServiceNow Docs - Scripting in ServiceNow]

In ServiceNow, the gs object provides a range of methods for logging messages on the server side. However, the availability of these methods can vary depending on whether the application is global or scoped.

gs.info(): This method is available in scoped applications and is used to log informational messages to the system log. It provides a way to record general information during script execution.

Options A (gs.log()), B (gs.print()), and D (gs.debugLog()) are not available in scoped applications. These methods are either restricted to global applications or do not exist in the ServiceNow API.

For more detailed information, refer to the official ServiceNow documentation on server-side scripting:

 The application development plan is a document that outlines the scope, objectives, deliverables, and timeline of a software project1. It should include the following business requirements and processes:

Data input/output: This describes what data is needed for the application to function, how the data is collected, stored, processed, and displayed, and what outputs are generated by the application2.

Business problem: This defines the problem or opportunity that the application aims to address, the current situation, the desired outcome, and the benefits of the solution3.

Process steps: This details the steps involved in the application development lifecycle, such as planning, designing, testing, deploying, and maintaining the application4.

Users/stakeholders: This identifies the people who will use, benefit from, or influence the application, their roles, responsibilities, and expectations, and how they will be involved in the project5.

References = 1: Application Development Lifecycle: Phases, Steps and Process3 2: Tips for Writing Business Requirements Documents2 3: Business Requirements Document Template: 7 Components1 4: Requirements Development Steps4 5: What is Business Process Documentation?: 10 Easy Steps to5

In ServiceNow, Access Controls (ACLs) are used to manage permissions for various database operations on tables and their records. The primary operations that can be controlled include:

Create:

Description: Permission to insert new records into a table.

Control: ACLs can be defined to allow or deny users the ability to create records based on roles, conditions, or scripts.

Update:

Description: Permission to modify existing records in a table.

Control: ACLs can restrict who can update records, ensuring that only authorized users can make changes.

Other Operations:

Read: Controls the ability to view records in a table.

Delete: Manages the permission to remove records from a table.

Incorrect Options:

Execute: Not a standard database operation controlled by ACLs in ServiceNow.

Query: While querying is part of the read operation, ACLs specifically control the read access rather than the query process itself.

 Extending an existing table such as the Task table when creating a new application has several benefits, such as:

You can repurpose existing fields by simply changing the label. For example, you can change the Short description field to Summary or Title for your new table.

You can use existing fields with no modifications. For example, you can use the Assigned to, Priority, and State fields for your new table without changing anything.

Existing logic from the parent table will be automatically applied to the new table. For example, you can inherit the Business Rules, Client Scripts, and UI Policies from the Task table for your new table.

The only option that is not true is d) All of the parent table records are copied to the new table. Extending a table does not copy any records from the parent table to the new table. It only creates a new table that inherits the fields and logic from the parent table.

"Schema map: Provides a graphical representation of the relationships between tables."

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In ServiceNow, a Record Producer allows users to create records in a specific table through the Service Catalog. After a user submits a Record Producer, developers may want to redirect the user to a specific page. This can be achieved by setting the producer.redirect property within the Script field of the Record Producer.

For example:

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producer.redirect = 'incident.do?sys_id=' + current.sys_id;

This script redirects the user to the newly created incident record after submission.

Option A is incorrect because configuring the module that opens the Record Producer does not control the post-submission behavior.

Option C is unnecessary for simple redirection purposes; creating an application property to store the URL adds unnecessary complexity.

Option D is incorrect because using window.redirect in a Business Rule is not appropriate; Business Rules run on the server side and do not have access to the client-side

Administrators can grant non-admin users the ability to develop global applications. Delegated Development is for the scoped applications only

Application Properties let developers expose configurable values (via system properties), so behavior can be changed without altering code.

From Development Handbook 4.0.4, p. 167:

“Use application properties to enable or disable features or change behavior without modifying scripts directly. This promotes modularity and flexibility.”

Table Extension in ServiceNow:Extending a table in ServiceNow means creating a child table based on a parent table. The child table inherits the fields, configurations, and functionality of the parent table.

What is Inherited:

Fields: All fields from the parent table are available in the child table.

Functionality: The child table benefits from any business logic or workflows defined for the parent table.

Access Controls: The child table respects the Access Control rules defined for the parent table unless explicitly overridden.

Why Other Options Are Incorrect:

Option B: This is incorrect because the new table does inherit fields from the parent table.

Option C: This is incorrect because you do not need to script or configure behaviors from scratch; they are inherited.

Option D: This is incorrect because Access Controls are not ignored; they still apply and can be extended or modified for the child table.

ServiceNow Developer Documentation on Table Inheritance​.

The fastest way to create and configure a Record Producer is to open the table in the Table records and select the Add to Service Catalog Related Link. This will automatically create a Record Producer with the same fields as the table and add it to the Service Catalog. You can then modify the Record Producer as needed. The other options require more steps and manual configuration. Reference: Create a record producer

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To include specific records from a table (often referred to as seed data) when distributing an application in ServiceNow, developers must add these records to the application as application files. This ensures that when the application is installed on another instance, the specified records are included.

Option C is correct because using the "Create Application Files" feature allows developers to select specific records to include in the application package. This process creates application files for the selected records, ensuring they are installed along with the application on other instances.

Options A, B, and D are incorrect:

A: The activation status of Table A and whether it extends the Task table do not determine whether its records are included during installation.

B: Having an automatic number counter and setting a table property do not control the inclusion of records in the application package.

D: The System Clone > Exclude Tables list pertains to cloning operations and does not affect application installation.

For detailed guidance on including table records in application deployments, refer to the official ServiceNow documentation:

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Flow Designer is a no-code platform capability that lets you automate business processes in a single drag-and-drop design environment. Some of the features of Flow Designer are:

Add stages to a flow: You can define the stages of a flow to track its progress and status. Stages can be used to group actions, subflows, and conditions into logical units.

Call a flow from another flow or subflow: You can reuse existing flows or subflows by calling them from another flow or subflow. This allows you to modularize your automation and avoid duplication of logic.

Test a flow using the “Run as” feature: You can test a flow using the “Run as” feature to specify the user context and input parameters for the flow execution. This helps you to verify the functionality and performance of your flow before publishing it.

Flow Designer – No-Code Workflows - ServiceNow

Flow Designer - ServiceNow

Flow Designer Data Sheet - ServiceNow

In ServiceNow, the Event Registry is a table that contains a record for every event recognized by the system. It allows ServiceNow to respond when these events are generated. By registering events, the system can automate activities such as triggering notifications or executing script actions when specific events occur. Therefore, the correct answer is A.

The other options are not accurate descriptions of the Event Registry:

B. The Event Log which lists all Events that have been generated: This describes the Event Log, not the Event Registry.

C. A Workflow which is launched every time an Event is generated; used to debug Events: This is not how the Event Registry functions.

D. The method used in server-side scripts to generate Events and pass parameters: This describes the gs.eventQueue() method, not the Event Registry.

For more detailed information, refer to the official ServiceNow documentation on the Event Registry.

The Bar Chart and Pie Chart report types can be created by right-clicking on a column header in a table’s list. These report types show how individual pieces of data relate to the whole using proportional bars or slices. You can also choose different aggregation methods such as count, sum, average, min, max, or percent. Reference: [Create reports from lists]

ServiceNow provides the Schema Map as the platform feature specifically designed to display a graphical representation of how tables relate to one another. In application development, tables commonly extend other tables and also reference other tables through reference fields. The Schema Map visualizes these relationships so developers can quickly understand the structure of the data model, including parent-child extensions and reference connections. This is especially useful when you are designing an application’s data model, troubleshooting why a field appears on multiple tables, or assessing the impact of adding a new relationship. The Schema Map is not a general “graphical user interface” concept; it is a dedicated view focused on the database schema. Likewise, a “dependency view” may exist for other platform features (such as dependency relationships for services or configuration items), but it is not the standard tool used to explore table-to-table schema relationships during application development. Because the question asks for a graphical view of relationships among tables, the correct documented feature is Schema Map.

gs.print() and gs.log() are older and not available in scoped applications, whereas gs.debug(), gs.info(), gs.warn(), gs.error() work in both scoped applications and global are therefore are more versatile going forward in future versions.

Creating an Application Properties page in ServiceNow provides a centralized location where developers or administrators can configure settings that influence the behavior of an application. This approach offers several benefits:

Dynamic Configuration: By exposing certain parameters through an Application Properties page, administrators can adjust the application's behavior in response to changing requirements or environments without altering the underlying code or application artifacts.

Simplified Maintenance: Having a dedicated properties page reduces the need for direct modifications to scripts or configurations, thereby minimizing the risk of introducing errors. It also streamlines the process of updating settings, as changes can be made through the user interface.

Enhanced Flexibility: Developers can design applications with configurable options, allowing for greater adaptability across different

Application scope is a foundational concept in ServiceNow application development. ServiceNow documentation describes application scoping as a protection mechanism that identifies and restricts access to an application’s files and data. In practice, scope defines an isolation boundary around an application’s artifacts, such as tables, scripts, UI components, and other resources. This boundary helps prevent unintended interference between applications and reduces the risk of naming collisions or cross-application impacts. The scope model also works together with Application Access settings, which allow administrators to specify what parts of an application are accessible to other applications. By default, scoped applications are designed to keep resources private unless explicitly shared through access settings or cross-scope privileges. Because of this, the primary purpose of scope is not backups or UI design control, and it is explicitly not meant to enable unrestricted updates across applications. Instead, scope exists to define and enforce boundaries so that an application’s resources remain isolated and protected unless intentionally exposed.

Update sets are designed to capture configuration changes while an update set is In progress. Marking an update set Complete is a control point that indicates you are done collecting changes into that set, typically because it is ready to be moved, reviewed, or committed. After completion, the expected and documented practice is to create a new update set for any additional work. This preserves the integrity of the completed set as a stable package of changes and supports clean promotion, troubleshooting, and rollback planning. Deleting the completed update set is not the recommended workflow and can result in losing the historical packaging of captured updates. Modifying a completed update set directly is also not the standard approach because completion is used to prevent accidental addition of further changes and to keep the set consistent for migration. “Reverting to In progress” is not the normal supported lifecycle step for a completed update set in the context of adding more changes. Therefore, the correct approach is to start a new update set and continue development there, keeping the completed set unchanged.

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The ServiceNow App Repository is a central repository for all scoped applications that are published by all ServiceNow customers. It enables ServiceNow customers to upload and distribute applications between their instances. It also provides entitlements and version control for the applications.

ServiceNow application repository

Application Development Platform – ServiceNow

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"By default, all application scope scripts can read the table's records but cannot perform any other database operations." https://developer.servicenow.com/dev.do#!/learn/learning-plans/tokyo/servicenow_administrator/app_store_learnv2_securingapps_tokyo_application_access_database_settings

https://docs.servicenow.com/bundle/tokyo-application-development/page/app-store/dev_portal/API_reference/glideSystemScoped/concept/c_GlideSystemScopedAPI.html

The ServiceNow REST API is a web service that allows you to interact with the ServiceNow platform using HTTP requests and responses. The ServiceNow REST API supports the following methods:

POST: This method allows you to create a new record or execute an action on the ServiceNow platform. For example, you can use the POST method to create an incident or run a script.

GET: This method allows you to retrieve information from the ServiceNow platform. For example, you can use the GET method to get the details of a user or a table.

DELETE: This method allows you to delete a record or a resource from the ServiceNow platform. For example, you can use the DELETE method to delete an attachment or a workflow context.

PUT: This method allows you to update a record or a resource on the ServiceNow platform. For example, you can use the PUT method to update the state of a task or the value of a system property.

PATCH: This method allows you to update a record or a resource on the ServiceNow platform by sending only the changes. For example, you can use the PATCH method to update the short description of an incident or the order of a module.

The method COPY is not part of the ServiceNow REST API. There is no COPY method in the HTTP protocol. To copy a record or a resource on the ServiceNow platform, you need to use the POST method with the clone action.

Create table from template is not an option for creating a table through the Guided Application Creator. The other options are available for creating a table in the app. Upload spreadsheet allows you to import data from an Excel file and create a table based on the spreadsheet columns and rows. Extend a table allows you to create a child table that inherits fields and behaviors from a parent table. Create table from scratch allows you to define your own fields and data types for a new table. Reference: Create tables

https://docs.servicenow.com/bundle/tokyo-application-development/page/build/guided-app-creator/concept/gac-tables.html

Enabling “Allow access to this table via web services” allows authenticated users with proper roles to access this table via REST/SOAP APIs.

From Development Handbook 4.0.4, p. 191:

"This setting allows web service access to a table, but still requires that users have appropriate roles and permissions through ACLs."

Thus, access isn’t automatic — proper access controls still apply.

The method call that returns true only if the currently logged in user has the catalog_admin role and in no other case is g_user.hasRoleExactly(‘catalog_admin’). This method checks if the user has exactly one role, and returns true if it matches the argument. The other methods return true if the user has one or more roles, or if the user has any role from a list of arguments. References: [ServiceNow Docs - GlideUser API], [ServiceNow Community - Difference between hasRole() and hasRoleExactly()]

In ServiceNow, UI Actions are elements that facilitate user interaction within the platform, enabling users to perform specific actions such as form submissions, record updates, or triggering workflows. The valid types of UI Actions include:

Form Button: A button displayed on a form that, when clicked, executes a defined action.

Form Context Menu: An option added to the context menu of a form, providing additional actions related to the form's record.

Form Link: A hyperlink on a form that directs users to another page or executes a script.

List Banner Button: A button displayed in the banner area of a list, allowing actions to be performed on multiple records simultaneously.

List Choice: An option added to the list context menu for individual records, enabling actions on a selected record.

List Link: A hyperlink in a list that directs users to another page or executes a script.

Record Navigation Button: Buttons that facilitate navigation between records, such as Next and Previous buttons.

Options like "Workflow action" and "Form choice" are not recognized as standard UI Action types in ServiceNow.

For comprehensive details, refer to the official ServiceNow documentation on UI Actions.

Self-invoking. Learn JavaScript!

This type of JavaScript function is known as self-invoking or immediately-invoked function expression (IIFE). It is a function that is defined and executed at the same time, without being assigned to a variable or being called by another function. It is often used to create a local scope for variables and avoid polluting the global namespace. References: [W3Schools - JavaScript Function Definitions], [MDN Web Docs - Immediately-invoked function expressions]

In ServiceNow, the admin role includes all other roles implicitly. So if a user has admin, g_user.hasRole('any_role') returns true.

From ServiceNow Docs – g_user API:

“The hasRole() method returns true if the user has the specified role or is an admin.”

The Allow configuration Application Access option determines whether users can configure the application tables, such as adding or modifying fields, views, or indexes. The following is true for a table with the Allow configuration option selected:

Out of scope applications can create Business Rules for the table. This is true because the Allow configuration option grants access to the table configuration to any user who has the admin or personalize_dictionary role, regardless of the application scope. This means that users can create Business Rules, which are server-side scripts that run when a record is displayed, inserted, updated, or deleted, for the table from any application.

The following are not true for a table with the Allow configuration option selected:

Only the in scope application’s scripts can create Business Rules for the table. This is false because the Allow configuration option does not restrict the creation of Business Rules to the in scope application, as explained above.

Any user with the application’s user role can modify the application’s scripts. This is false because the Allow configuration option does not grant access to the application scripts, such as client scripts or script includes, to any user who has the application’s user role. To modify the application scripts, users need to have the admin role or the application’s admin role.

Out of scope applications can add new tables to the scoped application. This is false because the Allow configuration option does not allow out of scope applications to add new tables to the scoped application. To add new tables to a scoped application, users need to have the admin role or the application’s admin role and be in the application scope. References: Application Access, Business Rules

The following is true for GlideUser (g_user) methods:

Can be used in Client Scripts, UI Policies, and UI Actions. This is true because GlideUser (g_user) methods are part of the client-side scripting APIs that provide information about the current user and the user’s preferences. Client Scripts, UI Policies, and UI Actions are all types of client-side scripts that run in the web browser and manipulate the user interface.

The following are not true for GlideUser (g_user) methods:

Can be used in Client Scripts and UI Policies only. This is false because GlideUser (g_user) methods can also be used in UI Actions, which are another type of client-side scripts that can be triggered by a user’s click on a button, link, or choice.

Can be used in Business Rules only. This is false because GlideUser (g_user) methods cannot be used in Business Rules, which are server-side scripts that run on the ServiceNow platform and manipulate the database. Business Rules use a different API to access the current user information, which is GlideSystem (gs).

Can be used in Business Rules, and Scripts Includes. This is false because GlideUser (g_user) methods cannot be used in Business Rules or Script Includes, which are both server-side scripts. Script Includes are reusable units of code that can be called from any server-side script. Script Includes also use GlideSystem (gs) to access the current user information. References: Client-Side Scripting APIs, GlideUser, Business Rules, Script Includes

The statement that is true for this script fragment is that the method returns true if the currently logged in user has the x_my_app_user role or the admin role. The g_user.hasRole() method is a client-side method that checks whether the current user has a specified role or set of roles. If no role is specified, it returns true if the user has any role. If one or more roles are specified, it returns true if the user has any one of the specified roles. However, this method always returns true if the user has the admin role, regardless of the role parameter. Therefore, in this case, the method returns true if the user has either the x_my_app_user role or the admin role. Reference: User Object Cheat Sheet, Checking user permissions

ServiceNow is optimized for building applications that manage structured data in tables and provide consistent user experiences through lists and forms. A core reason to develop on the platform is when the solution naturally fits the record-based model: users create, review, and update records through forms, and those records drive reporting, auditing, and process automation. That makes option C a direct match to how ServiceNow applications are designed and delivered. Another primary platform strength is workflow automation, including Flow Designer, approvals, task orchestration, notifications, and integration actions that coordinate work across teams and systems. If the solution requires repeatable, governed process automation, option D aligns with the platform’s purpose and capabilities. In contrast, “multimedia features” is not a platform driver for application development; while media can be displayed, it is not the typical reason to choose ServiceNow. Similarly, requiring low-level programming libraries is generally a mismatch, since ServiceNow development focuses on platform APIs and configuration patterns rather than direct access to low-level system libraries.