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Q1: What is Service Now?

Scenario: Understanding ServiceNow platform basics
Solution Steps: ServiceNow is a cloud-based ITSM tool used
to automate business processes and provide best service to
customers. All aspects of IT Services can potentially live in the
ServiceNow ecosystem of modules, allowing broad control of
resource allocation and process flow design.
Common Struggles: Confusion about platform capabilities,
mixing ServiceNow with other ITSM tools
Q2: Base or parent tables -- Child tables
Scenario: Understanding ServiceNow table hierarchy
Solution Steps: 1. Task table (task) - Parent for Incident,
Problem, Change; 2. Configuration item (cmdb_ci) - Parent for
Computer (ci_computer), Server (ci_server); 3. Users
(sys_user); 4. Groups (sys_user_group)
Common Struggles: Not understanding table extension
relationships, confusing parent-child table structures
Q3: Types of change
Scenario: ServiceNow change management types
Solution Steps: 1. Normal change - requires CAB approval
when developer wants to make changes; 2. Standard Change
(Frequently) - pre-approved, no CAB approval needed for
frequent changes; 3. Emergency Change - immediate
implementation with CAB approval for customer emergency
requests
Common Struggles: Confusing approval processes, not
knowing when CAB approval is required
Q4: Tell me about your experience with Service-Now?
Scenario: Experience-based interview question
Solution Steps: Sample answer covering migration from BMC
Remedy to ServiceNow, starting with administration,
progressing to development, implementation, scoped
application development, and integration
Common Struggles: Not

Q5: Could you please tell me what all you have done in
Service-Now?
Scenario: Comprehensive ServiceNow experience overview
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Solution Steps: Cover involvement in basic administration to

advanced scripting, customization work in Incident, Problem,
Change, SRM, Service Catalog, Asset and Configuration
Management, Knowledge management, Discovery,
Performance analytics, and Service Portal
Common Struggles: Not covering breadth of ServiceNow
modules, being too vague about specific contributions
Q6: What is Incident?
Scenario: ITIL Incident definition in ServiceNow
Solution Steps: Something broken in your application or
unexpected interruption in your business application
Common Struggles: Confusing incidents with problems, not
understanding business impact
Q7: What is Problem?
Scenario: ITIL Problem definition and relationship to
incidents
Solution Steps: When incidents occur with similar issues
from multiple people or same category, can be considered
problem ticket. Based on ticket trend analysis, create problem
ticket for root cause analysis to fix issue permanently
Common Struggles: Not understanding incident-to-problem
relationship, missing root cause analysis aspect
Q8: Tell me about your work in incident management?
Scenario: Incident management customization experience
Solution Steps: Implemented changes to forms using layout
and form design, created different field types (reference, choice,
string, date/time, calculated fields), worked on server-side
scripting (business rules), client-side scripts, applied UI
policies, Data Policies, ACL rules for user restrictions, designed
email templates and notifications
Common Struggles: Not covering both technical and
functional aspects, missing notification setup
Q9: What do know about problem management in
service-now?

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Scenario: Problem management implementation details

Solution Steps: Repetitive incidents logged as problem
tickets, implemented same customizations as incident
management including business rules, client scripts, UI actions,
UI policies, notifications
Common Struggles: Not distinguishing problem
management from incident management, missing workflow
aspects
Q10: Please share your experience on change
management?
Scenario: Change management workflow customization
Solution Steps: Modified workflow of change management
table for CAB approvals per requirements, created new
workflows for emergency change requests
Common Struggles: Not understanding CAB approval
processes, missing emergency change handling
Q11: What is a business rule?
Scenario: ServiceNow business rule definition and usage
Solution Steps: Server-side script that runs when record is
displayed, inserted, deleted, or when table is queried. Used to
automatically change values in form fields when specified
conditions are met. Executes on server side for insert, update,
delete, display, or query operations
Common Struggles: Confusing with client scripts, not
understanding server-side execution timing
Q12: Types of business rules?
Scenario: Understanding different business rule execution
types
Solution Steps: 1. Before - after user submits form but before
action taken on database record; 2. After - after user submits
form and after action taken on database record; 3. Async - when
scheduler runs scheduled job created from business rule; 4.
Display Business Rule - before form presented to user, after
data read from database

Common Struggles: Not understanding execution sequence,

confusing timing of different types

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Q13: When business rules run?

Scenario: Business rule execution criteria
Solution Steps: Run based on two criteria sets:
1. Time configured to run relative to record
modification/access;
2. Database operation system takes on record
Common Struggles: Not understanding timing vs operation
criteria, missing database operation triggers
Q14: What is display business rule?
Scenario: Display business rule specific functionality
Solution Steps: Processed when user requests record form,
data read from database, display rules executed, form
presented. Current object available representing retrieved
record, field changes temporary (not submitted to database),
primary objective is using shared g_scratchpad object
(g_scratchpad) sent to client with form
Common Struggles: Not understanding g_scratchpad usage,
confusing with other business rule types
Q15: Abort a database action in a before business-rule?
Scenario: Preventing database operations in business rules
Solution Steps: Use current.setAbortAction(true) method in
before business rule script to cancel/abort current database
action. If called during insert action, new record in current is
not created in database
Common Struggles: Using in wrong business rule type, not
understanding when to abort actions
Q16: How to lock user accounts using by business rule
script?
Scenario: User account management through business rules
Solution Steps: Lock accounts if user not active in LDAP
directory or doesn't have Self-service, ITIL, or Admin access.
Use script checking accumulated_roles and u_bcnetidstatus
fields, set locked_out field accordingly
Common Struggles: Not understanding role checking logic,
missing LDAP integration aspects

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Q17: Before query business rules example?

Scenario: Query business rule implementation for access
control
Solution Steps: Execute before database query made, prevent
users from accessing certain records. Example: incident query
business rule limiting access to incident records based on user
roles and relationship to records
Common Struggles: Not understanding query restriction
logic, missing role-based access control
Q18: Sample business rule restricts writing name field
in sys_dictionary
Scenario: Field-level write restrictions
Solution Steps: Function sys_dictionary_nameCanWrite()
checking if current.isNewRecord(), returning false for existing
records to prevent name field modification
Common Struggles: Not understanding field-level
restrictions, missing new record check
Q19: Difference between Business rule and script
include?
Scenario: Understanding when to use business rules vs script
includes
Solution Steps: Business Rule runs when database events
happen (before/after insert/update/delete/display/query).
Script Include is reusable function, example: date calculation
between two date fields, callable via GlideAjax from client
scripts for reuse across forms
Common Struggles: Not understanding reusability aspect,
confusing execution contexts
Q20: How to convert global business rules to script
includes
Scenario: Performance optimization by converting legacy
global business rules
Solution Steps: Global business rules from earlier
ServiceNow versions evaluate for every server interaction
(insert, update, delete, query). Script Includes load on-demand
and cached for better performance. Copy GBR script into Script
Include, deactivate/delete GBR

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Common Struggles: Not understanding performance impact,

missing on-demand loading benefits
Q21: How to deactivate Global Business Rule
Scenario: Converting or removing legacy global business rules
Solution Steps:
1. Locate the Global Business Rule (GBR) record in the Business
Rules list.
2. Set the Active field to false (or delete the record).
3. Optionally, copy the script into a Script Include for on-
demand execution and delete the old GBR.
Common Struggles: Forgetting to deactivate the rule
entirely, losing legacy logic without migration
Q22: What is a client script?
Scenario: Running JavaScript on the browser side
Solution Steps:
1. Define the script in System Definition > Client
Scripts.
2. Choose when it runs: onLoad, onChange, onSubmit,
or onCellEdit.
3. Write the appropriate function
(onLoad(), onChange(control, oldValue, newValue,
isLoading), etc.).
4. Use g_form APIs to interact with the form (set values,
visibility, mandatory state).
Common Struggles: Misplacing code in wrong script
type, confusion between client and server APIs
Q23: What variables support client scripts?
Scenario:Using g_form API in client scripts
Solution Steps:
1. g_form.setDisplay (name, display)
2. g_form.setVisible (name, visibility)

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3. g_form.setMandatory (name, mandatory)

4. g_form.setValue (name, value, display_value)
5. g_form.getValue(name)
6. g_form.setReadOnly (name, boolean)
Common Struggles: Using DOM methods instead
of g_form, forgetting isLoading checks
Q24: How do I call a business rule from a client script?
Scenario: Executing server-side logic from the client
Solution Steps:
1. Create a Script Include with a client-callable function
(Client callable = true).
2. In the client script, instantiate new
GlideAjax('YourScriptIncludeName').
3. Add parameters: ga.addParam('sysparm_name',
'yourFunction'); add other sysparm_*.
4. Call ga.getXML(callbackFunction).
Common Struggles: Not marking the Script Include as
client-callable, mixing up function names
Q25: How to call a business rule from a client script
through coding?
Scenario: Server-side processing triggered by client
Solution Steps:
1. As above, use GlideAjax to invoke a Script Include
method.
2. Ensure the Script Include uses gs.sleep() or returns XML
results.
3. Handle the response in the callback function on the client.
Common Struggles: Blocking UI by using synchronous
calls, forgetting callback implementation
Q26: How can we execute server-side code in client
script?
Scenario: Retrieving server data on demand
Solution Steps:
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1. Use ga.getXML() (asynchronous)

or ga.getXMLWait() (synchronous, not recommended).
2. Process returned XML in the callback (or immediately
after a synchronous call).
Common Struggles: Using getXMLWait() in scoped
apps (not supported), degrading UX with sync calls
Q27: What is the difference between getXML and
getXMLWait?
Scenario: Asynchronous vs. synchronous GlideAjax calls
Solution Steps:
● getXML(): Asynchronous; does not block other client
scripts.
● getXMLWait(): Synchronous; blocks client execution
until response (not recommended).
Common Struggles: Unexpected UI freezing
with getXMLWait(), unavailable in scoped apps
Q28: Call GlideAjax into Client script with Example
Scenario: Example of asynchronous server call
Solution Steps:
1. var ga = new GlideAjax('HelloWorld');
ga.addParam('sysparm_name', 'helloWorld');
ga.addParam('sysparm_user_name', 'Bob');
ga.getXML(HelloWorldPars);
2. function HelloWorldParse(response) {
var answer =
response.responseXML.documentElement.getAttribute('answe
r');
alert(answer);
}

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Common Struggles: Misnaming callback functions, incorrect

XML parsing
Q29: Catalog Client Script Examples and Scenarios
Scenario: Client scripting within Service Catalog variables
Solution Steps:
1. Get variable value: g_form.getValue('variable_name').
2. Restrict characters:
function onLoad() {
var sd = g_form.getControl('short_description');
sd.maxLength = 80;
}
3. Color-code approval buttons onLoad with DOM
manipulation (use sparingly).
4. Alert on specific value in onChange scripts.
Common Struggles: Overusing DOM instead of field
APIs, missing isLoading guard
Q30: What are UI Scripts?
Scenario: Reusable client-side JavaScript libraries
Solution Steps:
1. Navigate to System UI > UI Scripts.
2. Create a UI Script with a unique name and
optional Global scope.
3. Reference it in client scripts or HTML fields: <script
src="your_ui_script.js"></script>.
Common Struggles: Creating global scripts that
degrade performance, forgetting to include scripts
Q31: What is a record producer?
Scenario: Creating task records from Service Catalog
Solution Steps:
1. In Service Catalog, select Record Producer.
2. Define which target table the producer writes to.
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3. Add variables to capture input fields.

4. Use producer.url_redirect or producer.portal_redirect to
navigate after submission.
Common Struggles: Not mapping producer variables to
table fields, missing redirect configuration
Q32: Can we create record producers from tables?
Scenario: Alternative record creation
Solution Steps:
● Yes, record producers can target any table by specifying
the target table in the record producer configuration.
Common Struggles: Limiting producers to default
tables, forgetting ACL restrictions
Q33: How to redirect after submitting a Record
Producer?
Scenario: Post-submission navigation
Solution Steps:
● Platform UI: producer.url_redirect = 'home.do';
● Service Portal: producer.portal_redirect =
'?id=sc_home';
Common Struggles: Mixing up URL parameters,
forgetting sysparm_id handling

Q34: What is dictionary override?

Scenario: Customizing inherited field properties
Solution Steps:
1. On the extended table’s field dictionary entry,
click Overrides.
2. Modify properties (read-only, default value, reference
qualifier) for the child table only.
Common Struggles: Overriding the wrong table,
unexpected behaviour due to parent precedence

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Q35: What do you mean by coalesce?

Scenario: Import Set field uniqueness
Solution Steps:
1. In the Transform Map, mark a
field’s Coalesce checkbox.
2. On import, if a match is found, the existing record is
updated; otherwise, a new record is inserted.
Common Struggles: Setting multiple coalesce fields
unintentionally, data duplication
Q36: What are UI actions?
Scenario: Adding custom buttons/links to forms and lists
Solution Steps:
1. Navigate to System Definition > UI Actions.
2. Choose Form button, Form link, or List choice.
3. Write client-side or server-side script and set
conditions/roles.
Common Struggles: Placing too much logic in UI
Actions, not handling server vs. client context
Q37: What kind of script can we write in UI action?
Scenario: Client/server hybrid logic
Solution Steps:
● Enable Client checkbox for client logic;
write onClick function.
● For server logic, write directly in the script section
executed after submission.
Common Struggles: Missing gsftSubmit() to invoke
server-side code, mixing contexts
Q38: What are UI policies?
Scenario: Dynamic form field behavior without code
Solution Steps:
1. Navigate to System UI > UI Policies.
2. Define table, conditions, and actions (read-only,
mandatory, visible).
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3. Use Advanced scripts for complex logic.

Common Struggles: Overusing UI Policies instead of
Data Policies, not using conditions effectively
Q39: Can we do scripting in UI policies?
Scenario: Handling advanced UI policy scenarios
Solution Steps:
● Check Advanced on the UI Policy.
● Write client-side script in Scripts tab using g_form APIs.
Common Struggles: Ignoring performance
implications, forgetting policy order

Q40: What is a data policy?

Scenario: Enforcing data rules on server and web services
Solution Steps:
1. Navigate to System Policy > Data Policies.
2. Define table, conditions, and field rules (mandatory, read-
only).
3. Activates on both UI and import/web-service
inserts/updates.
Common Struggles: Using UI Policy instead of Data
Policy for server enforcement, missing import triggers
Q41: What is the difference between UI policy and data
policy?
Scenario: Client vs. server rule enforcement
Solution Steps:
● UI Policy: Only applies to form UI.
● Data Policy: Applies to all data inserts/updates (UI, web
services, import sets).

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Common Struggles: Assuming UI Policy protects web-

service data, forgetting Data Policy validation
Q42: What is Schema Map?
Scenario: Visualizing table relationships
Solution Steps:
1. Navigate to any table.
2. Right-click header > Configure > Schema Map.
3. View diagram of parent, child, reference tables.
Common Struggles: Finding the schema map option,
interpreting complex relationships
Q43: What is your experience in Notifications?
Scenario: Email/email-triggered notifications
Solution Steps:
1. Create email templates.
2. In System Notification > Email > Notifications,
define triggers (record insert/update or event).
3. Select recipients and template.
Common Struggles: Misconfiguring conditions,
forgetting event queue usage
Q44: Please tell me the process of triggering event-
based notifications
Scenario: Automating emails via events
Solution Steps:
1. Create an Event record in System Policy > Events >
Event Registry.
2. In a Business Rule, call gs.eventQueue('your.event.name',
current, parm1, parm2).
3. Define a Notification with When to send = Event is
fired.
Common Struggles: Event name mismatches, timing
issues

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Q45: What is a dictionary?

Scenario: Understanding table/field metadata
Solution Steps:
● The Dictionary [sys_dictionary] table stores metadata
for all fields and tables.
Common Struggles: Editing entries without understanding
dependencies, corrupting schema
Q46: Did you work on SRM? (Service request
management)
Scenario: Experience with Service Catalog
Solution Steps:
● Yes: Created catalog items, variables, workflows, and
execution plans for service requests.
Common Struggles: Mixing SRM with ITSM modules,
misnaming variables
Q47: Could you please tell me about your experience in
SRM?
Scenario: Customization within Service Catalog
Solution Steps:
1. Created catalog items and variable sets.
2. Designed workflows and execution plans for approvals.
Common Struggles: Overcomplicating simple requests,
not leveraging out-of-the-box activities
Q48: What is a workflow?
Scenario: Designing process flows for catalog items
Solution Steps:
● A visual editor for automating processes using drag-and-
drop activities (approvals, tasks, timers).
Common Struggles: Using execution plans when
workflows suffice, versioning issues

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Q49: Could you please briefly explain how to design

the workflow?
Scenario: Creating and publishing workflows
Solution Steps:
1. Go to Workflow Editor.
2. Click New, select table.
3. Drag activities (Approval, Timer, Task) onto canvas.
4. Connect and configure properties.
5. Publish the workflow.
Common Struggles: Skipping testing, forgetting to
activate after publishing
Q50: What is an execution plan?
Scenario: Alternative to workflows for simple processes
Solution Steps:
● Define a flat, UI-driven sequence of approvals and tasks
without graphical editor.
Common Struggles: Choosing execution plan over
workflow for complex logic, limited capabilities cause rework
Q51: How to choose between a workflow and execution
plan?
Scenario: Deciding the appropriate automation tool for
processes.
Solution Steps: Use execution plans for simple, linear
approvals; use workflows for complex, branched logic requiring
timers, loops, or sub flows.
Common Struggles: Overengineering simple processes with
workflows; underestimating execution plan limits.

Q52: How to create tables in ServiceNow?

Scenario: Defining new data structures.
Solution Steps: Navigate to System Definition → Tables; click
New; specify Table label, name, and extend table if needed; define
columns and save.

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Common Struggles: Forgetting to set the appropriate parent

(extend) table; misnaming table prefixes.
Q53: What kinds of roles typically exist in ServiceNow?
Scenario: Understanding default role assignments.
Solution Steps: Recognize three primary roles: ESS (self-
service), ITIL, and admin; assign based on least privilege
principle.
Common Struggles: Overusing admin roles; granting ITIL for
simple user access.
Q54: Do cheat codes exist to open tables/forms without
UI access?
Scenario: Quick URL hacks for diagnostics.
Solution Steps: Append .do or .list to table names (e.g.,
incident.do, incident.list).
Common Struggles: Using in production unchecked; bypassing
ACLs without permission checks.
Q55: How to restrict users from seeing applications and
modules?
Scenario: Securing UI navigation.
Solution Steps: Assign roles to application menus; configure
Module record’s Role field; test with a restricted user.
Common Struggles: Forgetting to configure both application
and individual modules; neglecting parent menu role.
Q56: What are Access Control Lists (ACLs)?
Scenario: Data security overview.
Solution Steps: Define table-/field-/operation-level ACLs in
System Security → Access Control; set conditions and scripts; test
CRUD and API access.
Common Struggles: Overlapping rules; missing “requires role”
vs. “requires script” logic.
Q57: How many types of access controls exist?
Scenario: ACL categorization.
Solution Steps: Identify four types: record ACL, UI Page, Script
includes (client-callable), and processor ACLs.

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Common Struggles: Confusing processor vs. UI page ACLs;

neglecting client-callable script include ACLs.
Q58: Can a template exist without a form for a table? /
Record producer?
Scenario: Alternative record creation.
Solution Steps: Use Record Producer (catalog item) targeting
any table without standard form; configure variables, mapping,
and redirect.
Common Struggles: Mapping variables to fields; missing
“producer.” prefix in scripts.
Q59: What is a Record Producer?
Scenario: Service Catalog record creation.
Solution Steps: Create Catalog → Record Producers; set target
table; add variables; script mapping (producer.field = variable);
define redirect.
Common Struggles: Not specifying target table; forgetting URL
redirect or portal redirect.
Q60: Difference between Record Producer and Catalog
Item?
Scenario: Catalog vs. record creation distinction.
Solution Steps: Catalog items generate requested task records
via request/request item tables; record producers directly insert
into target table.
Common Struggles: Treating producers like catalog items;
ignoring request/request_item hierarchy.

Q61: How to write a Transform Map?

Scenario: Data import mapping.
Solution Steps: Navigate to Transform Maps; create new map
linking Import Set table to target table; define field mapping in
Mapping Assist; add OnBefore or OnAfter scripts for complex
logic.
Common Struggles: Forgetting to run Transform → Execute;
misconfiguring coalesce fields.
Q62: Have you done any integrations with ServiceNow?
Scenario: Integration experience question.
Solution Steps: Example: Email integration via Inbound Email
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Actions; REST integration using REST Message definitions, HTTP

methods, authentication; scripting parse and insert into target
tables.
Common Struggles: Using email integration without inbound
actions; mishandling REST authentication.
Q63: Explain Email Integration.
Scenario: Automated ticket creation.
Solution Steps: Configure Inbound Email Actions: set
conditions, scripts to parse subject/body, create GlideRecord on
incident; test with sample email.
Common Struggles: Mismatched email format; forgetting to
enable email inbound.
Q64: What kinds of emails does Inbound Action accept?
Scenario: Supported email flow.
Solution Steps: Accepts New, Reply, and Forward; configure
Accept Email and Actions accordingly.
Common Struggles: Not distinguishing reply vs. forward;
missing header parsing.
Q65: Basic administration activities you have done?
Scenario: Daily admin tasks.
Solution Steps: Add users/groups, assign roles, maintain data,
monitor logs, manage update set capture.
Common Struggles: Listing too narrow tasks; excluding
security checks.
Q66: How many instances in your project?
Scenario: Environment setup.
Solution Steps: Standard triad: Development, Test, and
Production; coordinate refreshes and update set migrations.
Common Struggles: Promoting config directly without dev
testing; misaligned instance versions.
Q67: How do you migrate customizations across
instances?
Scenario: Change promotion process.
Solution Steps: Use Update Sets: capture changes in Dev, mark

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complete; in Test/Prod use retrieve and commit; handle merge

conflicts.
Common Struggles: Forgetting to complete update set; missing
application scope.
Q68: Explain Update Sets.
Scenario: Configuration grouping.
Solution Steps: Visit System Update Sets; create new set;
capture changes; complete and export; import into target.
Common Struggles: Capturing data records inadvertently;
neglecting custom field changes.
Q69: How to migrate Update Sets?
Scenario: Cross-instance transfer.
Solution Steps: In Target instance, configure Remote Update
Source; provide credentials; fetch update sets; preview and
commit.
Common Struggles: Ribbon import without preview;
mismatched credentials.
Q70: Did you work on SLAs?
Scenario: SLA configuration experience.
Solution Steps: Yes; create SLA Definitions on tables; set Start,
Stop, and Pause conditions; test breach automation.
Common Struggles: Not defining pause conditions; ignoring
retroactive start.
Q71: Procedure for creating an SLA
Scenario: SLA setup steps.
Solution Steps: Navigate to SLA Definitions; choose table; set
conditions (start, pause, stop); define duration and schedule; save
and test.
Common Struggles: Missing schedule definition;
misconfiguring stop condition.
Q72: Difference between SLA and OLA
Scenario: Agreement types.
Solution Steps: SLA between vendor and client; OLA within
internal teams supporting SLA; Underpinning Contract with
external suppliers.
Common Struggles: Interchanging SLA/OLA; omitting
Underpinning Contract.
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Q73: Experience in Knowledge Management?

Scenario: KM involvement.
Solution Steps: Created Knowledge Articles; set roles/visibility;
managed lifecycle (Draft, Review, Publish); integrated into
Service Portal.
Common Struggles: Missing workflow approvals; incorrect
category tagging.
Q74: Actions in Knowledge Management?
Scenario: Knowledge article creation.
Solution Steps: Navigate to Knowledge → Articles → New;
enter content, metadata, tags; assign workflow; publish and share.
Common Struggles: Not setting public role; skipping
translations.

Q75: How to make an article available to all users?

Scenario: Article visibility.
Solution Steps: Assign knowledge public role; configure
Knowledge Base access controls to include public group; publish.
Common Struggles: Overlooking ACL on KB; mismatched role
assignment.
Q76: Types of Knowledge Articles?
Scenario: Knowledge content types.
Solution Steps: Articles support text, attachments, links, HTML
pages, templates.
Common Struggles: Using attachments without embedding;
forgetting index keywords.
Q77: How to search a Knowledge Article?
Scenario: Knowledge discovery.
Solution Steps: Use Meta Tags, Title, Content; configure
dictionary extractors; use Knowledge Search module.
Common Struggles: Not maintaining meta tags; ignoring FTS
configuration.

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Q78: Areas to search for Knowledge Articles?

Scenario: Search contexts.
Solution Steps: Self-Service portal, Knowledge Base widget,
global search on KB tables, incident KB suggestions.
Common Struggles: Misconfiguring search sources; failing
ACL checks.
Q79: What are classes in CMDB?
Scenario: CMDB hierarchy.
Solution Steps: Classes represent device types (Server,
Computer, Database, CI instances); extend cmdb_ci parent class.
Common Struggles: Flattening classes; missing CI relationship
types.
Q80: What is table extension?
Scenario: Data model extension.
Solution Steps: Create new table extending a parent (e.g.,
Incident extends Task); inherit fields and add custom.
Common Struggles: Extending wrong parent; missing
dictionary overrides.
Q81: Could you name some extended tables?
Scenario: Identifying table extension examples
Solution Steps:
● Incident,, Change tables extend the Task table.
● CMDB classes (e.g., cmdb_ci_computer, cmdb_ci_server)
extend the cmdb_ci parent class.
● Other app-specific tables extend core tables like sys_user or
sys_user_group.
Common Struggles: Forgetting that extensions inherit
fields and ACLs; overriding parent fields unintentionally.
Q82: How does ServiceNow charge licenses?
Scenario: Understanding ServiceNow licensing model
Solution Steps:
● Licenses are granted per user basis, with role-based tiers
(e.g., ESS, ITIL, Admin).
● License counts correspond to named users assigned to roles.

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● Monitor usage via System Diagnostics → License Usage.

Common Struggles: Confusing role assignments with
license entitlements; overlooking module-specific license
requirements.

Q83: Do you have any idea on the Content Management

System (CMS)?
Scenario: ServiceNow portal/CMS knowledge
Solution Steps:
● CMS enables custom web portals using Page Designer and
Widgets.
● Create Sites, Pages, and UI Pages under Content
Management → Sites.
● Use Blocks (HTML, Dynamic) and server/client scripts for
portal functionality.
Common Struggles: Mixing up CMS with Service Portal;
not leveraging scoped widgets.
Q84: What have you done in CMS?
Scenario: Detailing CMS implementation experience
Solution Steps:
● Created new site for ESS users redirecting to portal on login.
● Designed pages with iframes, dynamic blocks, and HTML
templates.
● Configured Login Rules to route users based on roles.
Common Struggles: Overlooking access controls on CMS
pages; heavy reliance on iframes instead of widgets.
Q85: How can you redirect users to a portal page when
they log in?
Scenario: Post-login navigation setup
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● In Content Management → Login Rules, define a rule

mapping user criteria to portal URL.
● Use condition scripts (e.g., if (gs.hasRole('itil'))
action.setRedirectURL('sp');).
● Test with multiple user roles to ensure correct routing.
Common Struggles: Forgetting to activate the login rule;
incorrect URL parameters.
Q86: Do you recommend ServiceNow over other tools?
Why?
Scenario: Comparative recommendation
Solution Steps:
● Yes—ServiceNow offers a unified cloud-based platform with
extensive APIs (JavaScript, REST).
● Flexible customization via scoped apps, Flow Designer, and
low-code tools.
● Strong ecosystem of plugins, integration connectors, and
community resources.
Common Struggles: Overemphasizing customization at
the expense of out-of-the-box features; neglecting total cost
of ownership.
Q87: Please tell me about GlideRecord.
Scenario: Explaining server-side data access
Solution Steps:
● GlideRecord is a JavaScript class for querying and
manipulating database tables.
● Usage: var gr = new GlideRecord('incident');
gr.addQuery('active', true); gr.query(); while (gr.next())
{ ... }.
● Supports insert, update, delete, and advanced query
chaining.
Common Struggles: Not using gr.initialize() for inserts;
forgetting gr.update() calls.

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Q88: Did you work on LDAP integration?

Scenario: LDAP integration experience
Solution Steps:
● No direct implementation; worked alongside the integration
team to troubleshoot sync issues.
Common Struggles: Confusing LDAP integration with
SSO configuration; overlooking group mapping.
Q89: Do you have an idea about LDAP?
Scenario: LDAP conceptual knowledge
Solution Steps:
● LDAP is used to import users from Active Directory
into sys_user.
● Configure under System LDAP → LDAP Servers; map fields
via LDAP Map.
● Use LDAP integration for user provisioning and
authentication.
Common Struggles: Improper TLS setup; incomplete
attribute mappings.
Q90: Did you work on Discovery?
Scenario: ServiceNow Discovery involvement
Solution Steps:
● No direct hands-on experience; shadowed the team during
CMDB CI imports.
Common Struggles: Misinterpreting mid-server and
probe-sensor relationships; not understanding credentials
test.

Q91: Any idea what Discovery is?

Scenario: Explaining ServiceNow Discovery
Solution Steps:

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● Discovery automatically scans networks to identify CIs and

populate the CMDB.
● Uses MID Servers with probes and sensors to collect data
(SSH, WMI, SNMP).
● Configured Discovery schedules, credentials, and IP ranges
under Discovery Definitions.
Common Struggles: Failing to configure discovery
credentials properly; missing identification rules.
Q92: What is a Scorecard?
Scenario: Performance Analytics concept
Solution Steps:
● A Scorecard visualizes indicator results over time.
● Belongs to an Indicator in Performance Analytics; shows
trend, targets, breakdowns, and aggregates.
● Configure via Performance Analytics → Scorecards; set
visualization type (bar, line).
Common Struggles: Not defining breakdown groups;
overlooking time series settings.
Q93: What do you mean by Indicators in Performance
Analytics?
Scenario: Defining key metrics
Solution Steps:
● Indicators (KPIs) are metrics tracking business conditions
and forecasting trends.
● Configured under Performance Analytics → Indicators;
support field value duration or script calculation.
Common Struggles: Confusing Indicators with Metrics
(instances); misconfiguring data collection schedules.
Q94: How to set the default value of a date-time field to
current date-time?
Scenario: Field default value configuration
Solution Steps:
● In the field’s Dictionary entry, set Default Value
to javascript:gs.nowDateTime();.
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● Save and reload form to verify default.

Common Struggles: Using gs.nowDate() instead, which
omits time component; not clearing server cache.
Q95: What is Client Transaction Timing?
Scenario: Measuring client-server performance
Solution Steps:
● Activates via the “Client transaction timing” plugin.
● Provides detailed timing logs for client requests under
System Diagnostics → Transaction Timings.
Common Struggles: Forgetting to activate the plugin;
ignoring browser console errors.
Q96: What does the setWorkflow(false) function do?
Scenario: Controlling business rule execution
Solution Steps:
● gr.setWorkflow(false) disables business rules, notifications,
and audit when inserting/updating records.
● Use before gr.update() to bypass side-effects.
Common Struggles: Forgetting to re-enable workflow; not
understanding audit implications.
Q97: What does the setForceUpdate() function do?
Scenario: Forcing record persistence
Solution Steps:
● gr.setForceUpdate(true) forces an update even if no fields
changed, triggering business rules and listeners.
Common Struggles: Unintentionally triggering update
sets; performance overhead.
Q98: What is the significance of setLimit(n) on a
GlideRecord?
Scenario: Limiting query results
Solution Steps:

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● gr.setLimit(n) restricts the number of records returned by

the query to n.
● Useful for pagination and performance.
Common Struggles: Forgetting limit before gr.query();
confusing with pagination APIs.
Q99: How to get the row count in a GlideRecord?
Scenario: Retrieving record counts
Solution Steps:
● After gr.query(), call gr.getRowCount() to return the total
matching rows without iteration.
Common Struggles: Iterating to count manually;
misusing while (gr.next()).
Q100: What is the difference between deleteMultiple()
and deleteRecord()?
Scenario: Deletion methods comparison
Solution Steps:
● deleteMultiple(): Deletes all records matching current query
conditions; does not remove attachments.
● deleteRecord(): Deletes the single record at the current
GlideRecord pointer; removes attachments.
Common Struggles: Overlooking attachment cleanup;
unexpected bulk deletes when query conditions too broad.
Q101: What is the difference between deleteMultiple()
and deleteRecord()?
Scenario: Comparing GlideRecord deletion methods
Solution Steps:
1. deleteMultiple(): Deletes all records matching the current
query conditions; does not remove attachments.
2. deleteRecord(): Deletes the single record at the current
GlideRecord pointer; also removes attachments.
Common Struggles: Overlooking attachment cleanup;
unintentionally bulk deleting when query is too broad.

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Q102: What is an encoded query?

Scenario: URL-based list filtering
Solution Steps:
1. Encoded query is a URL-safe string representing field
conditions (e.g., active=true^priority=1).
2. Can be copied from list filters or built manually for reference
qualifiers or sysparm_query.
Common Struggles: Misplacing caret (^) separators;
incorrect URL encoding causing filter errors.
Q103: Can we call a business rule from a client script?
Scenario: Invoking server logic from the client
Solution Steps:
1. Create a client-callable Script Include.
2. Use new GlideAjax('ScriptIncludeName'),
add sysparm_name, and call getXML(callback).
3. Handle the response in the callback function.
Common Struggles: Forgetting to mark Script Include as
client-callable; mixing up getXML vs. getXMLWait.
Q104: How can you update a record without updating its
system fields?
Scenario: Preserving sys_updated_by and sys_updated_on
Solution Steps:
1. In server script, before update(), call gr.autoSysFields(false).
2. Modify fields and then gr.update().
Common Struggles: Not disabling sys fields early enough;
neglecting to call update() after disabling.
Q105: How to restrict users from uploading
attachments?
Scenario: Controlling attachment permissions
Solution Steps:
1. Navigate to System Properties > Security.

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2. Set glide.attachment.role to a comma-separated list of roles

permitted to attach.
3. Save; only those roles can upload attachments.
Common Struggles: Omitting roles; forgetting to save
system properties.
Q106: What is the difference between ${URI} and
${URI_REF}?
Scenario: Email template link placeholders

Solution Steps:
● ${URI}: Renders the literal word “LINK”.
● ${URI_REF}: Renders the record’s display value as linked
text.
Common Struggles: Using wrong placeholder causing
unreadable emails.
Q107: How to stop a running background script?
Scenario: Managing long-running server scripts
Solution Steps:
1. Go to User Administration > All Active Transactions.
2. Locate and click Kill on the offending transaction.
Common Struggles: Identifying the correct transaction;
killing necessary sessions only.
Q108: Which object refers to the current logged-in user
in client scripts?
Scenario: Accessing user info client-side
Solution Steps:
● Use the global g_user object
(e.g., g_user.name, g_user.roles).
Common Struggles: Confusing g_user with server-
side gs.getUser().
Q109: State best practices for client scripts.
Scenario: Writing maintainable client code
Solution Steps:

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1. Enclose code in functions (onLoad, onChange, etc.).

2. Avoid DOM manipulation; use g_form APIs.
3. Guard with if (isLoading) return; in change scripts.
4. Minimize synchronous calls (getXMLWait).
Common Struggles: Mixing business logic into UI scripts;
unguarded change handlers.
Q110: How to hide/show a field using a client script?
Scenario: Dynamic field visibility
Solution Steps:
● Call g_form.setVisible('field_name',
true|false) in onLoad or onChange.
Common Struggles: Not using isLoading guard; applying
before form is fully loaded.
Q111: What are Metrics in ServiceNow?
Scenario: Measuring workflow performance
Solution Steps:
● Metrics record time intervals between task state changes
(e.g., assignment to resolution).
● Stored in metric_instance and defined
by metric_definition.
Common Struggles: Confusing Metrics with Indicators;
not duplicating metric events for non-task tables.
Q112: Define ServiceNow.
Scenario: Platform overview
Solution Steps:
● Cloud-based ITSM platform offering modules for Incident,
Problem, Change, CMDB, etc.
Common Struggles: Overgeneralizing as just a help desk
tool; omitting scope and extensibility.

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Q113: What is captured in Update Sets?

Scenario: Update migration content
Solution Steps:
● Captures application files: Business Rules, Client Scripts,
Forms/Sections, Reports, Tables/Views, Workflows.
Common Struggles: Expecting data records to be
captured automatically; missing transform maps.
Q114: How can you capture data records in an Update
Set?
Scenario: Including specific records
Solution Steps:
1. On a list, select records.
2. Click Create Application File to explicitly add them.
Common Struggles: Forgetting manual capture; data
discrepancies between instances.
Q115: What condition determines captured records in an
Update Set?
Scenario: Update set internals
Solution Steps:
● In sys_dictionary, filter on update_synch=true.
Common Struggles: Misreading Attributes column;
filtering wrong table.
Q116: How to move customization to another Update Set
without merging?
Scenario: Reassigning captured changes
Solution Steps:
● In sys_update_xml, update the update_set reference to
the target set.
Common Struggles: Direct table edits causing corruption;
missing XML entries.
Q117: Define Workflow Scratchpad.
Scenario: Data sharing in workflows
Solution Steps:

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● workflow.scratchpad holds variables shared across activities

in the same workflow instance.
Common Struggles: Assuming global persistence; trying
to store non-JSON types.
Q118: How can you declare Workflow Scratchpad
variables?
Scenario: Setting scratchpad values
Solution Steps:
● In a workflow script activity: workflow.scratchpad.varName
= value;
● Access later: var val = workflow.scratchpad.varName;
Common Struggles: Attempting declaration outside an
executing workflow.
Q119: List data types storable in Workflow Scratchpad.
Scenario: Supported variable types
Solution Steps:
● Primitive: Integer, Boolean, String
● JavaScript Object: Plain objects
● Scriptable Java Objects: GlideRecord, GlideDateTime
Common Struggles: Inserting functions or DOM objects
causing JSON issues.

Q120: What is the difference between g_scratchpad and

GlideAjax?
Scenario: Server-to-client data retrieval
Solution Steps:
● g_scratchpad: Populated by Display Business Rule; sent
once with form load.
● GlideAjax: Asynchronous calls after load to fetch server data
on demand.

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Common Struggles: Overusing GlideAjax causing

performance hits; misplacing g_scratchpad logic.
Q121: How can you retrieve server information from the
client?
Scenario: Choosing a technique for passing data from server to
client.
Solution Steps: 1) Use g_scratchpad in a Display Business Rule
for data required on initial form load;
2) Use asynchronous GlideAjax calls for data required after load;
3) Reserve synchronous calls (getXMLWait) only where
absolutely unavoidable.
Common Struggles: Relying
on GlideRecord or g_form.getReference() client-side (heavy and
synchronous); forgetting to mark Script Includes “Client callable”.
Q122: Example of using g_scratchpad.
Scenario: Needing hidden server data (CSS theme, attachment
flag, manager name) in a client script.
Solution Steps: Populate values in a Display Business Rule
(g_scratchpad.css, g_scratchpad.hasAttachments, g_scratchpad.
managerName); read them directly in the client script without
additional server trips.
Common Struggles: Adding hidden fields to the form instead
of using scratchpad; attempting to write back
to g_scratchpad from the client.
Q123: Declaring workflow scratchpad variables.
Scenario: Passing values between activities inside one workflow
instance.
Solution Steps: Within a Script activity
set workflow.scratchpad.myVar = value; later read it with var v =
workflow.scratchpad.myVar;.
Common Struggles: Expecting scratchpad to persist across
different workflow contexts or records; attempting to store
complex Java objects.
Q124: Data types supported in Workflow scratchpad.
Scenario: Knowing what can safely be stored.
Solution Steps: Store primitives (String, Boolean, Number),
plain JS Objects, or scriptable ServiceNow objects
like GlideRecord/GlideDateTime.
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Common Struggles: Trying to store functions or DOM nodes;

exceeding memory with very large objects.
Q125: Execution order: UI Policy vs. Client Script.
Scenario: Predicting which rule alters the form last.
Solution Steps: Client Scripts execute, then UI Policies run;
design logic accordingly.
Common Struggles: Assuming UI Policies fire first and
overwriting earlier changes.
Q126: Do client scripts run on lists?
Scenario: Attempting client-side validation in list view.
Solution Steps: Standard Client Scripts do not run in list views;
use List-specific UI Policies or List v2 on-cell-edit scripts instead.
Common Struggles: Writing onChange scripts expecting to
intercept list edits; ignoring List-Edit ACLs.
Q127: Define GlideAjax.
Scenario: Executing server logic from the browser.
Solution Steps: Instantiate new
GlideAjax('ScriptIncludeName'), set sysparm_name, add
parameters, then getXML(callback).
Common Struggles: Not marking Script Include as client
callable; using getXMLWait() causing UI freeze.
Q128: Role of sysparm_name in GlideAjax.
Scenario: Selecting the Script Include method to call.
Solution Steps: Pass sysparm_name in addParam() to map to
the server-side function.
Common Struggles: Typo in function name; omitting the
parameter and invoking default process() unexpectedly.
Q129: getXML vs. getXMLWait.
Scenario: Deciding between async and sync calls.
Solution Steps: Prefer asynchronous getXML; reserve
synchronous getXMLWait only when subsequent logic cannot
proceed without the result.
Common Struggles: Using getXMLWait in scoped apps (not
supported); degrading UX with blocking calls.

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Q130: Private functions (underscore prefix).

Scenario: Hiding server methods from client.
Solution Steps: Prefix internal helper functions in Script
Includes with _ to prevent client invocation.
Common Struggles: Accidentally exposing sensitive logic;
calling underscored methods from GlideAjax and receiving 403
error.
Q131: Calling Script Include from Business Rule.
Scenario: Re-using shared utilities server-side.
Solution Steps: var util = new MyScriptInclude();
util.myFunction(); inside the Business Rule.
Common Struggles: Omitting new keyword; forgetting to pass
required arguments.
Q132: Triggering a Business Rule from a Client Script.
Scenario: Need server validation during client interaction.
Solution Steps: Indirectly call via GlideAjax to a Script Include
that executes the BR logic; do not invoke Business Rules directly.
Common Struggles: Expecting synchronous database triggers;
mixing client/server APIs.
Q133: Purpose of gsftSubmit.
Scenario: Running UI Action server code after client-side
checks.
Solution Steps: From a Client-checked UI Action, finish
by gsftSubmit(null, g_form.getFormElement(),
'ui_action_sys_id');
Common Struggles: Incorrect element ID; forgetting to
return false to prevent double submission.
Q134: Define SLA.
Scenario: Measuring time-bound commitments.
Solution Steps: Attach SLA Definitions to task tables with
Start/Stop/Pause conditions; monitor with Task SLA records.
Common Struggles: Leaving Pause blank; ignoring
Schedule/Timezone settings.
Q135: SLA types.
Scenario: Distinguishing service promises.
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between teams), 3) Underpinning Contract (supplier).

Common Struggles: Confusing OLA with SLA in reporting.
Q136: Retroactive start.
Scenario: Priority escalates after ticket creation.
Solution Steps: Enable Retroactive start to back-date the SLA
start to record create time rather than escalation time.
Common Struggles: Unexpected breaches when retroactivity
isn’t understood.
Q137: SLA condition categories.
Scenario: Controlling clock timing.
Solution Steps: Configure Start, Pause, Stop, and Reset
conditions in the SLA Definition.
Common Struggles: Forgetting Pause so SLA runs during
waits; unhandled Reset logic.
Q138: Reference Qualifiers.
Scenario: Restricting reference field choices.
Solution Steps: Use Simple (field = value), Dynamic (named
filter), or Advanced (encoded query / script).
Common Struggles: Hard-coding table names in Simple
qualifier; advanced scripts that miss current context.
Q139: Types of Reference Qualifiers (see above).
Scenario: Selecting right qualifier type.
Solution Steps: Pick Simple for single condition, Dynamic for
re-usable filter, Advanced for complex logic.
Common Struggles: Overusing Advanced and impacting
performance.
Q140: Dictionary Override.
Scenario: Changing inherited field attributes on a child table.
Solution Steps: In child table’s dictionary entry, click Overrides
→ New; select property to override (e.g., Default value, Read-
only).
Common Struggles: Applying override on parent instead of
child; forgetting to Clear Cache.

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Q141: Update-set transfer errors.

Scenario: Preview/Commit shows problems.
Solution Steps: Handle Missing Object, Type Mismatch,
Collisions, Uncommitted Dependencies, or Scope Validation
errors by importing missing updates, fixing scope, or manually
reconciling.
Common Struggles: Committing with unresolved collisions;
overwriting production customizations.
Q142: Fields invisible for one user.
Scenario: A single user can’t see form sections.
Solution Steps: Check User Preferences (collapse.section.*) for
false/true; delete or reset offending pref; clear client cache.
Common Struggles: Looking at roles/ACL first and missing
local preference.
Q143: ITIL vs. ITIL_Admin role.
Scenario: Delegating elevated privileges.
Solution Steps: ITIL role = standard CRUD on ITSM tasks;
ITIL_Admin adds delete capability and can modify
templates/lists.
Common Struggles: Assigning ITIL_Admin too broadly; audit
gaps.
Q144: Copy attachments RITM → Incident.
Scenario: Ensuring context documents travel.
Solution Steps: In Business Rule
call GlideSysAttachment.copy("sc_req_item", ritm_sys_id,
"incident", incident_sys_id);
Common Struggles: Copying before target record exists; not
handling large files.
Q145: Calling UI Macro from Client Script.
Scenario: Re-using client HTML snippet.
Solution Steps: Define macro function inside the UI Macro
script tag; call that function directly in Client Script after ensuring
DOM loaded.
Common Struggles: Macro not rendered on the page;
namespace collisions.
Q146: Calling UI Macro from Script Include (server).
Scenario: Server-side generation of HTML.
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Solution Steps: var runner = new GlideJellyRunner(); var html

= runner.runMacro('macro_name');
Common Struggles: Passing parameters via setVariable().
Q147: Script Include in UI Action Condition.
Scenario: Complex display condition for button.
Solution Steps: In Condition field put new
MyHelper().showButton(current); returning Boolean.
Common Struggles: Not importing scoped class prefix;
performance hit when called on lists.
Q148: List Control uses.
Scenario: Controlling related-list UI.
Solution Steps: Set list control to remove New button, hide
empty lists, hide columns, or allow list-edit.
Common Struggles: Editing List Control on wrong
relationship; forgetting to uncheck “override view”.
Q149: Define ACL.
Scenario: Row/field-level security.
Solution Steps: Create Table or Field ACL with Operation
(CRUD etc.), Condition, Script, and Required Roles; user must
pass BOTH table and field rules.
Common Struggles: Relying only on table ACL; ordering
confusion (most specific first).
Q150: ACL operation types (Execute, Create, Read, … see
list).
Scenario: Restricting specific interaction.
Solution Steps: Set desired operation for each ACL; combine
with List-Edit, Report_on, etc.
Common Struggles: Missing List-Edit ACL allowing grid edits;
forgetting to secure processors/UI Pages.
Q151: What are the types of Catalog Items?
Scenario: Categorizing service catalog offerings.
Solution Steps: Identify three catalog item types: Order
Guides, Record Producers, Content Items.

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Common Struggles: Confusing content items with record

producers; forgetting Order Guides aggregate multiple items.
Q152: Define Record Producer.
Scenario: Enabling task record creation via the catalog.
Solution Steps: A Record Producer is a catalog item that
inserts a record directly into a target table (e.g., incident) by
mapping variables to fields.
Common Struggles: Not mapping variables correctly;
assuming it creates Request/Request Item records.
Q153: What is the value returned by LIST variables?
Scenario: Handling multi-select list collector variables.
Solution Steps: LIST returns a comma-separated string of
sys_ids (e.g., “id1,id2”).
Use producer.variable_name.split(',') to iterate.
Common Struggles: Treating LIST value as an array;
forgetting to split the string.
Q154: How can you redirect an end user after Record
Producer submission?
Scenario: Custom post-submission navigation.
Solution Steps:
● Platform UI: producer.url_redirect = "home.do";
● Service Portal: producer.portal_redirect =
"?id=sc_home";
Common Struggles: Using wrong URL parameter;
omitting leading “?” in portal redirect.
Q155: Define Order Guide.
Scenario: Bundling related catalog items into one request.
Solution Steps: Order Guides let users request multiple items
in a single flow by defining steps: Describe Needs, Choose
Options, (optional) Check Out.
Common Struggles: Omitting Two-Step process;
misconfiguring variable cascading.
Q156: How can you create Order Guides?
Scenario: Configuring multi-item request workflows.
Solution Steps:

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1. Navigate to Service Catalog → Order Guides → New.

2. Select Catalog and define Steps.
3. Enable Two-Step if skipping Check Out.
4. Save and link items via Rules or script.
Common Struggles: Forgetting to assign guide to a
catalog; misordering steps.
Q157: Can you add a Catalog Item to an Order Guide?
Scenario: Dynamically including items.
Solution Steps: Yes—use Order Guide Rules or script in the
Guide’s Script field:
guide.add('<sys_id>');
Common Struggles: Using wrong sys_id; not enabling script
field.
Q158: What is an Order Guide Rule?
Scenario: Conditional inclusion of items.
Solution Steps: Define rules under Order Guide → Rules tab,
specifying conditions (e.g., job title = “Director”) and target
items.
Common Struggles: Complex queries in Simple rule;
forgetting to activate rule.
Q159: What is the use of Cascade variables?
Scenario: Passing variable values from Guide to items.
Solution Steps: Check Cascade Variables on the Guide;
ensure ordered items use identical variable names.
Common Struggles: Mismatched variable names; neglecting
to enable cascade flag.
Q160: Can you run an Order Guide automatically? If
so, how?
Scenario: Triggering guides via code or workflow.
Solution Steps: Use server script or Workflow (Order Guide
activity) to call GuideAPI.runGuide(guideID, params) or add
Order Guide activity.

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Common Struggles: Not passing required parameters;

misusing Workflow activity type.
Q161: Define Catalog Items.
Scenario: Clarifying catalog content.
Solution Steps: Catalog Items are individual goods or services
available for order, created under Service Catalog → Catalog
Definitions.
Common Struggles: Confusing with Record Producers;
overlooking item metadata.
Q162: How can you direct users to a specific catalog via
URL?
Scenario: Deep-linking catalog views.
Solution Steps: Use URL format:
text
catalog_home.do?sysparm_catalog=<catalog_sys_id>&syspar
m_catalog_view=<view_name>
Common Struggles: Typos in parameter names;
omitting sysparm_catalog_view.
Q163: Can a category without active items appear in
the catalog?
Scenario: Catalog visibility rules.
Solution Steps: By default, categories without active items
are hidden. Admins can override
via glide.sc.category.canview.override property.
Common Struggles: Not granting catalog_admin role;
misunderstanding property default.
Q164: What is the “Omit Price in Cart” variable?
Scenario: Hiding pricing on request.
Solution Steps: Select Omit Price in Cart on variable or item
record to remove price display in cart and catalog listing.
Common Struggles: Expecting impact on order summary;
only affects UI.
Q165: Difference between Copy and Insert/Insert and
Stay on Catalog Item.

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Scenario: Cloning versus saving edits.

Solution Steps:
● Copy: duplicates item with attachments, scripts, variables.
● Insert and Stay: applies template to new record without
attachments or variables.
Common Struggles: Using Insert (which saves changes
in place) instead of Copy.
Q166: Can a Catalog Item belong to multiple catalogs
and categories?
Scenario: Multi-catalog availability.
Solution Steps: Yes—on Catalog Item form, select multiple
Catalogs and Categories in related lists.
Common Struggles: Forgetting to add categories; assuming
one-to-one.
Q167: Define Branch activity in Workflow.
Scenario: Parallel path execution.
Solution Steps: Branch splits flow into separate transition
paths based on conditions.
Common Struggles: Unconnected branches causing dead
paths; missing Join.
Q168: Define Join activity in Workflow.
Scenario: Merging parallel paths.
Solution Steps: Join waits until all incoming paths complete
before continuing.
Common Struggles: Deadlocking when a path never
completes; misuse instead of Branch.
Q169: Define Lock activity in Workflow.
Scenario: Preventing concurrent workflow instances.
Solution Steps: Lock pauses other instances at this point
until current finishes.
Common Struggles: Overusing locks causing bottlenecks;
forgetting to unlock.

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Q170: Define Wait for Condition activity in Workflow.

Scenario: Pausing until record meets criteria.
Solution Steps: Wait for Condition checks record updates
against specified conditions each time record changes,
resuming when matched.
Common Struggles: Missing updates if record modified
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Q171: Define Wait for WF Event activity in Workflow
Scenario: Pausing workflow until a specified event occurs.
Solution Steps:
1. In the Workflow Editor, drag the Wait for WF
Event activity onto the canvas.
2. Configure the Event name field to match the event to
wait for.
3. Optionally, set a Timeout and Time-out activity to
handle cases when the event never fires.
4. Publish and test by firing the matching event
via gs.eventQueue().
Common Struggles: Missing correctly registered event
name; forgetting to configure timeout handling.

Q172: Define SLA Percentage Timer activity in

Workflow
Scenario: Pausing workflow for a percentage of an SLA
duration.
Solution Steps:
1. Add the SLA Percentage Timer activity to a workflow
on the Task SLA table.

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2. Select the SLA definition and specify the Percentage (0–

100) for delay.
3. Connect preceding and following activities to define
execution flow.
4. Publish and verify that workflow pauses based on SLA
progression.
Common Struggles: Using on non-SLA tables;
misconfiguring percentage leading to immediate or no
pause.
Q173: Define Timer activity in Workflow
Scenario: Delaying workflow execution for a fixed period.
Solution Steps:
1. Place the Timer activity in the workflow path.
2. Choose a Schedule (calendar or business hours) or set
a Duration (seconds/minutes/hours).
3. Connect to next activity.
4. Publish and test that execution resumes after delay.
Common Struggles: Selecting wrong schedule type;
unintended infinite waits without default paths.

Q174: Define Rollback To activity in Workflow

Scenario: Reverting workflow to an earlier activity on certain
conditions.
Solution Steps:
1. Add Rollback To activity to the canvas.
2. In properties, select the Target activity to roll back to.
3. Set Conditions under which rollback triggers.
4. Publish and simulate scenarios to ensure proper rollback.
Common Struggles: Looping rollbacks causing infinite
loops; losing data by resetting activities improperly.
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Q175: Define Generate activity in Workflow

Scenario: Automatically creating downstream tasks or
approvals.
Solution Steps:
1. Drag Generate activity into the workflow.
2. Configure Target table (e.g., Task or Approval).
3. Map fields as needed.
4. Publish and confirm new records are generated.
Common Struggles: Misaligned field mappings;
unexpected record creation due to broad conditions.
Q176: Define Approval Coordinator activity in
Workflow
Scenario: Grouping multiple approval activities under one
container.

Solution Steps:
1. Place Approval – Coordinator on the workflow.
2. Add nested Approval – User/Group activities inside
it.
3. Configure coordinator timeout and completion behavior.
4. Publish and verify that all nested approvals complete
before continuing.
Common Struggles: Misconfiguring “No longer
required” behavior; nested approvals never clearing.
Q177: Define Approval Action activity in Workflow
Scenario: Programmatically approving or rejecting tasks.
Solution Steps:
1. Add Approval Action activity after approvals.
2. Select Action (Approve or Reject) and conditions.
3. Publish and test workflow transitions based on decision.
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conditions; confusion between coordinator and action

roles.
Q178: Define Metric in Performance Analytics
Scenario: Measuring ITSM process performance.
Solution Steps:
1. Navigate to Performance Analytics > Indicators.
2. Create new Indicator with filter conditions and
frequency.
3. Associate with Metric Definition and schedule data
collection.
4. Use Scorecards and Dashboards to visualize trends.
Common Struggles: Using metric vs. indicator
terminology; missing data collection schedule.
Q179: How many types of Metrics are there?
Scenario: Differentiating metric calculation methods.
Solution Steps:
1. Field Value Duration: Measures how long a field
remains a specific value.
2. Script Calculation: Uses server-side script to compute
custom metrics.
Common Struggles: Choosing script metrics for simple field
durations; performance impact of complex scripts.
Q180: On which table are Metrics configured?
Scenario: Understanding limitations of metric collection.
Solution Steps:
1. Metrics run only on the Task [task] table by default.
2. To measure custom tables, duplicate
the metric_events business rule.

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3. Adjust rule filter to target the custom table.

Common Struggles: Attempting to configure directly on
non-task tables; forgetting to clone rules.
Q181: Configuring Metrics on non-Task tables
Scenario: Extending metrics to other tables.
Solution Steps:
1. Duplicate Metric Events – Task Business Rule and
rename.
2. Change Table to desired custom table.
3. Activate and test metric instance creation.
Common Struggles: Missing dependency on task SLA
logic; record permissions blocking metric insertion.
Q182: Define Metric Instance
Scenario: Understanding storage of collected metric data.
Solution Steps:
1. Metric Instances are stored in metric_instance table.
2. Each instance logs start/end times and values.
3. Use metric_definition to view definitions and
configurations.
Common Struggles: Confusing Metric Instance with
Indicator; difficulty querying instances.
Q183: Define Database View
Scenario: Reporting across joined tables.
Solution Steps:
1. Go to System Definition > Database Views.
2. Create new view, add tables and join conditions.
3. Save and query via sys_db_view or use in reports.
Common Struggles: Inability to edit data through
views; performance issues on large joins.
Q184: Limitations of Database Views
Scenario: Recognizing constraints of reporting approach.
Solution Steps:

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1. Views cannot include tables with rotation policies

(e.g., syslog).
2. Data cannot be updated via views.
3. Avoid complex joins for performance.
Common Struggles: Attempting CRUD through views;
overly complex views degrading system.
Q185: Define Data Lookup
Scenario: Auto-populating fields based on conditions.
Solution Steps:
1. Navigate to Data Lookup Definitions.
2. Create a new Matcher rule extending Data Lookup
Matcher Rules.
3. Map Matcher fields to Setter fields.
4. Activate and test on condition.
Common Struggles: Forgetting to extend correct table;
unclear mapping of matcher vs. setter.
Q186: Define Correlation ID
Scenario: Integrating with external systems.
Solution Steps:
1. correlation_id field stores unique third-party
identifiers.
2. Use in integration scripts to link records.
3. Query to prevent
duplicates: current.addQuery('correlation_id', extID).
Common Struggles: Overwriting existing IDs; not
generating unique values.
Q187: Define Correlation Display
Scenario: Labeling external sources on records.

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1. correlation_display store external system name (e.g.,

“JIRA”).
2. Use in UI and reports for clarity.
Common Struggles: Leaving blank causing ambiguity;
incorrect display strings.
Q188: Define Script Include
Scenario: Reusable server-side JavaScript.
Solution Steps:
1. Go to System Definition > Script Includes.
2. Create new record, define Name and Script with
functions.
3. For client calls, check Client callable.
Common Struggles: Forgetting to wrap in class
structure; missing prototype methods.
Q189: Why prefer Script Include over Global Business
Rule?
Scenario: Performance and maintainability.
Solution Steps:
1. Script Includes load on demand and are cached.
2. Global Business Rules run on every record operation.
3. Convert heavy logic into Script Includes, call explicitly.
Common Struggles: Inadvertent global rules remaining
active; missing migration of logic.
Q190: Define Service Portal
Scenario: Building user-friendly UIs.

Solution Steps:
1. Install Service Portal plugin.
2. Create Pages, Widgets, and Themes.
3. Use Designer and AngularJS for custom widgets.
Common Struggles: Mixing UI Pages with Portal,
misplacing widgets.
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Q191: Define Update Set

Scenario: Moving customizations across instances.
Solution Steps:
1. System Update Sets > Local Update Sets: create and
capture.
2. Mark Complete when done.
3. Export XML and import into target instance.
Common Struggles: Capturing data records; forgetting
to resolve conflicts.
Q192: Table for Update Set records
Scenario: Understanding storage.
Solution Steps:
● Update Sets stored in sys_update_set table.
Common Struggles: Querying wrong table.
Q193: Table for Update Set customizations
Scenario: Locating captured changes.
Solution Steps:
● Customizations stored in sys_update_xml table.
Common Struggles: Direct editing causing corruption.
Q194: Define View
Scenario: Multiple form/list layouts.
Solution Steps:
1. In form/list, right-click header > Configure > Views.
2. Create and reorder fields per view.
Common Struggles: Not applying correct view to roles;
missing added fields in UI.
Q195: Table for View records
Scenario: Locating view definitions.
Solution Steps:

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● Views saved in sys_ui_view table.

Common Struggles: Editing UI Views without
understanding impact.
Q196: Define Coalesce (Import Set)
Scenario: Ensuring record uniqueness.
Solution Steps:
1. In Transform Map, check Coalesce on field(s) to use as
unique key.
2. Test import to verify update vs. insert behavior.
Common Struggles: Multiple coalesce fields causing
mismatches; data duplication.
Q197: In Import, how to update only?
Scenario: Skipping inserts when no match.
Solution Steps:
1. In Transform Map OnBefore script:
if (action == 'insert') ignore = true;
2. Run transform.
Common Struggles: Script errors preventing transform;
misunderstanding ignore.
Q198: Are Schedule and Schedule Jobs captured in
Update Set?
Scenario: Capturing job configurations.
Solution Steps:
● No—Schedules and Scheduled Jobs are not included by
default.
Common Struggles: Assuming jobs migrate with update
sets.
Q199: Adding Applications and Homepages to Update
Set
Scenario: Ensuring portal/homepage changes migrate.
Solution Steps:
1. Applications include associated pages automatically.

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2. Manually add via Homepage Admin > Pages > Right-

click > Unload Portal Page.
Common struggles: Missing content pages; forgetting
manual unload.
Q200: Define Homepage
Scenario: Dashboard for role-based content.
Solution Steps:
1. Homepage Admin > Pages: create and
add Gauges, Indicators, Links.
2. Assign via Homepage Roles.
Common Struggles: Not securing via roles; users
creating personal pages instead.
Q201: Securing Homepage
Scenario: Controlling view/edit permissions.
Solution Steps:
1. In Homepage Admin > Pages, click Lock icons for
Read/Write roles.
2. Move roles into Selected column.
3. Update and test with affected user.
Common Struggles: Overly restrictive roles; personal
homepage overrides global.
Q202: Creating Global or User-Specific Homepage
Scenario: Tailoring dashboards.
Solution Steps:
1. Homepage Admin > Pages > New.
2. Fill Name, Roles, Global toggle.
3. Save, then click Edit Homepage to configure.
Common Struggles: Editing via View creates personal
page; not using Edit Homepage.

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Q203: Importance of “Edit Homepage” link

Scenario: Avoiding unintentional personal pages.
Solution Steps:
● Always use Edit Homepage on global pages to apply
changes globally.
Common Struggles: Clicking View inadvertently
creating personal variants.
Q204: Specifying Login Landing Page via System
Property
Scenario: Directing users post-login.

Solution Steps:
1. sys_properties.list, find glide.login.home.
2. Set value to <page_name>.do (e.g., incident.do).
3. Save.
Common Struggles: Including full URL instead of page
name; forgetting to test across roles.
Q205: Difference between Service Request and Record
Producer
Scenario: Understanding catalog item types.
Solution Steps:
● Service Request: uses cart, creates Request/Request
Item and Tasks.
● Record Producer: directly creates a single Task record.
Common Struggles: Treating producers like catalog
items; missing request hierarchy.
Q206: What happens if Default Update Set is marked
Complete?
Scenario: Ensuring continuous customization capture.
Solution Steps:
● System automatically creates Default1 as new default
update set.
Common Struggles: Not locating new default;
unintended use of old set.
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Q207: Define Business Rule

Scenario: Server-side automation on record operations.

Solution Steps:
1. System Definition > Business Rules: create new.
Select Table, When (Before/After/Async/Display), Con
ditions, Script.
2. Save and test.
Common Struggles: Wrong timing causing logic
mismatch; missing audit impacts.
Q208: Difference between Script Include and Business
Rule
Scenario: Choosing correct server-side script type.
Solution Steps:
● Script Include: reusable, loaded on demand, explicit
calls.
● Business Rule: automatically runs on record operations.
Common Struggles: Misusing BR for reusable logic;
script includes not automatically triggered.
Q209: Objective of Display Business Rule
Scenario: Supplying server data to client on form load.
Solution Steps:
● Use g_scratchpad in Display BR to pass data without
extra server calls.
Common Struggles: Not leveraging scratchpad;
resorting to synchronous GlideAjax.
Q210: Remove/Hide filter of List Collector
Scenario: Simplifying catalog list-collector UI.
Solution Steps:
● In Variable Attributes of the List Collector,
add no_filter to disable filter icon.

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Common Struggles: Misplacing attribute; missing

comma separation in multiple attributes.
Q211: Difference between g_form and g_user
Scenario: Accessing form vs. user data in client script.
Solution Steps:
● g_form: instance of GlideForm for current form (fields,
values).
● g_user: instance of GlideUser containing user info
(name, roles).
Common Struggles: Attempting server operations with
g_form; confusing g_user methods.
Q212–Q292: ITIL Process Questions
From Q212 through Q292, each ITIL-focused question (e.g.,
Define ITIL, phases of service lifecycle, 4 Ps, RACI, KPIs, ITSM
roles, CMDB processes) follows the same format:
● Scenario: Context of process or concept.
● Solution Steps: Definitions, steps to implement or
configure, examples.
● Common Struggles: Typical misunderstandings or
pitfalls.
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Q212: Define ITIL.

Scenario: Understanding ITIL fundamentals
Solution Steps:
1. ITIL (Information Technology Library) is a set of best
practices for IT service management (ITSM).
2. It focuses on aligning IT services with business needs and
improving service delivery.
3. Provides guidance across the service lifecycle: Strategy,
Design, Transition, Operation, and Continual
Improvement.
Common Struggles: Confusing ITIL with specific
technologies; overlooking its process-framework nature.
Q213: Why is ITIL successful?
Scenario: Evaluating ITIL’s widespread adoption
Solution Steps:
1. Vendor-neutral: Applicable across industries and
technologies.
2. Non-prescriptive: Offers guidance without mandating
specific tools.
3. Best practice based: Curated from global IT service
providers’ lessons learned.
Common Struggles: Assuming ITIL prescribes rigid
processes; underestimating cultural change needed.
Q214: Define IT service management (ITSM).
Scenario: Clarifying ITSM scope
Solution Steps:
1. ITSM is the practice of designing, delivering, managing,
and improving IT services.
2. Ensures services meet business requirements with quality
and efficiency.

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Common Struggles: Equating ITSM solely with help

desk operations; ignoring continual improvement.
Q215: Define IT service provider.
Scenario: Identifying service provider roles
Solution Steps:
1. An organization or unit offering IT services to internal or
external customers.
2. Can be categorized as internal, shared services, or external
providers.
Common Struggles: Mixing up providers and
consumers; overlooking shared services nuances.
Q216: Define Service Management.
Scenario: Understanding service-centric capabilities
Solution Steps:
1. Service Management is the capability to deliver value
through services.
2. Encompasses people, processes, and technology across the
service lifecycle.
Common Struggles: Viewing it as only technical
operations; undervaluing process alignment.
Q217: Define Services.
Scenario: Grasping service value proposition
Solution Steps:
1. Services deliver value by facilitating outcomes without
ownership of costs or risks.
2. Customers focus on outcomes, not infrastructure details.
Common Struggles: Treating services as merely
technology functions; ignoring business outcomes.
Q218: Differentiate between Internal and External
services.
Scenario: Distinguishing service audiences
Solution Steps:
1. Internal services: Delivered within the same organization.

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2. External services: Provided to entities outside the

organization.
Common Struggles: Overlooking SLAs differences;
misallocating resources across service types.
Q219: How many types of Service Providers are there?
Scenario: Classifying service provider models
Solution Steps:
1. Internal Service Provider
2. Shared Services Unit
3. External Service Provider (supplier)
Common Struggles: Conflating shared services with
external outsourcing; misclassifying suppliers.
Q220: Define Governance and its types.
Scenario: Framing governance within IT
Solution Steps:
1. Governance ensures policies, roles, and responsibilities
guide organizational objectives.
2. Types: Corporate Governance (overall oversight) and IT
Governance (aligning IT with business goals).
Common Struggles: Mixing governance with
management; underestimating governance in IT projects.
Q221: Differentiate between Governance and
Management.
Scenario: Clarifying leadership vs. execution
Solution Steps:
1. Governance: “Doing the right things” (policy and strategy).
2. Management: “Doing things right” (day-to-day
operations).
Common Struggles: Treating governance as a subset of
management; ignoring strategic oversight.

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Q222: Differentiate between Good Practices and Best

Practices.
Scenario: Understanding practice maturity
Solution Steps:
1. Good Practices: Industry-accepted methods that offer
competitive advantage.
2. Best Practices: Proven optimal approaches adopted by
leading organizations (e.g., ITIL).
Common Struggles: Labelling any successful practice as
“best”; missing context-specific fit.
Q223: Define Suppliers.
Scenario: Recognizing external entities in service delivery
Solution Steps:
1. Suppliers provide goods or services needed for IT service
delivery.
2. Examples: hardware vendors, network providers,
outsourced service firms.
Common Struggles: Neglecting supplier performance
management; unclear contract scopes.
Q224: Define Customers.
Scenario: Identifying service consumers
Solution Steps:
1. Customers define and agree service targets (SLAs).
2. Distinct from users, they authorize purchases and service
expectations.
Common Struggles: Blurring users and customers
roles; inadequate stakeholder engagement.
Q225: Define Users.
Scenario: Clarifying service usage
Solution Steps:
1. Users consume IT services daily.

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2. May differ from customers who set requirements.

Common Struggles: Overlooking user feedback in
service design; assuming users equate customers.
Q226: Define Process.
Scenario: Framing process fundamentals

Solution Steps:
1. A process is a set of coordinated activities transforming
inputs into outputs.
2. Must be measurable, deliver specific results, deliver value,
and respond to triggers.
Common Struggles: Designing processes without
measurable metrics; ignoring triggers.
Q227: What are the characteristics of a process?
Scenario: Ensuring process effectiveness
Solution Steps:
1. Measurable: Cost, quality, time, productivity.
2. Specific results: Identifiable and countable outcomes.
3. Delivers to customers: Meets stakeholder expectations.
4. Responds to events: Triggered by defined conditions.
Common Struggles: Lacking clear metrics; poor event
definition.
Q228: List the structure of an ITSM organization.
Scenario: Organizing service management functions
Solution Steps:
1. Function: Groups of roles or automated tasks.
2. Role: Set of responsibilities performed by a person or
team.
3. Group/Team/Department/Division: Hierarchical units
coordinating to deliver services.
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Common Struggles: Overlapping responsibilities;

unclear role definitions.
Q229: Define the RACI model.
Scenario: Clarifying accountability in processes
Solution Steps:
1. Responsible: Executes the task.
2. Accountable: Ultimately answers for task completion.
3. Consulted: Provides input.
4. Informed: Kept updated on progress.
Common Struggles: Multiple accountable roles;
miscommunication of responsibilities.
Q230: What are the phases of the Service Lifecycle?
Scenario: Outlining ITIL lifecycle stages
Solution Steps:
1. Service Strategy
2. Service Design
3. Service Transition
4. Service Operation
5. Continual Service Improvement
Common Struggles: Skipping lifecycle phases; treating
phases as linear rather than iterative.
Q231: Describe the phases of the Service Lifecycle.
Scenario: Exploring lifecycle objectives
Solution Steps:
1. Service Strategy: Define objectives and policies.
2. Service Design: Develop new/changed services.
3. Service Transition: Deploy services safely.
4. Service Operation: Manage day-to-day delivery.
5. CSI: Realign services to evolving business needs.
Common Struggles: Inadequate transition planning;
neglecting improvement feedback.
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Q232: What are the “4 Ps” in ITIL?

Scenario: Considering key design factors
Solution Steps:
1. People: Roles, skills, and communication.
2. Processes: End-to-end workflows.
3. Products: Tools and technology.
4. Partners: Suppliers and vendors.
Common Struggles: Overemphasizing tools over
processes; underestimating supplier management.
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ServiceNow Interview Questions (Q233–Q292)
Q233: Explain the types of “agreements” in the Service
Lifecycle.
Scenario: Understanding SLAs, OLAs,Cs and related
documents

Solution Steps:
● Service Level Requirements (SLR): Document targets and
responsibilities for proposed new or changed services.
● Service Level Agreement (SLA): Written agreement
between the IT service provider and the customer
specifying service targets and responsibilities.
● Operational Level Agreement (OLA): Agreement between
an IT service provider and another internal division that
supports SLA delivery.
● Underpinning Contract (UC): Contract between an IT
service provider and external suppliers ensuring they meet
required support levels.
Common Struggles: Confusing OLA with SLA,
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overlooking SLR phase, omitting supplier obligations in

UCs
Q234: What is the use of Key Performance Indicators
(KPIs) and metrics?
Scenario: Measuring service performance and improvement
efforts
Solution Steps:
● KPIs and metrics provide objective/subjective measures of
process effectiveness (e.g., number of SLA breaches vs.
customer satisfaction scores).
● Use objective metrics: percentage of targets met, breach
counts, report delivery timeliness.
● Use subjective metrics: survey-based satisfaction
improvements.
Common Struggles: Relying solely on objective data,
ignoring customer feedback, failing to align metrics with
business goals
Q235: What does the “Global” checkbox in a client
script control?
Scenario: Determining script scope across views
Solution Steps:
● When Global is checked, the client script runs in all form
views.
● If unchecked, the script executes only when the current
view matches the configured view.
Common Struggles: Unexpected script behavior across
custom views, forgetting to uncheck Global for view-
specific logic
Q236: How does a UI Action execute server-side code?
Scenario: Triggering server logic from a UI Action
Solution Steps:
● Uncheck the Client checkbox on the UI Action record, so
the action executes only server-side.

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● The script runs on form submission or link click without

client script wrapper.
Common Struggles: Leaving Client checked by
mistake, confusing client/server contexts
Q237: What is “weight” in email notifications?
Scenario: Prioritizing competing notifications
Solution Steps:
● Weight is a numeric priority for notifications targeting the
same table and recipients.
● When multiple notifications qualify, only the one with the
highest weight is sent.
Common Struggles: Overlapping conditions without
distinct weights, unpredictable email triggers
Q238: Define Access Control List (ACL).
Scenario: Securing tables and fields
Solution Steps:
● ACL rules define user permissions for CRUD operations
and UI components.
● Create ACL records specifying table/field, operation (read,
write, create, delete, execute), conditions, scripts, and
required roles.
Common Struggles: Misordering ACL evaluation,
missing both table and field rules for effective security
Q239: What does “.” mean in ACL definitions?
Scenario: Wildcard ACLs
Solution Steps:
● The first “” represents all tables; the second “” represents
all fields.
● . ACL applies to every operation on every field of every
table.
Common Struggles: Overly broad ACLs creating
security holes, misunderstanding wildcard scope

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Q240: What is the difference between “*” and “None”

in ACL table/field designations?
Scenario: ACL granularity
Solution Steps:
● Table.* applies to all fields of a specific table (field-level
ACL).
● Table.None applies at the table level—controls access to
records rather than specific fields.
Common Struggles: Misusing None to block field-level
access, confusing field- vs. table-level enforcement
Q241: What is a Data Policy?
Scenario: Enforcing data integrity beyond the UI
Solution Steps:
● Data Policies enforce mandatory and read-only rules on all
data inserts/updates—UI, import sets, web services.
● Configure under System Policy > Data Policies by selecting
table, conditions, and field rules.
Common Struggles: Relying only on UI Policies,
neglecting import/web service enforcement
Q242: What is a Formatter?
Scenario: Displaying non-field UI elements
Solution Steps:
● Formatters add dynamic, non-field content to forms (e.g.,
Activity, Process Flow, Breadcrumbs, Approval
Summarizer, CI Relations).
● Create a UI Macro for content, then define a Formatter
record pointing to that macro.
Common Struggles: Improper macro-to-formatter
mapping, inconsistent placement on forms
Q243: What are UI Macros?
Scenario: Reusable client-side HTML snippets
Solution Steps:
● UI Macros define reusable HTML/Jelly templates stored
in System UI > UI Macros.

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● Reference macros via <macro name="your_macro"/> in

UI Pages or as Formatter macros.
Common Struggles: Scope misunderstandings in
scoped apps, macro naming collisions
Q244: Why use UI Macro and UI Page variables in the
Service Catalog?
Scenario: Advanced catalog customization
Solution Steps:
● UI Macro: Embed custom HTML and client code within
variables for inline UI elements.
● UI Page: Create standalone HTML with script tags for
complex variable types.
Common Struggles: Overcomplicating variable
definitions, performance impact of heavy scripts
Q245: What is a UI Page?
Scenario: Building custom interfaces
Solution Steps:
● UI Pages are scriptable HTML pages (dialogs, lists, forms)
accessible via URL or embedded in widgets.
● Create under System UI > UI Pages and include Jelly or
client-side scripts.
Common Struggles: Mixing UI Page and Service Portal
paradigms, missing security controls
Q246: What is a Slushbucket?
Scenario: Multi-selection UI control
Solution Steps:
● Slushbucket displays available items in left column and
selected items in right.
● Commonly used in list personalization, related lists, and
catalog list collectors.
Common Struggles: Misconfiguring list collectors,
confusing available vs. selected item sets

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Q247: Describe the Incident and CMDB CI lifecycles.

Scenario: Lifecycle management of records
Solution Steps:
● Incident: New → In Progress → Resolved →
Closed/Cancelled, controlled via business rules and UI
flows.
● CMDB CI: Operational states (e.g., Install, Decommission)
managed via CI Lifecycle Management APIs and
operational state rules.
Common Struggles: Automating state transitions,
ensuring audit across lifecycle events
Q248: How to send a notification from a Business
Rule?
Scenario: Event-triggered emails
Solution Steps:
1. In Business Rule, call gs.eventQueue('your.event.name',
current, parm1, parm2).
2. Register the event under System Policy > Events > Event
Registry.
3. Create a Notification record triggered by that event.
Common Struggles: Mismatched event names, missing
registry entries
Q249: How to fetch the current user in scripts?
Scenario: Accessing user context
Solution Steps:
● Server-side: gs.getUserName() or gs.getUserID()
● Client-side: g_user.userName or g_user.userID
Common Struggles: Using current instead of gs server-
side, ignoring isInteractive() in queries
Q250: How to fetch a reference field’s display value?
Scenario: Displaying referenced record data
Solution Steps:
● Client-side: g_form.getDisplayBox('field_name').value or
use g_form.getReference('field_name', callback).
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● Server-side: current.field_name.getDisplayValue().
Common Struggles: Parsing asynchronous callbacks,
confusing getValue() vs. getDisplayValue()
Q251: What best practices apply to onCellEdit client
scripts?
Scenario: List editor scripting
Solution Steps:
● Use asynchronous validations (callback) and invoke ACL
overrides as needed.
● Avoid long-running loops in onCellEdit; use server-side
checks via GlideAjax.
Common Struggles: Permission failures, UI lockups in
large lists
Q252: What are Events in ServiceNow?
Scenario: System-generated and custom events
Solution Steps:
● Events are records in the sysevent table generated by
Business Rules or scripts.
● Event Registry lists recognized events.
● Use events to trigger Script Actions or Notifications.
Common Struggles: Unregistered custom events,
missing eventQueue calls
Q253: What is Domain Separation?
Scenario: Data and administrative isolation
Solution Steps:
● Domain Separation partitions data and admin roles into
logical business units.
● Configure domains per table and apply domain-specific
ACLs.
Common Struggles: Incomplete domain tagging, cross-
domain reporting issues

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Q254: What is the Scripts – Background module?

Scenario: Server-side ad hoc scripting
Solution Steps:
● Located under System Definition > Scripts – Background.
● Enter JavaScript using Glide API, select application scope,
and click Run script.
Common Struggles: Unintended data changes, lack of
audit trail
Q255: What is the HTML sanitizer?
Scenario: Preventing XSS in HTML fields
Solution Steps:
● Sanitizer uses a built-in whitelist/blacklist to clean HTML
fields.
● Configure allowed tags and attributes via HTML Sanitizer
Config Script Include.
Common Struggles: Overly restrictive stripping of valid
HTML, insecure whitelist expansion
Q256: What is a watermark in ServiceNow emails?
Scenario: Email threading and matching
Solution Steps:
● Watermarks add “Ref: PREFIX<number>” at the bottom
of outbound emails.
● Configurable prefix via system properties; used to match
replies to existing records.
Common Struggles: Incorrect prefix causing reply
misrouting, hidden watermarks blocking parsing
Q257: Troubleshoot non-working UI Actions.
Scenario: Diagnosing client-side button issues
Solution Steps:
● Verify form layout includes the button.
● Check UI Policy and ACL interactions.

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● Inspect browser console for client script errors.

Common Struggles: Overridden form sections, hidden
fields blocking action scripts
Q258: Types of Catalog Items (revisited).
Scenario: Service Catalog configurations
Solution Steps:
● Record Producers: Create records directly.
● Order Guides: Bundle multiple items.
● Content Items: Display information instead of creating
records.
Common Struggles: Misconfiguring content items for
record creation, improper guide rules
Q259: How to script adding/removing items in Order
Guides?
Scenario: Dynamic Order Guide management
Solution Steps:
● Use guide.add('<sys_id>') and guide.remove('<sys_id>') i
n the Order Guide’s Script field.
Common Struggles: Wrong sys_id usage, forgetting to
enable the Script field
Q260: What is a Process Flow Formatter?
Scenario: Visualizing process stages
Solution Steps:
● Create under System UI > Process Flow.
● Define stages in sys_process_flow with conditions.
● Add the formatter to a form layout.
Common Struggles: Incorrect conditions preventing
stage display, missing form placement
Q261: Difference between hasNext() and next() in
GlideRecord.

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Scenario: Iterating record sets

Solution Steps:
● hasNext(): Returns true if more records exist.
● next(): Advances pointer to next record and returns it.
Common Struggles: Using next() without hasNext(),
skipping initial record

Q262: Difference between Record Producer and

Service Catalog item.
Scenario: Catalog vs. direct record creation
Solution Steps:
● Catalog Items: Add to cart, create Request/Request Item
records.
● Record Producers: Directly insert Task records (e.g.,
incident).
Common Struggles: Expecting producer to use cart
workflow, ignoring Request hierarchy
Q263: Difference among Catalogs, Record Producers,
and Order Guides.
Scenario: Catalog component distinctions
Solution Steps:
● Catalogs: Logical groupings of items.
● Record Producers: Templates for direct record creation.
● Order Guides: Composite requests bundling multiple
items.
Common Struggles: Misplacing producers in catalogs,
misusing guides for simple requests
Q264: What is the Scripts – Background module?
(See Q254 for details; duplicate intentionally for completeness.)
Q265: What is HTML sanitizer?
(See Q255; duplicate intentionally for completeness.)
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Q266–Q292: Additional topics such as CMDB lifecycle,

domain separation, Form Cancellation (onSubmit return false),
data sources and transform maps, and ServiceNow versions
continue in the same Scenario / Solution Steps / Common
Struggles format, ensuring all key concepts (Import Sets,
Transform Maps, CMDB processes, ITIL processes) are fully
covered.
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ServiceNow Interview Questions (Q264–Q292)
Q264: Scripts – Background module?
Scenario: Running arbitrary server-side JavaScript
Solution Steps: Administrators navigate toSystem Definition
> Scripts – Background**, enter valid Glide API JavaScript in
the text field, select application scope, and click Run script;
results and errors display atop the screen.
Common Struggles: Unintended data changes, lack of audit
trail, running long scripts without breakpoints
Q265: What is HTML sanitizer?
Scenario: Preventing XSS and cleaning up HTML fields
Solution Steps: ServiceNow’s HTML sanitizer uses a built-in
whitelist/blacklist in the HTML Sanitizer Config Script
Include to remove unwanted code; administrators can modify
allowed tags, attributes, and protocols to secure HTML inputs.
Common Struggles: Over-restricting valid HTML, insecurely
expanding whitelist, misunderstanding default protocol support
Q266: What is watermark in ServiceNow?
Scenario: Email threading and reply matching
Solution Steps: Outbound emails include a “Ref:
PREFIX<number>” watermark (default prefix MSG) inserted
at the bottom; configured via system properties to customize
prefix or hide/omit watermarks.

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Common Struggles: Reply misrouting due to wrong prefix,

hidden watermark preventing parsing
Q267: Troubleshoot non-working UI actions
Scenario: Diagnosing client-side button failures
Solution Steps: Verify the UI Action appears on the form
view, check UI Policy and ACL interactions, inspect browser
console for client-script errors, ensure the onClick function
name matches.
Common Struggles: Overridden form sections hiding
buttons, unmet ACL conditions, JavaScript errors blocking
execution
Q268: Types of catalog items
Scenario: Service Catalog offerings
Solution Steps: Identify three types:
1. Record Producers (direct task record creation)
2. Order Guides (bundled multiple items)
3. Content Items (information-only items)
Common Struggles: Misconfiguring content items for
record creation, forgetting to enable cascade variables in
Order Guides
Q269: How to script adding/removing items in Order
Guides?
Scenario: Dynamic Order Guide management
Solution Steps: In the Order Guide’s Script field,
use guide.add('<sys_id>') to include items
or guide.remove('<sys_id>') to exclude them.
Common Struggles: Incorrect sys_id usage, forgetting to
enable the Script field
Q270: What is the hierarchy of a catalog request?
Scenario: Understanding catalog request data model
Solution Steps: A Request contains one or more Request
Items, each of which can spawn one or more Catalog
Tasks based on item workflows.
Common Struggles: Confusing Request Items with Catalog
Tasks, misconfiguring task generation

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Q271: Can you add a workflow in another workflow?

Scenario: Reusing workflows
Solution Steps: Use the Workflow activity inside a parent
workflow to call and execute another published workflow by
specifying its name.
Common Struggles: Passing incorrect inputs/outputs,
neglecting dependencies
Q272: Workflow Activities
Scenario: Categorizing available activities
Solution Steps: ServiceNow provides multiple workflow
activity categories:
● Approval (User/Group/Coordinator)
● Condition
● Notification
● Timer (Fixed, SLA Percentage)
● Task
● Utility (Generate, Rollback)
● Subflow
● Branch/Join/Lock/Wait
Common Struggles: Selecting inappropriate activity for
use case, misconfiguring transitions
Q273: How can we fill mandatory fields when using a
Record Producer?
Scenario: Ensuring required data mapping
Solution Steps: In the Record Producer’s Script field, map
mandatory producer variables to target fields:
current.field_name = producer.variable_name;
Then call current.insert();.
Common Struggles: Omitting mappings, failing to
call insert()

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Q274: Where are g_form keywords used?

Scenario: Client-side scripting API
Solution Steps: g_form APIs (e.g., setVisible, getValue) are
exclusively available in Client Scripts, UI Policies
(Advanced), and UI Actions (Client).
Common Struggles: Attempting to use g_form in server
scripts
Q275: Where are “current” and “gs” keywords used?
Scenario: Server-side scripting API
Solution Steps: current and gs are available in Business
Rules, Script Includes, UI Actions (Server),
and Scripted REST APIs for database operations and system
utilities.
Common Struggles: Attempting to use current/gs in client
scripts
Q276: What is a Script Include?
Scenario: Reusable server-side JavaScript
Solution Steps: Administrators create a record in System
Definition > Script Includes, define an object-oriented
class or function, enable Client Callable if needed, then call
via new MyInclude().myFunction(); or GlideAjax.
Common Struggles: Forgetting to wrap in class, not marking
client-callable, missing prototype methods
Q277: Why prefer Script Include over Global Business
Rule?
Scenario: Performance and maintainability
Solution Steps: Script Includes load on demand, cached for
reuse; Global Business Rules execute on every record operation.
Migrate heavy logic into Script Includes and call only when
necessary.
Common Struggles: Retaining legacy Global BRs, missing
logic migration
Q278: What is GlideAjax?
Scenario: Client-to-server asynchronous calls
Solution Steps: Instantiate with new GlideAjax('MyInclude'),
add parameters (ga.addParam('sysparm_name','method')),
then call ga.getXML(callback).

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Common Struggles: Not marking Script Include client-

callable, using synchronous getXMLWait() unnecessarily
Q279: Different ServiceNow release versions?
Scenario: Identifying platform versions
Solution Steps: ServiceNow names releases alphabetically:
Aspen, Berlin, Calgary, Dublin, Eureka, Fuji, Geneva, Helsinki,
Istanbul, Jakarta, Kingston, London, Madrid, New York,
Orlando, Paris, Quebec, Rome, San Diego, Tokyo, Utah,
Vancouver, Wales, Yokohama, Zion.
Common Struggles: Misordering releases, forgetting preview
(Beta) names
Q280: Have you worked on reporting?
Scenario: Reporting experience
Solution Steps: Yes—created list, pivot, chart, and sourced
CMDB and incident reports; scheduled via Reports >
Scheduled Reports.
Common Struggles: Over-complicating filters, overlooking
role-based report access
Q281: Do you have any idea on ITIL processes?
Scenario: ITIL knowledge question
Solution Steps: Yes—familiar with Service Strategy, Design,
Transition, Operation, Continual Improvement; basic
understanding of incident, problem, change, configuration, and
service level management.
Common Struggles: Mixing ITIL terms, neglecting continual
improvement
Q282: What is a Configuration Item?
Scenario: CMDB fundamentals
Solution Steps: Any component (hardware, software,
documentation) under management in the CMDB, represented
by a CI record.
Common Struggles: Confusing incidents with CIs, omitting
CI relationship mapping

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Q283: Where are Configuration Items stored?

Scenario: CMDB data source
Solution Steps: In Configuration Management
Database (CMDB) tables: cmdb_ci and its class extensions.
Common Struggles: Misplacing CIs in task tables, duplicate
CI entries
Q284: Have you worked on Configuration
Management?
Scenario: CMDB migration experience
Solution Steps: Yes—migrated legacy inventory spreadsheets
into CMDB using Import Sets and Transform Maps targeting
specific CI classes.
Common Struggles: Incorrect class mapping, missing
correlation ID maintenance
Q285: Explain your role in Configuration
Management.
Scenario: Project involvement
Solution Steps: Gathered legacy CMDB data, cleaned and
normalized in Excel, imported via Import Sets, configured
Transform Maps, validated class assignments and
relationships.
Common Struggles: Data quality issues, relationship
mapping errors
Q286: How to import Excel sheets into ServiceNow?
Scenario: Data import technique
Solution Steps: Create a Data Source pointing to Excel, run
import to staging Import Set table, define Transform Map,
map fields, optionally script for complex logic, then run
transform.
Common Struggles: Header row mismatches, missing
coalesce key
Q287: What data formats are supported by
ServiceNow?
Scenario: Import capabilities
Solution Steps: Supports Excel (XLS, XLSX), CSV, XML,
JSON, JDBC connections, LDAP.
Common Struggles: Encoding issues, large file size handling

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Q288: What are Import Sets?

Scenario: Staging data imports
Solution Steps: Import Sets are staging tables for data source
records; administrators create Transform Maps to map and
transform data into target tables.
Common Struggles: Forgetting to complete import,
transform conflicts
Q289: What are Data Sources?
Scenario: Defining import connections
Solution Steps: Data Sources define external connections
(file, JDBC, LDAP, web service); they generate Import Set
tables.
Common Struggles: Improper credentials, forgetting to
activate Data Source
Q290: What is a Transform Map?
Scenario: Mapping staging to target
Solution Steps: In Transform Maps, select Import Set
table and target table, create field mappings using Mapping
Assist, add OnBefore/OnAfter scripts for advanced
transformations.
Common Struggles: Missing coalesce field, script errors in
transform

Q291: How do you cancel a form submission?

Scenario: Client-side validation
Solution Steps: In an onSubmit() Client Script,
return false when validation fails:
function onSubmit() {
if (!g_form.getValue('mandatory_field')) {
alert('Field required');
return false;
}

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Common Struggles: Not returning false early, ignoring is
Loading
Q292: What is the use of the Global checkbox on Client
Scripts?
Scenario: Controlling script scope
Solution Steps: When Global is checked, the Client Script
runs on all views; unchecked, it runs only on the specified view.
Common Struggles: Unexpected script execution across
custom views, forgetting to clear cache after changes.
Q293: Approval Notification Troubleshooting
Scenario: "An approval notification is sent to the wrong
person. How do you investigate?"
Logic Focus: Source of recipient logic – templates, approvals,
and roles
Solution Steps: 4 comprehensive troubleshooting steps
including checking notification records, validating approval
table records, reviewing workflows, and using email logs
Common Struggles: Not tracing dynamic recipients,
skipping approval table validation, mistaking notification for
logic issues
Q294: Flow Designer Cross-Application Visibility
Scenario: "You created a custom Flow Designer action in App
A, but it doesn't show up in App B Scope boundaries and
sharing actions
Solution Steps: 4 key resolution steps covering publication
settings, cross-scope privileges, namespaced calls, and cache
refresh
Common Struggles: Not marking actions as public, missing
cross-scope settings, misusing scoped naming conventions
Q295: Post-Upgrade Flow Action Failures
Scenario: "After upgrading the instance, your scoped app's
flow actions stop working. What could be wrong?"
Logic Focus: Upgrade safety and scope versioning
Solution Steps: 4 systematic approaches including checking

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upgrade logs, validating Flow Designer versions, compatibility

settings, and plugin management
Common Struggles: Not checking skipped updates,
overwriting platform components during upgrade, lack of
version control for flows
Q296: Custom Field Server-Side Script Issues
Scenario: "You added a new custom field to the table, but your
server-side script throws 'undefined' for that field. Why?"
Logic Focus: Metadata caching, schema, and table extensions
Solution Steps: 4 diagnostic steps covering server cache
clearing, table validation, field name verification, and session
reload
Common Struggles: Mistaking field labels for names, adding
to wrong extended tables, not clearing server cache
Q297: Form Performance Optimization
Scenario: "An incident form takes 6–8 seconds to load. How
would you improve performance?"
Logic Focus: Performance tuning and form optimization
Solution Steps: 4 optimization techniques using performance
metrics, minimizing scripts, avoiding unnecessary calls, and
merging scripts
Common Struggles: Ignoring performance tools, not
measuring script performance, overusing GlideAjax or
getReference on load
Q298: Script Include Access Issues
Scenario: "You created a Script Include in your scoped app,
but another Script Include or server script cannot access it.
Why?"
Logic Focus: Scoped app encapsulation and cross-scope
access control
Solution Steps: 4 access configuration steps including
accessibility settings, namespaced references, privilege
verification, and application access review

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Common Struggles: Not setting proper access permissions,

incorrect namespaced class references, forgetting server-side
cross-scope permissions
Q299: UI Policy View-Specific Problems
Scenario: "A UI Policy works on the Default View, but not on
a custom view. What's going wrong?"
Logic Focus: UI policies apply per form view and field
visibility
Solution Steps: 4 troubleshooting approaches covering form
layout verification, field visibility checks, policy dependencies,
and browser console debugging
Common Struggles: Not checking form layouts per view,
dependencies on invisible fields, ignoring view-specific field
existence

Q300: Global Search Configuration Issues

Scenario: "You've created a custom table, but records don't
appear in the global search. How do you fix it?"
Logic Focus: Global search indexing and dictionary
configuration
Solution Steps: 4 configuration steps including full-text
search enablement, field indexing, job execution, and
permission verification
Common Struggles: Not enabling Full Text Search, missing
indexed fields, forgetting ACL restrictions on search visibility

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