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Question 1 Selectable Answer

What does the MID Server need to collect vCenter events?

A. vCenter Event Collector extension
B. MID SNMP Trap Listener extension
C. Firewall
D. vCenter probes

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Explanation:
Reference: https://docs.servicenow.com/bundle/quebec-servicenow-platform/page/product/mid-server/concept/c_VCenterEventProcessorExtension.html

Question 2 Selectable Answer

Given a custom column named u_custom_column on table cmdb_ci_linux_server, which variable syntax should be used to populate the column in a horizontal discovery pattern using the Set Parameter Value operation?

A. $user_var_custom_column
B. $cmdb_ci_linux_server.u_custom_column.INSERT
C. $u_custom_column[1].cmdb_ci_linux_server
D. $cmdb_ci_linux_server[*].u_custom_column

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Question 3 Selectable Answer

Which choices are necessary to launch any pattern? (Choose two.)

A. CI Classification
B. CI Serial Number Attribute
C. Data Certification
D. CI Type

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Explanation:
Reference: https://docs.servicenow.com/bundle/quebec-it-operations-management/page/product/discovery/concept/c-UsingPatternsForHorizontalDiscovery.html

Question 4 Selectable Answer

What related list on a classifier dictates which Horizontal Pattern probe is launched?

A. Discovery Log
B. Classification Criteria
C. Pattern probes
D. Triggers probes

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Explanation:
Reference: https://docs.servicenow.com/bundle/quebec-it-operations-management/page/product/discovery/concept/c-UsingPatternsForHorizontalDiscovery.html

Question 5 Selectable Answer

Using the SNMP Query operation on a pattern for a custom device query, it is best practice to do what?

A. Modify the default MIB information
B. Enable SSH as a secondary protocol
C. Use live devices in production
D. Use the publish manufacturer’s device MIB

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Question 6 Selectable Answer

For CMDB Health, relationships can be which of the following choices? (Choose three.)

A. Duplicate
B. Stale
C. Orphan
D. Required
E. Recommended

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Explanation:
Reference: https://docs.servicenow.com/bundle/quebec-servicenow-platform/page/product/configuration-management/task/t_ViewRelationshipsHealth.html

Question 7 Selectable Answer

A network device has both an SSH port and an SNMP port open. Discovery tries the SSH probe first and it fails. This triggers the SNMP probe, which succeeds. Discovery uses SNMP first for subsequent discoveries on that device.
What discovery functionality allows the above to happen?

A. Classification
B. Credential affinity
C. MID Server affinity
D. IP service affinity

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Explanation:
Reference: https://docs.servicenow.com/bundle/paris-it-operations-management/page/product/discovery/concept/c_GetStartedWithDiscovery.html

Question 8 Selectable Answer

Which choice best describes how to use a Behavior for discovery?

A. The MID Server selection method on a Discovery Schedule.
B. The Behavior drop-down menu on a Discovery IP Range.
C. The Behavior drop-down menu on a Discovery Status.
D. The Behavior checkbox on a C

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Explanation:
Reference: https://docs.servicenow.com/bundle/paris-it-operations-management/page/product/discovery/task/create-disco-behavior.html

Question 9 Selectable Answer

What are the two main options within a Parse File operation?

A. Discover Now and Quick Discovery
B. Select Operating System and Method
C. Select File and Define Parsing
D. Match and Select File

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Explanation:
Reference: https://docs.servicenow.com/bundle/paris-it-operations-management/page/product/service-mapping/task/t_ParseFilePatDef.html

Question 10 Selectable Answer

With multiple CI data sources, which choice is the best for determining which source can update a CI attribute?

A. Business Rules
B. Data Certification
C. Transform Maps
D. Reconciliation Rules

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Explanation:
Reference: https://docs.servicenow.com/bundle/orlando-servicenow-platform/page/product/configuration-management/task/t_DefineDataSourcePrecedence.html

Question 11 Selectable Answer

Which of the following pattern operations query targets? (Choose two.)

A. WMI Query
B. Merge Table
C. Get Process
D. Parse Variable

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Explanation:
Reference: https://docs.servicenow.com/bundle/paris-it-operations-management/page/product/service-mapping/task/t_WMIQueryPatDef.html

Question 12 Selectable Answer

A discovery runs against a Windows Server returning the following attribute values for the first time:
name = WindowsSN1 serial_number = 12321
A subsequent discovery is ran against a different Windows Server returning the following attribute values: name = WindowsSN2
serial_number = 12321
With only base system CI Identifiers configured, which of the following is true?

A. A Windows Server CI is created, then updated with WindowsSN2 as the name.
B. Two Windows Sewer CIs are created, with WindowsSN1 AND WindowsSN2 for names.
C. Two Windows Server CIs are created, without serial_number values.
D. A Windows Server CI is created, then updated with WindowsSN1 as the name.

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Question 13 Selectable Answer

Which of the below choices are kinds of variables used in discovery patterns? (Choose three.)

A. CI attributes
B. Prefix
C. Temporary
D. Fixed
E. Global

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Question 14 Selectable Answer

SNMP Credentials require which of the following?

A. write community strings
B. usernames
C. read community strings
D. port 135 access

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Explanation:
Reference: https://docs.servicenow.com/bundle/quebec-it-operations- management/page/product/service-mapping/reference/snmp-based-queries.html

Question 15 Selectable Answer

When is the Extension section in a horizontal pattern executed?

A. As part of the post sensor processing script
B. After the Identification sections
C. As part of the port scan
D. Before the Identification sections

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Explanation:
Reference: https://docs.servicenow.com/bundle/quebec-it-operations-management/page/product/service-mapping/task/modify-pattern-using-extensions.html

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