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Free ServiceNow CIS-HR Practice Questions

57 free ServiceNow CIS-HR practice questions from the CertStash pack of 229, each with the correct answer and a full explanation. The rule is the same for every exam: ten free on the product page, 57 free here, all 229 in the pack, and each step includes the one before it.

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Question 1

In the base instance, what determines the conditions a Case must meet before it can be assigned to an agent?

  1. Matching Rules
  2. Client Rules
  3. ACLs
  4. Escalation Rules
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Correct answer: A. Matching Rules

Matching Rules in ServiceNow define the conditions and criteria that a Case must satisfy before it becomes eligible for assignment to an agent. These rules act as filters that ensure only Cases meeting specific business requirements are routed to appropriate agents for handling.

Why the other options are wrong

  • B. Client Rules are not a ServiceNow feature for determining case assignment eligibility.
  • C. ACLs control access permissions to records and data, not the conditions for case assignment.
  • D. Escalation Rules define how Cases are escalated when they meet certain time or priority thresholds, not initial assignment conditions.

Question 2

What role is required, at a minimum, to view confidential HR Profile data?

  1. HR Admin [sn_hr_core.admin]
  2. HR Basic [sn_hr_core.basic]
  3. LE Admin [sn_hr_le.admin]
  4. HR Manager [sn_hr_core.manager]
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Correct answer: B. HR Basic [sn_hr_core.basic]

The HR Basic role [sn_hr_core.basic] is the minimum role required to access and view confidential HR Profile data in ServiceNow. This role grants fundamental HR data visibility while maintaining appropriate access controls.

Why the other options are wrong

  • A. HR Admin is a higher privileged role than necessary for viewing confidential data.
  • C. LE Admin is a Legal/Employment administration role, not specifically designed for general HR data access.
  • D. HR Manager is a management role that may not have been assigned minimum baseline permissions for viewing all confidential HR Profiles.

Question 3

What types of HR Document templates may be created in ServiceNow? (Choose two.)

  1. Document Templates
  2. Word document templates
  3. PDF document templates
  4. Text document templates
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Correct answer: A, C. Document Templates; PDF document templates

ServiceNow supports two types of HR Document templates: Document Templates (the generic template type) and PDF document templates (formatted for PDF output). These allow HR teams to generate standardized documents in multiple formats for various HR processes.

Why the other options are wrong

  • B. Word document templates are not a standard template type within the ServiceNow HR module.
  • D. Text document templates are not a distinct template category in ServiceNow HR documentation.

Question 4

What are the advantages of removing the HR Admin role from the system Admin role after the HR Implementation tasks have been completed? (Choose two.)

  1. This ensures that HR has control over further HR configurations.
  2. The HR Admin role should remain a part of the system Admin role.
  3. This ensures that confidential HR data is only accessible to users with an HR role.
  4. It is not necessary because the system Admin always has access to all HR data.
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Correct answer: A, C. This ensures that HR has control over further HR configurations; This ensures that confidential HR data is only accessible to users with an HR role.

Removing the HR Admin role from the system Admin role after implementation ensures HR has independent control over HR configurations and prevents non-HR admins from accessing confidential HR data. This separation of duties is a security best practice that protects sensitive HR information and maintains appropriate governance.

Why the other options are wrong

  • B. The HR Admin role should not remain part of the system Admin role in a properly secured implementation after initial setup.
  • D. System Admins having unrestricted access to all HR data violates the principle of least privilege and data protection standards.

Question 5

What does ServiceNow now call the HR application?

  1. HRDS - HR Deliver Service
  2. HRSM - HR Service Management
  3. HRMS - HR Management System
  4. HRSD - HR Service Delivery
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Correct answer: D. HRSD - HR Service Delivery

ServiceNow currently designates its HR application as HRSD (HR Service Delivery), which reflects the modern service-oriented approach to managing human resources through the platform.

Why the other options are wrong

  • A. HRDS (HR Deliver Service) is not the official ServiceNow naming convention.
  • B. HRSM (HR Service Management) is not the current official designation.
  • C. HRMS (HR Management System) was terminology used in older implementations but is not the current ServiceNow naming.

Question 6

What defines an employee's access to the HR Service Portal / Employee Service Center?

  1. Group membership
  2. User Criteria
  3. HR Criteria
  4. Client Roles
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Correct answer: D. Client Roles

Client Roles define and control an employee's access permissions to the HR Service Portal and Employee Service Center. These roles determine what HR functions, requests, and information an employee can access within the portal.

Why the other options are wrong

  • A. Group membership is used for organizational structure but does not directly define HR Service Portal access.
  • B. User Criteria is not the ServiceNow mechanism for controlling HR portal access.
  • C. HR Criteria is not a standard ServiceNow feature for defining portal access controls.

Question 7

What kind of records do HR Requests create?

  1. HR Incidents
  2. HR Files
  3. HR Problems
  4. HR Cases
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Correct answer: D. HR Cases

HR Requests create HR Cases in the ServiceNow system. When an employee or manager submits an HR Request through the HR Service Portal, the system generates an HR Case record to track and manage the request through resolution.

Why the other options are wrong

  • A. HR Requests create HR Cases, not HR Incidents.
  • B. HR Requests do not create HR Files; they create case records.
  • C. HR Requests create HR Cases, not HR Problems.

Question 8

In the HR Guided Setup Module, why are some tasks locked in the Task view?

  1. They require an elevated role to access.
  2. They are deprecated tasks that should not be completed.
  3. They require other tasks to be completed first.
  4. They require a plugin to be activated first.
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Correct answer: D. They require a plugin to be activated first.

In the HR Guided Setup Module, tasks are locked when they require a specific plugin to be activated first. This dependency management ensures that setup tasks are completed in the proper sequence and that all necessary system components are available before executing dependent configuration tasks.

Why the other options are wrong

  • A. Elevated roles control task execution permissions, not task locking status in the guided setup interface.
  • B. Deprecated tasks would be removed or marked obsolete rather than locked in an active setup module.
  • C. Task dependencies within guided setup are handled by plugin requirements, not sequential task completion ordering.

Question 9

When does the HR Template populate information on the HR Case form?

  1. When the Opened for person is selected
  2. When the Assignment group is selected.
  3. When the HR Case Type is selected.
  4. When the HR service is selected on the HR Case Creation form.
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Correct answer: D. When the HR service is selected on the HR Case Creation form.

The HR Template populates information on the HR Case form when the HR Service is selected on the HR Case Creation form. The HR Service acts as the trigger that applies the associated template configuration, which then populates the relevant fields and data on the case form.

Why the other options are wrong

  • A. Selecting the Opened for person does not trigger template population; this is typically a field to identify who the case relates to.
  • B. Assignment group selection is used for routing and does not trigger HR Template population.
  • C. While HR Case Type is important for case categorization, it is not the trigger for template population; the HR Service selection is the triggering event.

Question 10

The HR Profile table is used to track information for what Employment types? (Choose three.)

  1. Other
  2. Potential Employee
  3. Full Time Employee
  4. Temporary Employee
  5. Spouse
  6. Contractor
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Correct answer: C, D, F. Full Time Employee; Temporary Employee; Contractor

The HR Profile table tracks information for Full Time Employee, Contractor, and Spouse employment types. These three categories represent the standard employment relationships tracked in HR systems for profile management and benefit administration purposes.

Why the other options are wrong

  • A. Other is not a standard employment type tracked by the HR Profile table.
  • B. Potential Employee records are not tracked through the HR Profile table; they are managed separately in recruitment processes.
  • E. Spouse is included in the answer set, so this distractor is incorrect.

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Question 11

If the Match All field is checked on a User Criteria record, the user:

  1. Must satisfy at least one of the criteria to meet the conditions.
  2. Must satisfy at least of the criteria to meet the conditions.
  3. Must satisfy a majority percentage of the criteria to meet the conditions.
  4. Must satisfy all of the selected criteria to meet the conditions.
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Correct answer: D. Must satisfy all of the selected criteria to meet the conditions.

When the Match All field is checked on a User Criteria record, it applies an AND logic operator, meaning the user must satisfy every single criterion defined in that record to meet the conditions. This is the defining behavior of the Match All checkbox.

Why the other options are wrong

  • A. This describes OR logic, which occurs when Match All is unchecked.
  • B. This option appears incomplete and does not correctly describe the Match All behavior.
  • C. User Criteria does not apply a percentage-based threshold; it uses boolean logic based on the Match All setting.

Question 12

In the Create Bulk Cases module, which Filter by options are available in the dropdown? (Choose four.)

  1. Document Template
  2. Upload File
  3. HR Service Template
  4. User Criteria
  5. HR Template
  6. HR Profiles
  7. HR Criteria
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Correct answer: B, D, F, G. Upload File; User Criteria; HR Profiles; HR Criteria

The Create Bulk Cases module provides filtering options that include Upload File to import case data, User Criteria to filter by predefined user conditions, HR Profiles to filter by employee profile characteristics, and HR Criteria to filter by HR-specific eligibility rules. Document Template and HR Service Template are configuration objects but not available as filter options in the bulk cases dropdown.

Why the other options are wrong

  • A. Document Template is not a filter option in the Create Bulk Cases module.
  • C. HR Service Template is not available as a filter option for bulk case creation.
  • E. HR Template is not a standard filter option in the Create Bulk Cases dropdown.

Question 13

If you have both Admin and HR Admin roles and wanted to configure an Access Control for the Employee Relations Cases table, what must first be done?

  1. Add the Delegated Developer role to your User record
  2. From the User dropdown in the banner, elevate your role to security_admin
  3. Manually add the security_admin role to your User record
  4. Nothing would need to be done
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Correct answer: B. From the User dropdown in the banner, elevate your role to security_admin

To configure Access Control for tables, a user must have the security_admin role. When a user holds both Admin and HR Admin roles but lacks security_admin, they must elevate their role using the User dropdown in the banner. This elevation is a temporary, context-specific action that grants the necessary permissions without permanently modifying the user record.

Why the other options are wrong

  • A. The Delegated Developer role is not the requirement for Access Control configuration.
  • C. Manually adding security_admin to the User record is a permanent change; elevation via the banner is the proper temporary method.
  • D. Security_admin role is required and must be obtained through elevation or role assignment.

Question 14

After the HR Admin [sn_hr_core.admin] role has been removed from the Admin role, how may a user with only the Admin role add members to HR groups?

  1. The Admin must elevate their role to security_admin to add members to HR groups.
  2. The Admin follows the same process as with any group membership change.
  3. The Admin can no longer add members to HR groups.
  4. The Admin must impersonate an HR Admin to add members to HR groups.
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Correct answer: C. The Admin can no longer add members to HR groups.

When the HR Admin role is removed from the Admin role, users with only the Admin role lose all HR-specific capabilities including the ability to add members to HR groups. The sn_hr_core.admin role contains the specific permissions needed for HR group management, and without it, this functionality becomes unavailable regardless of other roles or elevation attempts.

Why the other options are wrong

  • A. Elevation to security_admin does not grant HR group management permissions without the HR Admin role.
  • B. The process differs fundamentally for HR groups once HR Admin is removed; the same process cannot be followed.
  • D. Impersonation is not a valid workaround for missing role-based permissions in ServiceNow.

Question 15

At what level is User Criteria set to control who can read and edit knowledge articles?

  1. In either the Knowledge Base or Article.
  2. In the Knowledge Article only.
  3. In the User record.
  4. In the Knowledge Base only.
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Correct answer: A. In either the Knowledge Base or Article.

User Criteria for controlling who can read and edit knowledge articles is set at either the Knowledge Base level or the Article level. This dual-level approach allows for both broad knowledge base permissions and granular article-specific access control.

Why the other options are wrong

  • B. User Criteria can be set at both the Knowledge Base and Article levels, not just the Article level.
  • C. User Criteria for knowledge articles is not configured in the User record; it is set on knowledge management objects.
  • D. User Criteria can be set at both the Knowledge Base and Article levels, not just the Knowledge Base level.

Question 16

Which of the following are predefined Dashboards that are installed with HR Case Management? (Choose three.)

  1. Manager Dashboard
  2. Overview
  3. Workforce Administration Dashboard
  4. Onboarding Dashboard
  5. Employee Relations Cases Dashboard
  6. HR Case Dashboard
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Correct answer: A, B, F. Manager Dashboard; Overview; HR Case Dashboard

The predefined dashboards installed with HR Case Management include the Manager Dashboard, Overview dashboard, and HR Case Dashboard. These three dashboards provide core visibility into HR case metrics and management information for different user roles.

Why the other options are wrong

  • C. Workforce Administration Dashboard is not a predefined HR Case Management dashboard.
  • D. Onboarding Dashboard, while related to HR, is not a standard HR Case Management dashboard.
  • E. Employee Relations Cases Dashboard is not among the predefined dashboards in base HR Case Management.

Question 17

What is the minimum role required to access the HR Properties module?

  1. HR Manager [sn_hr_core.manager]
  2. LE Admin [sn_hr_le.admin]
  3. Admin [admin]
  4. HR Admin [sn_hr_core.admin]
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Correct answer: D. HR Admin [sn_hr_core.admin]

The HR Admin [sn_hr_core.admin] role is the minimum role required to access the HR Properties module. This role grants the necessary permissions to view and manage HR organizational properties and configurations.

Why the other options are wrong

  • A. HR Manager role is for managing HR cases and employees, not specifically for HR Properties.
  • B. LE Admin is for Legal Entity management, not the HR Properties module.
  • C. Admin is a higher-level system role but not the minimum required for HR Properties access.

Question 18

ServiceNow has identified 3 maturity levels for an HR customer. What are they?

  1. Managed Interactions, Self-Reliance, Smart Services
  2. Managed Interactions, Self-Help, Advanced Services
  3. No automation, Self-reliance, Smart Services
  4. Managed Interactions, Self-Reliance, Automated Services
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Correct answer: A. Managed Interactions, Self-Reliance, Smart Services

ServiceNow identifies three maturity levels for HR customers: Managed Interactions, Self-Reliance, and Smart Services. These represent a progression from manual, interaction-heavy processes to self-service capabilities and finally to intelligent automated services.

Why the other options are wrong

  • B. Self-Help is not the correct terminology for the maturity model; Self-Reliance is the accurate middle level.
  • C. No automation is not a defined maturity level; the model starts with Managed Interactions.
  • D. Automated Services is not the correct term; the highest level is Smart Services.

Question 19

If an HR Services needs to be accessible to employees on the Employee Service Center, what field must be completed on the HR Service?

  1. Checklist
  2. Fulfiller Instructions
  3. Lifecycle Event type
  4. Record Producer
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Correct answer: D. Record Producer

The Record Producer field must be completed on an HR Service for it to be accessible to employees on the Employee Service Center. The Record Producer specifies the interface and form that employees will use to request or access the service, making it an essential configuration for exposing HR Services to the employee portal.

Why the other options are wrong

  • A. Checklist is used within HR Services but is not required for Employee Service Center accessibility.
  • B. Fulfiller Instructions provide guidance to those fulfilling the service but do not enable Employee Service Center access.
  • C. Lifecycle Event type relates to event categorization but is not required for Employee Service Center accessibility.

Question 20

The Lifecycle Events [sn_hr_le_case] table is a direct extension of which table?

  1. Talent Management [sn_hr_core_talent_management]
  2. HRIT Operations Case [sn_hr_core_case_operations]
  3. HR Case [sn_hr_core_case]
  4. Task [sc_task]
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Correct answer: C. HR Case [sn_hr_core_case]

The Lifecycle Events [sn_hr_le_case] table is a direct extension of the HR Case [sn_hr_core_case] table. This inheritance structure allows Lifecycle Events to inherit the foundational case management capabilities while adding specialized functionality for employee lifecycle transitions.

Why the other options are wrong

  • A. Talent Management table is a separate module unrelated to the Lifecycle Events case structure.
  • B. HRIT Operations Case is a different case type within HR but is not the direct parent of Lifecycle Events.
  • D. Task table is a generic platform table; Lifecycle Events extends the HR-specific Case table rather than the generic Task table.

Question 21

The Enterprise Service Management Integrations framework contains common components to be used for integrating HR applications with thirdparty systems. Which capability does the Enterprise Service Management Integrations framework leverage to communicate with external instances and thirdparty systems?

  1. Integration designer
  2. Flow designer
  3. Design Hub
  4. Mobile designer
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Correct answer: B. Flow designer

The Enterprise Service Management Integrations framework leverages Flow Designer to communicate with external instances and third-party systems. Flow Designer provides the integration capabilities and orchestration needed to connect HR applications with external platforms.

Why the other options are wrong

  • A. Integration Designer is a different tool not specifically used within the ESM Integrations framework.
  • C. Design Hub is not the primary communication mechanism for ESM Integrations.
  • D. Mobile Designer is used for mobile application development, not external system integrations.

Question 22

HR Profiles may be created for multiple employees using conditions and criteria in which module?

  1. Create Human Resources Profile
  2. Create new Case
  3. Generate HR Profiles
  4. Bulk Cases
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Correct answer: C. Generate HR Profiles

The Generate HR Profiles module allows HR Profiles to be created for multiple employees simultaneously using conditions and criteria rather than creating them individually. This bulk creation capability streamlines profile management for organizations with large employee populations by applying consistent criteria across multiple records.

Why the other options are wrong

  • A. Create Human Resources Profile is typically used for individual profile creation.
  • B. Create new Case is for case management, not for bulk HR profile generation.
  • D. Bulk Cases relates to case management workflow, not HR profile creation.

Question 23

What method needs to be invoked from MatchingRuleProcessor class?

  1. processAndGetCandidates
  2. processAndGetUsers
  3. processAndGelList
  4. processAndGetArray
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Correct answer: A. processAndGetCandidates

The processAndGetCandidates method must be invoked from the MatchingRuleProcessor class. This method is used to process matching rules and retrieve candidate records that meet the specified criteria.

Why the other options are wrong

  • B. processAndGetUsers is not the correct method name in the MatchingRuleProcessor class.
  • C. processAndGelList appears to be a corrupted or misspelled method name and is not the correct invocation.
  • D. processAndGetArray is not the correct method used for retrieving matching candidates from the processor class.

Question 24

When creating a PDF Document Template, where does the list of Document Revisions come from?

  1. From Managed Documents
  2. From Document Templates
  3. From Knowledge Articles
  4. From System Documents
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Correct answer: A. From Managed Documents

When creating a PDF Document Template, the list of Document Revisions comes from Managed Documents. The Managed Documents repository contains the source documents and their revision history, which the PDF Document Template references to generate properly versioned output documents.

Why the other options are wrong

  • B. Document Templates are used to create output, not to source revisions.
  • C. Knowledge Articles are not the source of document revisions for PDF templates.
  • D. System Documents do not provide the document revision source for templates.

Question 25

With the I18N: Knowledge Management Internationalization Plugin v2 enabled, how are translated Knowledge articles associated with each other so that the user is presented with the article in the selected language?

  1. Article Versions related list
  2. Knowledge feedback related list
  3. Affected Products related list
  4. Translated Versions related list
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Correct answer: D. Translated Versions related list

With the I18N: Knowledge Management Internationalization Plugin v2 enabled, translated Knowledge articles are associated with each other through the Translated Versions related list. This relationship enables the system to recognize article variations in different languages and present the appropriate language version to users based on their language preferences.

Why the other options are wrong

  • A. Article Versions track revisions of content, not language translations.
  • B. Knowledge feedback captures user responses and ratings, not translation associations.
  • C. Affected Products identifies product relationships, not language translations.

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Question 26

What is the primary purpose of HR Topic Categories?

  1. They group common HR Services.
  2. They group common HR templates.
  3. They group common HR employees.
  4. They group common HR Catalog Items.
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Correct answer: A. They group common HR Services.

HR Topic Categories have the primary purpose of grouping common HR Services together. This organizational structure helps employees navigate and find relevant HR Services within the HR Catalog.

Why the other options are wrong

  • B. HR Topic Categories group HR Services, not templates specifically.
  • C. HR Topic Categories are not used to group employees; they organize services.
  • D. While Topic Categories do relate to the Catalog, they specifically group HR Services within the Catalog Items.

Question 27

Which module provides a user-friendly interface for creating new HR Skills and assigning HR skills to members of the HR department?

  1. Skills Routing
  2. Skills Management
  3. Manage HR Skills
  4. Skills Definition
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Correct answer: C. Manage HR Skills

The Manage HR Skills module is the dedicated interface within ServiceNow HR for creating new HR Skills and assigning those skills to members of the HR department. This module provides the user-friendly tools specifically designed for HR skill management operations.

Why the other options are wrong

  • A. Skills Routing is used for routing cases based on skills, not for creating and assigning HR skills.
  • B. Skills Management is a broader concept but not the specific module name for HR skill creation and assignment.
  • D. Skills Definition relates to defining skill categories but not the interface for assigning them to HR members.

Question 28

If an HR Service will only be used internally by HR professionals, what is the minimum configuration needed?

  1. HR Service and HR Template.
  2. HR Service, HR Template, and Record Producer.
  3. HR Service.
  4. HR Service, HR Template, Record Producer, and Lifecycle event type.
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Correct answer: C. HR Service.

If an HR Service will only be used internally by HR professionals, the minimum configuration needed is just the HR Service itself. Internal-only services do not require Record Producers (which are for employee-facing requests), HR Templates (which are for form population in customer-facing scenarios), or Lifecycle event types, as these are designed for external or broader organizational use.

Why the other options are wrong

  • A. HR Template is not required for internal-only HR professional use; it is primarily for customer-facing service delivery.
  • B. Record Producer is not needed for internal-only HR use; Record Producers are designed for employee service requests.
  • D. Lifecycle event type is not a minimum requirement for an internal HR Service; this is an optional enhancement for tracking service changes.

Question 29

Delegated Developers are granted access only to what in which they are working?

  1. Interfaces
  2. APIs
  3. Instances
  4. Scopes
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Correct answer: D. Scopes

Delegated Developers are granted access only to the scopes in which they are actively working. This scoped access model restricts their permissions to specific application scopes, limiting their ability to modify or view code outside their assigned development areas.

Why the other options are wrong

  • A. Interfaces are components within scopes but delegated developers access scopes themselves, not just interfaces.
  • B. APIs are available within scopes but the restriction is at the scope level, not the API level.
  • C. While delegated developers work with instances, the access control is scoped by application scope rather than by instance-level restrictions.

Question 30

If a new HR Knowledge base is created, how can it be included in the Knowledge results section on the HR Case form?

  1. Add it to the HR Template
  2. Add it to the HR Service configuration
  3. All Knowledge bases are searched by default
  4. Add it to the Contextual Search configuration
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Correct answer: D. Add it to the Contextual Search configuration

New Knowledge bases are included in the Knowledge results section of the HR Case form through the Contextual Search configuration. This configuration determines which Knowledge bases are searched and displayed in the contextual search results based on the context of the HR Case.

Why the other options are wrong

  • A. The HR Template defines case structure and fields, not Knowledge base search inclusion.
  • B. HR Service configuration manages service-specific settings but not Knowledge base search parameters.
  • C. Not all Knowledge bases are automatically searched; specific configuration is required to include them in contextual results.

Question 31

Which table is considered the core table for all HR Case records?

  1. Skill [cmn_skill]
  2. Incident [incident]
  3. HR Task [sn_hr_core.task]
  4. HR Case [sn_hr_core_case]
  5. HR Profile [sn_hr_core_profile]
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Correct answer: D. HR Case [sn_hr_core_case]

The HR Case table [sn_hr_core_case] is the foundational table for all HR Case records in the ServiceNow HR module. All HR case-related data and functionality is built upon this core table structure.

Why the other options are wrong

  • A. The Skill table is used for skill management, not as the core table for HR cases.
  • B. The Incident table is a separate ServiceNow module unrelated to HR cases.
  • C. HR Task is a child or related table to HR Case, not the core table.
  • E. HR Profile is used for employee profiles, not the core table for HR cases.

Question 32

What are the benefits of the HR application being scoped? (Choose three.)

  1. Provides an additional layer of control over HR data.
  2. Allows HR Admins to configure the HR application.
  3. HR department has more autonomy to manage all aspects of HRSD.
  4. Allows the System Administrator complete control.
  5. HR department has full control of the global application.
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Correct answer: A, B, C. Provides an additional layer of control over HR data; Allows HR Admins to configure the HR application; HR department has more autonomy to manage all aspects of HRSD.

Scoping the HR application provides an additional layer of control over HR data, allows HR Admins to configure the HR application to meet departmental needs, and gives the HR department more autonomy to manage all aspects of HRSD independently. These three benefits work together to create a more flexible and controlled HR service delivery environment.

Why the other options are wrong

  • D. Scoping the application reduces complete System Administrator control, as it delegates authority to HR Admins.
  • E. A scoped application gives HR departments control over their specific scope, not full control of the global application.

Question 33

If the HRSD application is scoped, why can the System Administrator initially access all HR applications after the plugin has been installed?

  1. When the HR plugins are installed, the necessary HR roles are added to the Admin role.
  2. The roles were manually granted by a ServiceNow security user.
  3. The Admin will always have access to all HR tables and data.
  4. The roles were manually granted by an HR Admin.
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Correct answer: A. When the HR plugins are installed, the necessary HR roles are added to the Admin role.

When HR plugins are installed, the necessary HR roles are automatically added to the Admin role, which is why System Administrators initially have access to all HR applications even when the HRSD application is scoped. This automatic role assignment ensures that administrators can configure and manage the HR implementation.

Why the other options are wrong

  • B. Roles are not manually granted by a ServiceNow security user during plugin installation; this is an automated process.
  • C. While admins have broad access, it is specifically because HR roles are added to the Admin role during installation, not because admins always have universal access by default.
  • D. Roles are not manually granted by an HR Admin during initial installation; the process is automated as part of the plugin deployment.

Question 34

When gathering requirements for HR Services, it is best to begin by defining the Service then working upwards, categorizing in progressively more detail. What are the basic categories used?

  1. HR Service, Topic Detail, COE.
  2. HR Service, Topic Category, Activity Category, Activities, COE.
  3. HR Service, Topic Category, COE.
  4. HR Service, Topic Detail, Topic Category, COE.
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Correct answer: D. HR Service, Topic Detail, Topic Category, COE.

When gathering requirements for HR Services, the hierarchical structure moves from broad to granular detail. Starting with the HR Service as the top level, requirements are progressively categorized into Topic Detail, then Topic Category, and finally concluded with the COE (Center of Excellence). This top-down approach ensures systematic organization of requirements from general to specific levels.

Why the other options are wrong

  • A. Omits the intermediate categorization levels needed for proper requirement organization.
  • B. Reverses the correct order of Topic Detail and Topic Category, placing Detail before Category.
  • C. Lacks the Topic Detail layer required for progressive categorization.

Question 35

When an employee completes a questionnaire on an Employee Form, on which table does the system store their answers?

  1. Form [sys_ui_form]
  2. Metric Result [asmt_metric_result]
  3. Question Answer [question_answer]
  4. HR Case [sn_hr_core_case]
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Correct answer: B. Metric Result [asmt_metric_result]

When an employee completes a questionnaire on an Employee Form, the system stores their answers in the Metric Result table. This table is designed to capture assessment and questionnaire responses, maintaining a record of each employee's answers for tracking, reporting, and analysis purposes.

Why the other options are wrong

  • A. The Form table stores form definitions and structure, not user responses.
  • C. Question Answer is not the designated table for questionnaire responses in this context.
  • D. HR Case stores case information but not questionnaire response data.

Question 36

What is the purpose of the Owning Group field on the HR Template?

  1. They approve the Template to be published.
  2. They own the Lifecycle Event.
  3. They manage updates to the Template.
  4. HR Cases are assigned to the Owning Group.
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Correct answer: C. They manage updates to the Template.

The Owning Group field on the HR Template identifies the group responsible for managing updates and maintenance to the template. This group has stewardship over the template's content, structure, and any modifications required as business needs evolve.

Why the other options are wrong

  • A. Template approval and publishing may involve the owning group, but their primary purpose is ongoing management.
  • B. The owning group manages the template itself, not the Lifecycle Event.
  • D. HR Cases are assigned based on routing rules and the case workflow, not directly determined by the template's owning group.

Question 37

What determines if a user can view a Knowledge article?

  1. Can/Cannot Read User Criteria
  2. Can/Cannot Contribute User Criteria
  3. HR Criteria
  4. ACL Rules
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Correct answer: A. Can/Cannot Read User Criteria

The Can/Cannot Read User Criteria determines whether a user can view a Knowledge article. This criteria field evaluates user attributes and conditions to control article visibility, allowing administrators to restrict or grant access based on specific user parameters.

Why the other options are wrong

  • B. Can/Cannot Contribute User Criteria controls who can create or modify articles, not who can read them.
  • C. HR Criteria is not the mechanism for controlling Knowledge article visibility.
  • D. While ACLs exist in the system, Knowledge article visibility is specifically controlled through Can/Cannot Read User Criteria.

Question 38

Which Service Portal configuration option is used to customize the logo, theme, and title of the HR Service Portal?

  1. Designer
  2. Page Editor
  3. Widget Editor
  4. Branding Editor
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Correct answer: D. Branding Editor

The Branding Editor is the Service Portal configuration option specifically designed to customize the logo, theme, colors, and title of the HR Service Portal. It provides the dedicated interface for all portal branding customizations.

Why the other options are wrong

  • A. Designer is used for page layout and widget arrangement, not branding elements.
  • B. Page Editor is used to modify page content and structure, not portal branding.
  • C. Widget Editor is used to configure individual widget functionality, not overall portal branding.

Question 39

When a Guided Setup task is marked as complete, how can it be reopened?

  1. Closed tasks cannot be reopened
  2. Click the Mark as Incomplete button
  3. Submit a request in HI
  4. Restart the Guided Setup entirely
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Correct answer: B. Click the Mark as Incomplete button

When a Guided Setup task is marked as complete, it can be reopened by clicking the Mark as Incomplete button. This button restores the task to its incomplete state, allowing users to revisit and modify the setup steps if needed.

Why the other options are wrong

  • A. Closed tasks can be reopened using the Mark as Incomplete button.
  • C. Submitting a request to HI is not the standard procedure for reopening a Guided Setup task.
  • D. The entire Guided Setup does not need to be restarted; individual tasks can be reopened.

Question 40

If a customer has a huge employee population, complex organizational structures, and requires custom integrations and language translations, what level of configuration complexity would their project be considered?

  1. Drastic
  2. Low
  3. Major
  4. Nominal
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Correct answer: C. Major

A project involving a huge employee population, complex organizational structures, custom integrations, and language translations represents significant configuration and implementation effort. This level of scope and complexity is classified as Major complexity, which accounts for substantial customization, integration work, and internationalization requirements.

Why the other options are wrong

  • A. Drastic is not a standard project complexity classification level.
  • B. Low complexity does not account for custom integrations and large organizational structures.
  • D. Nominal complexity significantly underestimates the effort required for this scope.

Question 41

On the HR Case form, some HR Services have associated Response templates. What determines which HR Services have Response Templates?

  1. The HR Criteria on the HR Service
  2. The HR Criteria on the Response Template record
  3. The table and conditions on the Response Template record
  4. The User Criteria on the HR Service
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Correct answer: C. The table and conditions on the Response Template record

The table and conditions on the Response Template record determine which HR Services have associated Response Templates. The Response Template record contains the logic that matches it to specific HR Services based on configured conditions and table references.

Why the other options are wrong

  • A. HR Criteria on the HR Service does not determine Response Template associations; the determination flows from the template record.
  • B. HR Criteria on the Response Template record itself does not make this determination; the table and conditions do.
  • D. User Criteria on the HR Service is unrelated to which Response Templates are associated with HR Services.

Question 42

A user with only the HR Admin [sn_hr_core.admin] role can save and modify which copies of existing reports?

  1. All
  2. Global
  3. Group
  4. Personal
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Correct answer: D. Personal

A user with only the HR Admin role can save and modify Personal copies of existing reports. Personal reports are copies that belong to the individual user and can be customized without affecting shared or organizational report versions.

Why the other options are wrong

  • A. HR Admin users cannot modify all report copies; Global and Group copies require higher permissions.
  • B. Global reports require elevated permissions beyond the HR Admin role.
  • C. Group reports require group management permissions beyond the basic HR Admin role.

Question 43

The ServiceNow SIM methodology is based around what generic methodologies?

  1. Waterfall and Rapid Application Development (RAD)
  2. Agile and Waterfall
  3. Prince
  4. Scrum and XP
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Correct answer: B. Agile and Waterfall

The ServiceNow SIM (Standardized Implementation Methodology) is built upon two foundational generic methodologies: Agile and Waterfall. Agile provides iterative, flexible approaches for development and change, while Waterfall provides structured, phase-based planning and execution. This combination allows ServiceNow implementations to balance detailed planning with adaptive delivery.

Why the other options are wrong

  • A. RAD is not a core foundation of the SIM methodology.
  • C. Prince is a specific project management framework but not a foundation of SIM.
  • D. While Scrum and XP are Agile frameworks, they are not the generic methodologies that SIM is based upon.

Question 44

What role is required to assign scoped HR roles?

  1. HR Admin [sn_hr_core.admin]
  2. HR Manager [sn_hr_core.manager]
  3. LE Admin [sn_hr_le.admin]
  4. HR Basic [sn_hr_core.basic]
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Correct answer: A. HR Admin [sn_hr_core.admin]

The HR Admin role [sn_hr_core.admin] is the administrative role required to assign scoped HR roles within the ServiceNow HR module. This role has the necessary permissions to manage role assignments across the HR system.

Why the other options are wrong

  • B. HR Manager role has operational responsibilities but lacks the administrative permissions needed to assign roles.
  • C. LE Admin is specific to Lifecycle Events management and does not have authority over HR role assignments.
  • D. HR Basic role is a limited user role without administrative capabilities for role assignment.

Question 45

What do Client Roles define?

  1. Groups for the customer's clients.
  2. Roles that come into force if user uses a browser client.
  3. Named roles (eg VP of Operations, SVP Sales) for a customer’s clients.
  4. Access for new hires, employees, alumni, contingent, and contract workers.
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Correct answer: D. Access for new hires, employees, alumni, contingent, and contract workers.

Client Roles define access levels for different worker categories including new hires, employees, alumni, contingent workers, and contract workers. These roles provide category-based access control that determines what system features and data each worker type can access based on their employment status.

Why the other options are wrong

  • A. Client Roles are not simple groupings for customers' clients.
  • B. Client Roles are not related to browser client usage.
  • C. Client Roles do not define named organizational positions like VP of Operations.

Question 46

Which of the following are examples of HR application scopes? (Choose four.)

  1. Human Resources: COE
  2. Human Resources: Core
  3. Human Resources: Knowledge
  4. Human Resources: Integrations
  5. Human Resources: Lifecycle Events
  6. Human Resources: Global
  7. Human Resources: Service Portal
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Correct answer: B, D, E, G. Human Resources: Core; Human Resources: Integrations; Human Resources: Lifecycle Events; Human Resources: Service Portal

The standard HR application scopes in ServiceNow include Human Resources: Core (the foundational module), Human Resources: Integrations (for connecting external systems), Human Resources: Lifecycle Events (for managing employee lifecycle workflows), and Human Resources: Service Portal (for employee-facing services). These four scopes represent the primary functional areas of the HR module. Human Resources: COE, Knowledge, and Global are either non-standard scope names or represent functionality integrated into other scopes rather than distinct application scopes.

Why the other options are wrong

  • A. COE is not a standard HR application scope.
  • C. Knowledge is not a recognized HR application scope in ServiceNow.
  • F. Global is not a distinct HR application scope.

Question 47

Which of the following are true for an HR application as it relates to the User [sys_user] Table and the HR Profile [sn_hr_core.profile] Table?

  1. Both are required.
  2. Only HR Profile table is required in HR.
  3. Neither are required.
  4. Only the User table is required in HR.
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Correct answer: A. Both are required.

Both the User [sys_user] table and the HR Profile [sn_hr_core.profile] table are required in HR applications. The User table provides system login and authentication, while the HR Profile table contains employee-specific HR data. Together they form the foundation of HR functionality, and both must be present for a complete HR implementation.

Why the other options are wrong

  • B. The User table is also required; HR cannot function without system user records.
  • C. Both tables are required; neither can be omitted in a functional HR application.
  • D. The HR Profile table is equally required; HR data cannot be managed without it.

Question 48

The HR Admin [sn_hr_core.admin] role allows the user to add members to groups. What additional role is needed for an HR Admin to remove users from groups?

  1. User Admin [user_admin]
  2. User Writer [user_writer]
  3. User Reader [user_reader]
  4. HR User Admin [hr_user_admin]
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Correct answer: A. User Admin [user_admin]

The HR Admin role can add members to groups, but removing members from groups needs the platform User Admin [user_admin] role. Granting user_admin to the HR administrator lets them remove users as well.

Why the other options are wrong

  • B. User Writer is not the role that allows removing group members.
  • C. User Reader grants read access only and cannot change group membership.
  • D. HR User Admin [hr_user_admin] is not a delivered role for this purpose.

Question 49

In the base ServiceNow configuration, when are HR Cases created after a Bulk HR case request is submitted?

  1. Twice per day using a scheduled job
  2. Every 6 hours using a scheduled job
  3. Once a day using a scheduled job
  4. Immediately
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Correct answer: C. Once a day using a scheduled job

In the base ServiceNow configuration, HR Cases created from Bulk HR case requests are generated once per day using a scheduled job. This batch processing approach allows the system to efficiently handle multiple case requests in a single execution cycle.

Why the other options are wrong

  • A. Twice per day is not the standard schedule for bulk case creation.
  • B. Every 6 hours would be more frequent than the base configuration specifies.
  • D. Bulk requests are not processed immediately; they use a scheduled batch job to process efficiently.

Question 50

Which HR Role is typically granted to all HR Support staff, at a minimum?

  1. HR Admin [sn_hr_core.admin]
  2. HR Basic [sn_hr_core.basic]
  3. HR KB Writer [sn_hr_core.kb_writer]
  4. Document Management User [document_management_user]
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Correct answer: B. HR Basic [sn_hr_core.basic]

The HR Basic [sn_hr_core.basic] role is the minimum role granted to all HR Support staff. This role provides fundamental access to HR functions and case management capabilities required for basic HR support operations.

Why the other options are wrong

  • A. HR Admin is a higher-level role with more permissions than what all support staff require.
  • C. HR KB Writer is a specialized role for knowledge base content creation, not a baseline HR support role.
  • D. Document Management User is a separate system role not specific to HR department requirements.

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Question 51

When configuring a PDF Document Template, how does the system map form fields to ServiceNow fields?

  1. The Document field type on the PDF Template Mappings record
  2. The Preview value field on the PDF Template Mappings record
  3. The Mapping field on the PDF Template Mappings record
  4. The Document field on the PDF Template Mappings record
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Correct answer: C. The Mapping field on the PDF Template Mappings record

The Mapping field on the PDF Template Mappings record is where the system establishes the connection between form fields in the PDF document and corresponding ServiceNow database fields. This field contains the actual field reference that determines how data flows from ServiceNow into the PDF template.

Why the other options are wrong

  • A. The Document field type describes the type of field in the PDF, not the mapping itself.
  • B. The Preview value field displays sample data for testing purposes, not the actual field mapping configuration.
  • D. The Document field identifies which PDF document is being used, not how fields are mapped.

Question 52

What are some of the benefits of having separate COE tables? (Choose two.)

  1. Allows for an extra layer of security within the HR organization.
  2. Allows HR case agents to gather the right information based on the Service.
  3. Eliminates the need for an HR case agent.
  4. Eliminates the need to create database views.
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Correct answer: A, B. Allows for an extra layer of security within the HR organization; Allows HR case agents to gather the right information based on the Service.

Separate Center of Excellence (COE) tables provide an extra layer of security within the HR organization by allowing granular access controls, and they enable HR case agents to gather the right information based on the specific service being managed. This structure allows for service-specific data organization and appropriate information presentation.

Why the other options are wrong

  • C. Separate COE tables do not eliminate the need for HR case agents; they support agent workflows.
  • D. Database views are still necessary for querying and reporting across data structures regardless of table separation.

Question 53

The Knowledge bases searched for the Knowledge results section on an HR Case are determined by what?

  1. Contextual Search configuration
  2. HR Service configuration
  3. HR Criteria configuration
  4. Knowledge Management configuration
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Correct answer: A. Contextual Search configuration

The Knowledge bases searched for the Knowledge results section on an HR Case are determined by the Contextual Search configuration. This configuration specifies which knowledge articles and sources are relevant to display based on the context of the case being viewed.

Why the other options are wrong

  • B. HR Service configuration handles service setup but does not determine which knowledge bases are searched.
  • C. HR Criteria configuration is used for case categorization and eligibility, not for knowledge base search determination.
  • D. Knowledge Management configuration is broader and does not specifically determine the contextual knowledge bases searched within HR Cases; contextual search configuration is the specific control for this.

Question 54

If a knowledge base and its articles have no user criteria selected, a user without a role can do what?

  1. read and contribute articles
  2. read articles, but not contribute
  3. can neither read nor contribute articles
  4. contribute, but not read articles
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Correct answer: B. read articles, but not contribute

When no user criteria are selected on a knowledge base and its articles, the default permission model allows unauthenticated users to read articles but prevents them from contributing. This represents the standard public read-only access pattern that protects knowledge base integrity while enabling information discovery.

Why the other options are wrong

  • A. Contributing requires explicit user roles or criteria; public users cannot contribute.
  • C. Read access is permitted by default when no criteria restrict it.
  • D. The access pattern does not allow contribution without proper credentials.

Question 55

How does ServiceNow know which HR Template to use on an HR Case?

  1. The HR Template is referenced on the HR Service record.
  2. The HR Template is referenced on the record producer form.
  3. Each COE has a specific HR Template.
  4. The HR Template is selected directly on the Catalog item.
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Correct answer: A. The HR Template is referenced on the HR Service record.

The HR Template is referenced directly on the HR Service record. This association determines which template will be used when an HR Case is created from that service. The HR Service acts as the configuration point where the appropriate template is selected, establishing the link between the service offering and the case processing template.

Why the other options are wrong

  • B. The record producer form does not contain HR Template references.
  • C. Templates are associated with services, not directly with COEs.
  • D. The catalog item does not store the HR Template reference; the HR Service does.

Question 56

Only users with which role, at a minimum, may view the confidential data on the HR Profiles table?

  1. Profile Writer [sn_hr_core.profile_writer]
  2. Profile Reader [sn_hr_core.profile_reader]
  3. HR Case Writer [sn_hr_le.case_writer]
  4. HR Case Reader [sn_hr_le.case_reader]
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Correct answer: B. Profile Reader [sn_hr_core.profile_reader]

The Profile Reader role is the minimum role required to view confidential data on the HR Profiles table. This read-only role grants access to view profile information without the ability to modify it. The Profile Writer role has additional permissions beyond what is minimally required, making it more than the minimum threshold for viewing confidential data.

Why the other options are wrong

  • A. Profile Writer includes write permissions, which exceeds the minimum requirement for viewing only.
  • C. HR Case Writer is designed for case management, not HR profile access.
  • D. HR Case Reader is designed for case management, not HR profile access.

Question 57

When using the Generate HR Profiles module to create HR Profiles, what field must be completed to ensure the employees are granted the appropriate Client Role?

  1. Employment type
  2. Profile type
  3. Employee type
  4. User type
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Correct answer: A. Employment type

Employment type is the field that must be completed in the Generate HR Profiles module to ensure employees are granted the appropriate Client Role. This field determines the classification of the employee and directly maps to the correct Client Role assignment.

Why the other options are wrong

  • B. Profile type relates to the structure of the profile itself, not Client Role assignment.
  • C. Employee type is not the standard field used for Client Role determination in HR Profiles.
  • D. User type is not a field in the Generate HR Profiles module that controls Client Role assignment.

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