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Question 1
Which of the following data elements are key to an effective Software Asset Management practice within ServiceNow? (Choose four.)
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Correct answer: A, B, C, E. Software allocations; Software models; Foundation data; Software entitlements
Software allocations, software models, foundation data, and software entitlements are the four critical data elements that form the foundation of an effective Software Asset Management practice. These elements work together to track what software is owned, how it is distributed, what rights exist, and the baseline inventory against which compliance is measured. Software models define the software itself, foundation data provides the organizational structure and device information, allocations show how software is assigned, and entitlements define the usage rights. Software contracts, while important for procurement, are not considered a core data element in the SAM framework itself.
Why the other options are wrong
- D. Software contracts support SAM but are not classified as a key data element in the SAM practice framework.
Question 2
Within Software Asset Management there are many key terms to understand, what is the best definition for Normalization?
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Correct answer: C. The process of standardizing discovered software installation to defined norms
Normalization is the process of standardizing discovered software installations to defined norms or baselines. This involves taking raw discovery data and transforming it into consistent, standardized records that match organizational standards. It ensures that software identified through various discovery methods is classified and represented uniformly within the system.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. This describes allocations or entitlements, not normalization.
- B. Classification is related but is not the specific definition of normalization.
- D. This describes compliance reporting or benchmarking, not normalization itself.
- E. This describes license details or entitlements, not the normalization process.
Question 3
Which discovery sources are recommended by ServiceNow to populate ServiceNow software installation table? (Choose two.)
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Correct answer: C, D. Microsoft SCCM; ServiceNow Discovery
ServiceNow Discovery and Microsoft SCCM are the two recommended discovery sources for populating the software installation table in ServiceNow SAM. ServiceNow Discovery is the native ServiceNow discovery tool that automatically identifies installed software, and Microsoft SCCM is a widely-used third-party tool that integrates well with ServiceNow for software discovery. These sources provide reliable, automated inventory data about software installations across the environment.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. Service Mapping is used for dependency mapping, not primary software discovery.
- B. HP UCMDB is not listed as a recommended discovery source by ServiceNow for SAM.
- E. Orchestration is used for automation workflows, not for discovering software installations.
Question 4
Creation of a template can help facilitate future data imports and be reused to import and transform data.
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Correct answer: A. True
Creating templates for data imports is a best practice that facilitates future data imports and can be reused multiple times. Templates standardize the data transformation and mapping process, reducing errors and improving efficiency when importing similar data sets repeatedly. This is true for SAM data imports as well as other ServiceNow import operations.
Why the other options are wrong
- B. Templates are a valuable feature and can indeed be reused for future imports.
Question 5
Client access is the right to use for a specific amount of time.
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Correct answer: B. False
Client access licenses do not define the right to use for a specific amount of time. Instead, a Client Access License (CAL) typically grants the right to access or use a software product from a client device or by a client user, usually on a perpetual basis unless otherwise specified in the license agreement. The definition provided in the statement incorrectly confuses CALs with time-based or subscription licenses.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. Client access licenses are not specifically defined by a time duration.
Question 6
Coalesce can only use a single field to uniquely identify a record.
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Correct answer: B. False
Coalesce can use multiple fields to uniquely identify a record, not just a single field. The coalesce functionality in ServiceNow allows you to combine multiple field values to create a composite unique identifier, which provides greater flexibility and accuracy when matching records during data import and reconciliation processes.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. Coalesce supports multiple fields for matching, providing more robust record identification.
Question 7
When receiving an order, which data point is mandatory?
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Correct answer: C. Asset Tag
Asset Tag is the mandatory data point when receiving an order in ServiceNow. The asset tag uniquely identifies the physical asset being received and is essential for tracking and managing that asset throughout its lifecycle. Without an asset tag, the system cannot properly identify and record the received asset.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. Assigned To is not mandatory at the point of order receipt.
- B. Cost is not a mandatory field when receiving an order.
- D. Serial Number is important but not the mandatory field required for order receipt.
Question 8
How are the Software Asset Management Professional Plugins activated?
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Correct answer: D. They are requested from and activated by ServiceNow support
The Software Asset Management Professional Plugins are requested from and activated by ServiceNow support. These are specialized plugins that extend the base SAM functionality and require official ServiceNow support to properly request, license, and activate them in the ServiceNow instance. This ensures proper configuration and support for the advanced SAM capabilities.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. Admin users cannot independently activate professional plugins without ServiceNow support.
- B. The sam_developer user does not have authority to activate professional plugins.
- C. The sam_admin user has administrative rights within SAM but cannot activate professional plugins without ServiceNow support.
- E. Professional SAM plugins are not activated by default; they must be requested and activated by ServiceNow support.
Question 9
Which of the following are true of plugins? (Choose two.)
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Correct answer: B, E. Plugins can be activated by default in the base ServiceNow system; Plugins are software components that provide specific features and functionalities.
Plugins are software components that provide specific features and functionality, and many of them are activated by default in the base system. Most plugins cannot be deactivated once they are active, and many depend on other plugins.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. Most plugins cannot be disabled or deactivated once they have been activated.
- C. The functionality of an active plugin can be hidden, for example by deactivating its modules or restricting them with roles.
- D. Many plugins depend on other plugins, which are activated automatically as prerequisites.
Question 10
When receiving software related to a purchase order in ServiceNow, which data point is mandatory?
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Correct answer: E. Asset Tag
When receiving software related to a purchase order in ServiceNow, the Asset Tag is the mandatory data point that must be recorded. The Asset Tag uniquely identifies the software asset in the system and is essential for tracking and inventory management. Serial Number, Assigned To, Cost, and License Key are all optional fields that may or may not be populated depending on the specific purchase and organizational requirements.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. Serial Number is optional information that may not always be available or required.
- B. Assigned To is optional and is typically assigned after the software asset is received.
- C. Cost is optional and may not be captured at the point of software receipt.
- D. License Key is optional and may be provided separately from the purchase order.
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Question 11
A(n) ______________ is required for a user or device to consume software rights.
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Correct answer: C. Entitlement
An Entitlement is required for a user or device to consume software rights. The entitlement establishes the authorization for a user or device to use licensed software, defining the scope and terms of that usage.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. A License is the contractual agreement, but the entitlement is what grants the right to consume.
- B. An Allocation reserves licenses for specific groups but does not directly enable consumption.
- D. Workflow is an automation tool, not a requirement for software rights consumption.
Question 12
Which related list is NOT available from the software model on the License Workbench?
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Correct answer: B. Unlicensed Software Products
The License Workbench software model provides access to related lists including Unlicensed Subscriptions, Removal Candidates, Remediation Options, and License Metric Results. Unlicensed Software Products is not a standard related list available from the software model view, making it the correct answer for what is NOT available.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. Unlicensed Subscriptions is a standard related list available on the software model.
- C. Removal Candidates is a standard related list available on the software model.
- D. Remediation Options is a standard related list available on the software model.
- E. License Metric Results is a standard related list available on the software model.
Question 13
Which of the following are NOT tabs available on the License Workbench? (Choose three.)
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Correct answer: A, D, E. Publisher License Metrics; Publisher Software Models; Publisher Compliance
The License Workbench includes tabs for All Publishers, Publishers Out of Compliance, and Publisher Software Models. The tabs Publisher License Metrics, Publisher Compliance, and Pinned Publishers are not standard tabs available on the License Workbench interface.
Why the other options are wrong
- B. All Publishers is a standard available tab on the License Workbench.
- C. Publishers Out of Compliance is a standard available tab on the License Workbench.
- F. Publisher Software Models is a standard available tab on the License Workbench.
Question 14
Which of the following allocation types are available on an entitlement record in the ServiceNow baseline configuration? (Choose two.)
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Correct answer: A, E. Device allocations; User allocations
In the ServiceNow baseline configuration for Software Asset Management, entitlement records support Device allocations and User allocations. These represent the two primary allocation types that allow you to assign entitlements to specific devices or individual users within your organization.
Why the other options are wrong
- B. Country allocations are not a standard allocation type in baseline entitlement records.
- C. Company allocations are not a standard allocation type in baseline entitlement records.
- D. Department allocations are not a standard allocation type in baseline entitlement records.
Question 15
By default, which ServiceNow role can view reconciliation results?
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Correct answer: B. sam_user
The sam_user role by default can view reconciliation results. This role provides standard access to view reconciliation outcomes and compliance data within the SAM module.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. sam_reconcile_user is a role for users who need to work with reconciliation processes more extensively.
- C. sam_viewer is not a standard default role for viewing reconciliation results.
- D. sam_cmdb_user is a CMDB-specific role not primarily associated with reconciliation viewing.
Question 16
How often is the scheduled job for the normalization process run?
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Correct answer: A. Nightly
The scheduled normalization job runs nightly. This regular daily schedule ensures that newly discovered software and existing discovery models are consistently processed through the normalization workflow to maintain data currency and accuracy.
Why the other options are wrong
- B. Weekly frequency is insufficient for timely normalization of discovery data.
- C. Normalization is not triggered only when Discovery runs; it operates on a fixed schedule.
- D. This describes a mixed schedule that is not the actual normalization job frequency.
- E. This describes a different schedule pattern than the actual nightly normalization execution.
Question 17
What table is populated with the content library data that is pulled from the content service?
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Correct answer: A. samp_sw_package
The samp_sw_package table is populated with content library data pulled from the Content Service. This table stores the software package information that is synchronized from the ServiceNow Content Service for use in software asset management processes.
Why the other options are wrong
- B. The cmdb_sw_product_model table stores product model information but is not the primary table for Content Service data.
- C. While the name suggests it stores content library data, sam_content_library is not the table used for this purpose.
- D. The cmdb_ci_spkg table stores software package configuration items but does not receive direct population from the Content Service.
Question 18
If a customer does not like the way reconciliation runs or calculates compliance, it is okay to modify the scripts includes, business rules and other logic to accommodate the business requirement.
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Correct answer: B. False
It is not acceptable to modify the scripts, includes, business rules, and other logic within reconciliation processes to accommodate custom business requirements. The reconciliation engine is designed to operate using standardized logic; modifications would compromise the integrity of compliance calculations and audit validity.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. This is false; modifications to reconciliation logic should not be performed.
Question 19
In defining a Custom License Metric, in the Reconciliation Order field, the ___________ ‘metric rank priority’ number takes precedence.
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Correct answer: A. Lower
In the Reconciliation Order field for Custom License Metrics, the lower 'metric rank priority' number takes precedence. This means that a metric with rank priority 1 will be processed before a metric with rank priority 2, allowing you to control the order in which metrics are evaluated during reconciliation.
Why the other options are wrong
- B. Impact is not a field that determines reconciliation order precedence.
- C. Higher numbers would give less priority, not more, contradicting the precedence concept.
- D. WBS (Work Breakdown Structure) is not related to metric rank priority ordering.
Question 20
In the ServiceNow base platform, which roles have the ability to refresh processor definitions?
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Correct answer: C. sam_admin / sys_admin
The sam_admin and sys_admin roles have the ability to refresh processor definitions in the ServiceNow base platform. These roles possess the necessary administrative privileges to manage and update the configuration of software license metric processors.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. The sam_user role does not have permissions to refresh processor definitions.
- B. The sam_user role lacks the required privileges for processor definition management.
- D. The asset_admin role does not have permissions for SAM-specific processor definition operations.
Question 21
By default, when is a product result generated for a licensable product after reconciliation?
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Correct answer: A. Always, even if there are no software models defined for the product
By default, a product result is generated for a licensable product after reconciliation always, regardless of whether software models are defined for the product. This ensures comprehensive reporting on all licensable products in the system.
Why the other options are wrong
- B. Product results are generated during reconciliation, not never.
- C. Results are generated even without software entitlements defined.
- D. Results are generated even without software models defined.
- E. Cost identification on entitlements is not required for product result generation.
Question 22
Mechanism for mapping data from the import set table to the permanent table in ServiceNow is called:
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Correct answer: B. Transform Map
A Transform Map is the mechanism used in ServiceNow to map data from import set tables to permanent tables in the system. Transform Maps define the field-level mappings and transformation logic that converts data from the staging area into the target tables. Mapping Assist, Reconciliation Map, and Discovery Map are not the correct terms for this specific functionality.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. Mapping Assist is not the standard term for the data mapping mechanism in ServiceNow.
- C. Reconciliation Map is not the correct mechanism for mapping import set data to permanent tables.
- D. Discovery Map is unrelated to the import set mapping process.
Question 23
When reconciliation is run, what information does the license metric results display?
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Correct answer: C. Results for each license metric associated to the software model
When reconciliation is run, the license metric results display results for each license metric associated to the software model. This tier of results shows how each individual metric performed during reconciliation, allowing detailed analysis of metric-specific compliance.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. License metric results focus on metrics, not all models and installations.
- B. License metric results are organized by software model, not by publisher.
- D. The phrasing is similar to C but 'related to' is less precise than 'associated to' in describing the actual results displayed.
Question 24
ServiceNow Performance Analytics identifies a trend that use of a certain software package has reduced over time. This is a potential indicator of what?
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Correct answer: C. Your company is over-licensed for the product.
When Performance Analytics identifies that software usage has reduced over time, this indicates the company is over-licensed for that product. Declining usage means the organization has more licenses than it is actually consuming, suggesting an opportunity to optimize licensing agreements.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. Reduced usage indicates the opposite: the company has sufficient or excess licenses.
- B. Declining usage does not necessitate renegotiating for better pricing; it indicates optimization opportunities.
- D. While retiring unused entitlements may be part of the response, the primary indicator is over-licensing.
Question 25
As part of the software normalization process, software discovery models are normalized via which mechanisms? (Choose two.)
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Correct answer: B, C. Scheduled job; Business rule
Discovery models are normalized through scheduled jobs that run on a defined schedule and business rules that define the normalization logic and conditions. These two mechanisms work together to automatically normalize software discovery data against standardized software models.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. Fix scripts address specific data issues but are not primary normalization mechanisms.
- D. Integrations handle data exchange but are not the mechanism for normalizing discovered software.
- E. Workflows are general automation tools but not the specific mechanisms for software model normalization.
Question 26
What are the four tiers of software reconciliation results? (Choose four.)
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Correct answer: A, B, E, F. Software License Metric; Software Product; Software Publisher; Software Model
The four tiers of software reconciliation results are Software License Metric, Software Product, Software Entitlement, and Software Publisher. These tiers organize reconciliation results hierarchically, allowing users to view compliance and usage data at different levels of granularity from detailed metrics up to publisher-level summaries.
Why the other options are wrong
- C. Software Allocation is not one of the four standard tiers of reconciliation results.
- D. Software Model is a configuration element, not a tier of reconciliation results.
Question 27
When creating a reportable bar graph view of License Metrics, you can use which of the following options to refine how you view license metric data?
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Correct answer: B. ‘Group by’ and ‘Stacked by’
When creating reportable bar graph views of license metrics, you can use both 'Group by' and 'Stacked by' options to refine how license metric data is displayed. These two options work together to provide flexible visualization and organization of metric data.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. The correct answer requires using both options, not just listing them as alternatives.
- C. Only 'Stacked by' is insufficient; both options are available and usable.
- D. Only 'Group by' is insufficient; both options are available and usable.
Question 28
You have a contract that is getting ready to expire. What options do you have for handling this contract and remaining compliant? (Choose three.)
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Correct answer: B, C, F. Extend; Cancel; Renew
When a contract is nearing expiration, three compliant options are available: Extend (B) to prolong the current agreement terms, Cancel (C) to terminate the contract if it is no longer needed, and Renew (F) to establish a new contract with updated terms once the current one expires. These actions maintain compliance by ensuring continuous coverage or proper documentation of contract cessation.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. Reject is not a valid contract status transition for an expiring contract.
- D. Activate is used when creating new contracts, not for managing expiring ones.
- E. Delete removes records from the system rather than properly managing contract lifecycle.
Question 29
You can view IBM, Microsoft, Oracle and VMware license metrics as part of ServiceNow standard baseline configuration features.
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Correct answer: B. False
ServiceNow's standard baseline configuration does not include license metrics for IBM, Microsoft, Oracle, and VMware out of the box. These license metrics require additional configuration and specialized modules to implement, not standard baseline features.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. These publisher-specific license metrics are not part of ServiceNow's standard baseline configuration features.
Question 30
When specified during an entitlement import, which of the following is matched to data in the Content Service Library and used to create a software model automatically?
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Correct answer: C. Publisher Part Number (PPN)
Publisher Part Number (PPN) is the identifier matched against the Content Service Library during entitlement import to automatically create software models. This unique identifier links entitlement records to standardized software definitions in the library.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. Purchase Order numbers are administrative references, not matched to Content Service Library data for model creation.
- B. Software models are the output created, not the input used for matching during import.
- D. Asset tags identify devices, not software, and are not used to match against the Content Service Library.
Question 31
The definition for _________________ in the Reconciliation Product result is: “Estimated cost of remediating non-compliance based on the least number of rights needed.”
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Correct answer: B. True-up cost
True-up cost in reconciliation results represents the estimated cost of remediating non-compliance based on the least number of rights needed. This metric helps organizations understand the financial impact of bringing their licensing into compliance.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. Reconciliation cost is a generic term, not the specific definition for compliance remediation cost.
- C. True-down cost is not a standard reconciliation metric; remediation focuses on acquiring additional rights.
- D. Over-licensed cost refers to costs from excess licenses, not remediation costs.
Question 32
Which of the following license metrics require allocations in order to maintain compliance? (Choose two.)
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Correct answer: C, D. Per Named Device; Per Named User
Per Named Device and Per Named User license metrics require allocations to maintain compliance. These user and device-centric metrics must have licenses explicitly allocated to specific named users or devices to track and enforce compliance. Per Core and Per Core (with CAL) are infrastructure-based metrics that do not require individual allocations.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. Per Core is infrastructure-based and does not require allocations for compliance.
- B. Per User is not a specific named metric type requiring allocations in the same manner.
- E. Per Core (with CAL) uses CAL licensing but does not require per-instance allocations.
- F. Per Application Instance is counted rather than allocated.
- G. Named User Plus is a licensing model designation that does not inherently require allocations.
Question 33
When a Software Installation record is created, ServiceNow attempts to match the installation to a:
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Correct answer: C. Software Discovery Model
When a Software Installation record is created, ServiceNow automatically attempts to match the installation to a Software Discovery Model. This matching process associates the discovered software installation with the appropriate model definition for accurate tracking and SAM management.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. Software Entitlements are matched later in the reconciliation and allocation process, not at installation record creation.
- B. Software Model is a different concept; the system matches to Discovery Models specifically.
- D. Application Model is not the target of software installation matching in the SAM process.
Question 34
Which of the following describes Practical Management within the capability blueprint?
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Correct answer: A. Improve management controls and drive immediate benefits.
Practical Management within the capability blueprint focuses on improving management controls and driving immediate benefits. This stage emphasizes implementing operational improvements and leveraging existing capabilities to achieve tangible results in software asset management practices.
Why the other options are wrong
- B. This describes the Discovery phase of the capability blueprint, focused on inventory understanding.
- C. This describes the Integration phase, which emphasizes efficiency through cross-functional connections.
- D. This describes the Optimization phase, which targets best-in-class performance levels.
Question 35
If your organization is currently running Discovery, but has not yet installed the SAM Professional application, what must you do after installing SAM in order to make your discovered software installation information available to SAM?
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Correct answer: B. Run the “Migrate software installations” script to copy records from the [cmdb_ci_spkg] table to the [cmdb_sam_sw_install] table
After installing SAM Professional, the 'Migrate software installations' script must be executed to copy software installation records from the cmdb_ci_spkg table (where Discovery stores them) into the cmdb_sam_sw_install table (where SAM expects them), making the discovered software information available to SAM for management.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. Manual conversion is not the correct process; ServiceNow provides an automated script for this task.
- C. The 'Discover software installations' script is not the correct tool; the migration script is specifically designed for this post-installation task.
- D. Manual export and import via XML is not the supported method; ServiceNow provides automated tooling for this migration.
Question 36
What product must you procure a separate license for in order to utilize Workflow and Client Software Distribution (CSD) to automatically install software on devices.
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Correct answer: C. Orchestration
Orchestration is the separate product that must be licensed to utilize Workflow and Client Software Distribution (CSD) for automated software installation on devices. This product enables the automation capabilities required for CSD functionality.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. ITSM is a foundational product but does not specifically provide the licensing for Workflow and CSD automation.
- B. Asset Management tracks software assets but is not the product required for Workflow and CSD automation.
- D. Discovery identifies assets in the environment but does not provide licensing for Workflow and CSD capabilities.
- E. Deployment Management is not the correct product name or licensing requirement for this functionality.
Question 37
If a user requests three items from the software catalog at the same time, how many individual requests are created?
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Correct answer: B. 1
When a user requests three items from the software catalog simultaneously, only 1 request record is created. The system consolidates multiple catalog item selections into a single unified request, which is then processed as one transaction with all requested items included.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. Task records are created for workflow steps, not as the primary record for catalog selections.
- C. Three separate requests would duplicate effort and violate efficient request handling.
- D. Grouping by publisher would fragment related requests from the same user.
- E. Grouping by product type would unnecessarily separate items a user selected together.
Question 38
Which of the following features are available from the main publisher results screen of the License Workbench? (Choose three.)
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Correct answer: A, C, E. All Publishers; Pinned Publishers; Publishers Out of Compliance
The main publisher results screen of the License Workbench includes All Publishers, Pinned Publishers, and Publishers Out of Compliance. These features allow you to view all publishers, quickly access frequently used publishers through pinning, and focus on publishers with compliance issues.
Why the other options are wrong
- B. Publisher Compliance is not a distinct feature available from the main publisher results screen.
- D. Publisher License Metrics is not a feature on the main publisher results screen; metrics are viewed at deeper levels.
- F. Publisher Software Models is not a primary feature of the main publisher results screen.
Question 39
Which of the following are available publisher packs? (Choose four.)
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Correct answer: A, C, E, F. SAP; Citrix; Oracle; IBM
SAP, Citrix, Oracle, and IBM are available publisher packs in ServiceNow Software Asset Management. These vendors provide structured data that can be automatically reconciled against discovered installations and entitlements to improve licensing compliance tracking.
Why the other options are wrong
- B. OpenVMS is not offered as a publisher pack in the ServiceNow SAM platform.
- D. NetSuite is not included among the available publisher packs for SAM.
Question 40
Which of the following remediation options can be performed on an individual user or device basis? (Choose three.)
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Correct answer: A, C, D. Remove Unallocated Installs; Create Allocations; Remove Allocations
The remediation options that can be performed on an individual user or device basis are: Remove Unallocated Installs (address specific device installations), Create Allocations (assign entitlements to specific users/devices), and Remove Allocations (unassign entitlements from specific users/devices). These allow granular, targeted remediation at the individual level.
Why the other options are wrong
- B. Removing unlicensed installs typically requires broader licensing decisions and cannot be targeted to individual users or devices.
- E. Purchasing rights is an organization-wide procurement decision that cannot be performed on an individual basis.
Question 41
Any product that accurately discovers software installations on computers in an environment can be used as the source for a Software Installation data.
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Correct answer: A. True
True. ServiceNow SAM can accept software installation data from any product that can accurately discover and report software installations on computers within an environment. This flexibility allows organizations to integrate various discovery tools and sources into their SAM implementation.
Why the other options are wrong
- B. Restricting sources would limit an organization's ability to integrate multiple discovery tools and existing software inventory systems.
Question 42
What is the name of the Scheduled job that runs daily for normalization?
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Correct answer: D. Discovery Model Normalization
The scheduled job named 'Discovery Model Normalization' is the daily process that runs to normalize software discovery models. This is the official name of the automation task that applies normalization business rules and matches discovery data to software models.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. This is not the correct name of the scheduled normalization job.
- B. This name does not correspond to the actual scheduled normalization job.
- C. Software Model Cleanup is a different maintenance job, not the primary normalization job.
Question 43
What is the purpose of the Metric Group on the Software Entitlement record?
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Correct answer: A. To select the group of license metrics to be used on the entitlement
The Metric Group field on the Software Entitlement record is used to select which group of license metrics will be applied to that entitlement. This determines which metrics are available and applicable for tracking consumption of that specific entitlement.
Why the other options are wrong
- B. Metric Group does not filter views by software category; it selects applicable metrics.
- C. Metric Group selects metrics themselves, not just attributes of entitlements.
- D. Metric Group is not used to select license key attributes.
Question 44
What is the definition of Partially Normalized?
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Correct answer: C. A discovery model was normalized based on publisher and product fields only.
Partially Normalized means a discovery model has been normalized based on publisher and product fields only, lacking the version field data required for full normalization. This status indicates incomplete normalization that may be completed once additional matching data is available.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. Publisher field alone is insufficient to be considered even partially normalized.
- B. This describes a model in progress through the normalization process, not the definition of the 'Partially Normalized' status.
- D. Including publisher, product, and version fields results in a fully normalized state, not partially normalized.
Question 45
Which license metric would be used for software that is only allowed to be installed on one computer per license right?
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Correct answer: B. Per Named Device
Per Named Device is the appropriate license metric for software restricted to installation on a single specific computer per license right. This metric tracks which individual device holds the license, ensuring compliance with one-device-per-license restrictions.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. Per Processor is used for server software licensed by processor count, not device-specific restrictions.
- C. Per Named User is based on user identity, not tied to a single device.
- D. Per Core is used for licensing based on processor cores, not individual device restrictions.
Question 46
Software Asset Lifecycle has __________ components.
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Correct answer: A. 8
The Software Asset Lifecycle consists of 8 distinct components that represent the complete journey of software from acquisition through retirement. These phases include planning, procurement, deployment, utilization, maintenance, optimization, retirement, and transition stages that collectively define how software assets are managed throughout their operational life.
Why the other options are wrong
- B. Six components is insufficient to capture the complete software asset lifecycle management process.
- C. Seven components omits a necessary phase in the complete software lifecycle model.
- D. Five components fails to represent the full complexity and scope of software asset management.
Question 47
By default, which user role must verify the successful activation of plugins by ServiceNow support?
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Correct answer: D. sys_admin
By default, the sys_admin user role must verify the successful activation of plugins by ServiceNow support. This role has the highest level of system access required to confirm plugin deployment and functionality within the ServiceNow instance.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. The sam_user role has limited permissions and cannot verify plugin activation.
- B. The asset_admin role manages asset data but does not have plugin verification responsibilities.
- C. The sam_admin role focuses on SAM configuration but plugin verification defaults to sys_admin.
Question 48
Which feature provides detailed, actionable information for software reconciliation?
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Correct answer: A. License Workbench
The License Workbench provides detailed, actionable information for software reconciliation. It serves as the primary interface for reviewing reconciliation results, drilling down into specific products and metrics, and taking actions based on the reconciliation findings.
Why the other options are wrong
- B. The License Position Report displays overall position but is not designed for detailed actionable information.
- C. The Normalization and Content Service dashboard handles data normalization, not reconciliation insights.
- D. Normalization Suggestions relate to data standardization, not reconciliation analysis.
- E. Historical Results show past data but do not provide current actionable reconciliation details.
Question 49
Which stage of the software asset lifecycle includes all of the following steps? Discovering software in the environment Normalizing installed software to standards Reconciling entitlements to discovered software Remediating detected variances
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Correct answer: B. Manage
The Manage stage encompasses all four steps listed: discovering software in the environment through asset discovery tools, normalizing discovered software to organizational standards, reconciling entitlements against discovered installations, and remediating any detected variances between actual and entitled usage. This represents the core operational management phase of the software asset lifecycle where compliance is actively maintained.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. Sunset is the decommissioning stage, occurring at the end of a software's lifecycle.
- C. Support provides operational assistance but does not include discovery and normalization steps.
- D. Source focuses on procurement and vendor management, not post-deployment management.
- E. Plan occurs before deployment and does not include discovering installed software.
Question 50
Software usage data can be imported utilizing:
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Correct answer: C. System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM)
System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM) is a primary method for importing software usage data into ServiceNow. While manual entry and third-party sources can supplement data collection, SCCM is the dedicated enterprise tool designed for automated discovery and import of software usage information across an organization's IT infrastructure.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. Transform Maps are used for data transformation and field mapping during import processes, not as a primary source for software usage data collection.
- B. Third-party sources can contribute data but are not the standard or primary method for importing software usage data.
- D. Manual entry is impractical for software usage data collection at enterprise scale and is not the intended method.
Question 51
When populating software usage records automatically via Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM), which plugins are required? (Choose two.)
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Correct answer: B, C. Microsoft SCCM Software Usage plugin; Microsoft SCCM Integration plugin
The Microsoft SCCM Software Usage plugin and Microsoft SCCM Integration plugin are required to populate software usage records automatically via Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager. These plugins establish the connection and data transfer mechanism between SCCM and the ServiceNow SAM module.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. The Microsoft Publisher Pack plugin is used for reconciliation against Microsoft entitlements, not for SCCM data population.
- D. Performance Analytics Premium is an optional analytics tool, not required for SCCM usage data import.
- E. The Orchestration-Client Software Distribution plugin is not part of the SCCM usage data import process.
Question 52
The Per Named Device license metric licenses which of the following?
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Correct answer: E. A specific device for a number of installations of software
The Per Named Device license metric licenses a specific device for a number of installations of software. This metric ties software rights directly to an identified device, allowing that particular device to install multiple applications under the license.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. This describes a per-user metric, not per-device licensing.
- B. This is incomplete; the correct answer specifies 'specific device' rather than just 'a device.'
- C. This describes per-named-user licensing, not per-device.
- D. This describes core-based licensing for servers, not device-based licensing.
Question 53
License metrics can be defined for which of the following? (Choose four.)
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Correct answer: B, C, D, G. Users; Cores; Devices; Processors
License metrics can be defined for Users, Devices, Cores, and Processors. These represent the key licensing dimensions tracked in ServiceNow's license management framework. Publishers are not a unit for which metrics are defined, Metric Types is a classification rather than a scope, and Operating Systems are not a primary metric dimension.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. Publishers are entities that own software but not a dimension for defining metrics themselves.
- E. Metric Types is a classification of metrics rather than a scope for defining them.
- F. Operating Systems are not a standard dimension for license metric definition.
Question 54
When importing entitlements, a record generates the error, “Publisher Part Number not found”. However, the record is for an expired entitlement that is no longer needed. Which is the best UI action to select?
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Correct answer: B. Delete
When importing an expired entitlement record that generates a 'Publisher Part Number not found' error, the best action is Delete. Since the entitlement is no longer needed and expired, deleting it removes the problematic record from the import process rather than attempting to create missing components or rejecting it, which would leave it in an unresolved state.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. Creating an entitlement would not resolve the expired status or missing part number issue.
- C. Creating a part number would be unnecessary for an expired entitlement that is no longer needed.
- D. Rejecting the record leaves it in an unresolved state; deletion is more appropriate for unwanted expired records.
Question 55
Which statements are true in regards to ServiceNow’s Client Software Distribution (CSD) functionality? (Choose two.)
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Correct answer: A, C. Removes software daily utilizing a scheduled job; The first stage in the CSD process flow is configuration.
ServiceNow's Client Software Distribution (CSD) functionality can remove software daily using scheduled jobs, making option A correct. The first stage in the CSD process flow is configuration, where administrators set up the distribution policies and rules before any actual distribution occurs, making option C correct. Option B is incorrect because ServiceNow does have Client Software Distribution functionality. Option D is incomplete because CSD cannot automatically reclaim software without appropriate licensing compliance controls in place.
Why the other options are wrong
- B. ServiceNow does provide Client Software Distribution functionality for managing software deployment.
- D. CSD cannot reclaim software without a license without additional orchestration and compliance safeguards.
Question 56
The license metric attributes related list contains metric values set in software entitlements, and is used for reconciliation (metric group, license metric, and software model combination).
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Correct answer: A. True
The license metric attributes related list contains metric values set in software entitlements and is used for reconciliation purposes. This related list brings together the metric group, license metric, and software model combination to facilitate proper reconciliation of license usage against entitlements.
Why the other options are wrong
- B. The statement is factually accurate regarding the purpose and content of the license metric attributes related list.
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