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ServiceNow Certified Application Developer (CAD)

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Practice exam for ServiceNow CAD. Covers app dev fundamentals, UI/client-side, server-side, security/ACLs, and testing/deployment.

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Sample Questions — ServiceNow Certified Application Developer (CAD)

5 free sample questions from this practice exam. Correct answers are highlighted.

1. A developer is creating a scoped application in ServiceNow. What naming convention does the system automatically apply to prevent namespace conflicts?

A The application name is prefixed with the instance URL.
B Tables and fields are prefixed with x_vendor_app (where vendor_app is the scope name). ✓ Correct
C All objects are stored in the global scope regardless of application scope.
D The developer must manually prefix all objects with a unique identifier.

2. A developer needs to understand the relationships between tables in ServiceNow. Which system table records field definitions, data types, and field properties?

A sys_db_object
B sys_dictionary ✓ Correct
C sys_documentation
D sys_field_config

3. A developer is tasked with extending an existing table without modifying the original. Which approach aligns with ServiceNow best practices?

A Add all new fields directly to the parent table.
B Create a new table that extends the parent table using the 'Extends' property. ✓ Correct
C Create a separate table with a manual foreign key to the parent table.
D Copy the parent table structure and rename it with a suffix.

4. A developer is designing a new application and must choose between a global scope and a scoped application. Which is a key advantage of using a scoped application?

A Scoped applications run faster because they bypass ACL checks.
B Scoped applications provide namespace isolation and reduce naming conflicts with other applications. ✓ Correct
C Scoped applications automatically inherit all global customizations without additional configuration.
D Scoped applications require fewer database resources than global applications.

5. When creating a module in ServiceNow, a developer must specify which property to control the order in which modules appear in the navigation menu?

A Module Rank
B Order ✓ Correct
C Sort Index
D Display Sequence

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Questions 346
Time 1h 30min
Difficulty Medium
Passing Score 70.00%
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