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What is the function of user impersonation?

The correct answer is A. Testing and visibility. User impersonation allows an administrator to temporarily assume the identity of another user, primarily for testing system functionality and verifying data visibility.

Submitted by valeria.br· Apr 18, 2026Database Management and Platform Security

Question

What is the function of user impersonation?

Options

  • ATesting and visibility
  • BActivate verbose logging
  • CView custom perspectives
  • DUnlock Application master list

How the community answered

(28 responses)
  • A
    89% (25)
  • C
    4% (1)
  • D
    7% (2)

Why each option

User impersonation allows an administrator to temporarily assume the identity of another user, primarily for testing system functionality and verifying data visibility.

ATesting and visibilityCorrect

Impersonating a user is primarily used for testing purposes, allowing an administrator to experience the system exactly as that user would, which helps in troubleshooting issues, verifying access controls, and understanding the user's view.

BActivate verbose logging

Activating verbose logging is a system administration function typically controlled by properties or log levels, not directly by user impersonation.

CView custom perspectives

'View custom perspectives' is not a standard ServiceNow term directly associated with the function of impersonation.

DUnlock Application master list

'Unlock Application master list' is not a recognized ServiceNow function or a purpose of user impersonation.

Concept tested: User Impersonation purpose

Source: https://docs.servicenow.com/bundle/utah-platform-user-interface/page/administer/navigation-and-ui/task/t_ImpersonateAUser.html

Topics

#User Impersonation#Administration#Testing#Visibility

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