CSA Question #18: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation

Question

What information does the System Dictionary contain?

Options

• AThe human-readable labels and language settings
• BThe definition for each table and column
• CThe information on how tables relate to each other
• DThe language dictionary used for spell checking

Explanation

The System Dictionary in ServiceNow contains the definitive metadata and definitions for every table and column in the instance's database.

Common mistakes.

• A. Human-readable labels and language settings are managed through sys_documentation and sys_choice tables or localization files, not solely the System Dictionary itself, although the dictionary underpins their structure.
• C. While the System Dictionary defines reference fields that establish relationships, a comprehensive 'information on how tables relate to each other' is often visualized through tools like the Schema Map, not directly contained as a single entry in the dictionary.
• D. The language dictionary for spell checking is a separate linguistic component, not the core function of the System Dictionary, which is database schema definition.

Concept tested. System Dictionary definition

Reference. https://docs.servicenow.com/bundle/utah-platform-administration/page/administer/table-administration/concept/c_SystemDictionary.html

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