Which type of ServiceNow script runs on the web browser?

The correct answer is C. Client script. Client scripts are designed to execute on the client-side, within the user's web browser, to enhance user experience by performing actions like form validation or dynamic UI changes.

Submitted by hans_de· Apr 18, 2026Introduction to Development

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AServer script
BDatabase script
CClient script
DLocal script

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Why each option

Client scripts are designed to execute on the client-side, within the user's web browser, to enhance user experience by performing actions like form validation or dynamic UI changes.

AServer script

Server scripts (e.g., Business Rules, Script Includes) execute on the ServiceNow server.

BDatabase script

'Database script' is not a standard ServiceNow script type; database operations are typically handled by server-side scripts.

CClient scriptCorrect

Client scripts execute on the user's web browser (client-side), allowing for real-time interactions with forms, UI policies, and other client-side operations without round-trips to the server.

DLocal script

'Local script' is not a recognized ServiceNow script type; Client script is the correct term for browser-side execution.

Concept tested: Client-side scripting

Source: https://docs.servicenow.com/bundle/utah-platform-administration/page/administer/field-administration/concept/c_ClientScripts.html

Topics

#Client Script#Script Execution#Development Fundamentals#Browser-side Scripting

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