CSA · Question #26
What is a characteristic of importing data into ServiceNow?
The correct answer is D. An existing Transform Map can be used multiple times on the same import set. A key characteristic of data import in ServiceNow is the reusability of Transform Maps, allowing them to be applied multiple times to the same import set.
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What is a characteristic of importing data into ServiceNow?
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- AAn existing Transform Map can be used one time on the same import set
- BCoalesce fields are used only after running Transform
- CAny user can manage and set up import sets
- DAn existing Transform Map can be used multiple times on the same import set
How the community answered
(31 responses)- A3% (1)
- C3% (1)
- D94% (29)
Why each option
A key characteristic of data import in ServiceNow is the reusability of Transform Maps, allowing them to be applied multiple times to the same import set.
An existing Transform Map can be used multiple times, making this statement incorrect.
Coalesce fields are processed *during* the transform process, specifically when identifying existing records for updates or new records for insertion.
Only users with appropriate roles (e.g., import_admin, admin) can manage and set up import sets, not 'any user'.
A Transform Map defines the field mappings between an import set table and a target table. It can be executed repeatedly on the same import set, for example, if initial transformations need adjustments or if the target table needs to be repopulated from the same source data.
Concept tested: ServiceNow Transform Map reusability
Source: https://docs.servicenow.com/bundle/utah-integrate-applications/page/administer/import-sets/concept/c_TransformMaps.html
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