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A role is recorded in which table?

The correct answer is D. Role[sys_user_role]. In ServiceNow, the definitions and properties of all roles, which are critical for controlling access to platform features, are centrally stored within the sys_user_role table.

Submitted by saadiq_pk· Apr 18, 2026Database Management and Platform Security

Question

A role is recorded in which table?

Options

  • ARole[sys_user]
  • BRole[sys_user_profile]
  • CRole[sys_user_record]
  • DRole[sys_user_role]

How the community answered

(48 responses)
  • A
    4% (2)
  • C
    2% (1)
  • D
    94% (45)

Why each option

In ServiceNow, the definitions and properties of all roles, which are critical for controlling access to platform features, are centrally stored within the `sys_user_role` table.

ARole[sys_user]

`sys_user` is the table for individual user records, not for role definitions.

BRole[sys_user_profile]

There is no standard ServiceNow table named `sys_user_profile` for storing role records.

CRole[sys_user_record]

There is no standard ServiceNow table named `sys_user_record` specifically for role definitions.

DRole[sys_user_role]Correct

The `sys_user_role` table is the dedicated and standard table in ServiceNow that stores all role definitions, outlining the permissions and capabilities associated with each role.

Concept tested: ServiceNow role table

Source: https://docs.servicenow.com/bundle/utah-platform-administration/page/administer/user-administration/reference/r_UsersAndGroupsTables.html

Topics

#User Administration#Roles#System Tables#Platform Security

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