CSA · Question #81
What import utility do you use when the field names on the import set match the name of the fields on the Target table?
The correct answer is B. Automatic Mapping. When field names in an import set align with target table field names, the Automatic Mapping utility is used to streamline the data import process.
Question
What import utility do you use when the field names on the import set match the name of the fields on the Target table?
Options
- ASchema Mapping
- BAutomatic Mapping
- CMapping Assist
- DMapping Dashboard
How the community answered
(43 responses)- A2% (1)
- B88% (38)
- C5% (2)
- D5% (2)
Why each option
When field names in an import set align with target table field names, the Automatic Mapping utility is used to streamline the data import process.
Schema Mapping is a broader concept involving defining the structure, not a specific utility for automatic matching based on name.
Automatic Mapping in ServiceNow's import process automatically matches source fields to target table fields if their names are identical. This feature significantly simplifies data imports when the data source is well-structured and aligns with the target table schema, requiring no manual intervention for field-to-field relationships.
Mapping Assist is a utility for manually creating field maps when automatic mapping is insufficient or requires adjustments.
Mapping Dashboard is not a standard utility for defining field relationships during an import; it sounds like a hypothetical reporting interface.
Concept tested: ServiceNow data import automatic mapping
Source: https://docs.servicenow.com/bundle/utah-platform-administration/page/administer/import-sets/task/t_ImportData.html
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