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ServiceNow CIS-Discovery Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | ServiceNow |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | Certified Implementation Specialist - Discovery (CIS-DISCO) Mainline Exam |
| Exam Number: | CIS-DISCO |
| Passing Score: | 70% |
| Exam Format: | Multiple Choice (single answer), Multiple Select (select all that apply) |
| Exam Price: | $250 USD |
| Related Certifications: | Certified Implementation Specialist - ITOM Certified Implementation Specialist - Data Foundations (CMDB and CSDM) Certified Implementation Specialist - Service Mapping |
| Real Exam Qty: | 45 |
| Certificate Validity Period: | 3 years |
| Exam Duration: | 90 minutes |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Recommended Training: | ServiceNow Discovery Implementation Training Discovery Fundamentals |
| Exam Registration: | Pearson VUE Registration ServiceNow Certification Registration |
| Sample Questions: | ![]() |
| Exam Way: | Online proctored (OnVUE) or onsite at Pearson VUE test centers |
| Pre Condition: | Must hold Certified Implementation Specialist - Data Foundations (CMDB and CSDM) certification; recommended 6+ months experience with ServiceNow ITOM and Discovery implementations |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://learning.servicenow.com/lxp/en/credentials/certified-implementation-specialist-discovery-mainline-exam?id=kb_article_view&sys_kb_id=628885ac470f3e5c19dfe23c326d4303 |
ServiceNow CIS-Discovery Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Configuration Management Database (CMDB) | 15% | - Identification and Reconciliation
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| Discovery Configuration | 35% | - Troubleshooting
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| Discovery Engagement Readiness | 15% | - Operational readiness
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| Discovery Pattern Design | 35% | - Pattern Designer
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Questions & Answers: The CIS-Discovery Exam
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The official ServiceNow Certified Implementation Specialist - Discovery outline comprises 4 domains. The three largest are Configuration Management Database (CMDB) (15%), Discovery Pattern Design (35%), and Discovery Configuration (35%). The full list appears in the topics section above, and the 127 practice questions at GetValidTest cover all of them.
The CIS-Discovery exam is a ServiceNow certification exam built around the ServiceNow Certified Implementation Specialist - Discovery syllabus shown above. It feeds into these credential paths: Certified Implementation Specialist - Data Foundations (CMDB and CSDM), Certified Implementation Specialist - Service Mapping, Certified Implementation Specialist - ITOM. Precisely because the exam is demanding, passing it earns real attention from employers in 2026. GetValidTest prepares you with 127 practice questions in PDF, Desktop Test Engine, and Online Test Engine formats.
Must hold Certified Implementation Specialist - Data Foundations (CMDB and CSDM) certification; recommended 6+ months experience with ServiceNow ITOM and Discovery implementations Requirements can change, so verify the latest on the official ServiceNow exam page before scheduling.
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ServiceNow Certified Implementation Specialist - Discovery Sample Questions:
What would you see in the Discovery pattern log that you would not see in the ECC Queue?
- A. Success or failure of the individual pattern steps
- B. Payload of CI attributes and relationships
- C. Relationships created
- D. Shazzam probe payload
Correct Answer: A 🗳️
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Which of the following choices explain differences between Service Mapping and Discovery?
- A. Discovery requires agent installation to find hardware devices; Service Mapping requires agents for software.
- B. Discovery utilizes IP address ranges for initial discovery; Service Mapping uses entry points.
- C. Discovery addresses inventory-related use cases, while Service Mapping allows for the creation of accurate maps of application service topologies.
- D. Discovery finds applications and devices on your network; Service Mapping monitors those devices.
Correct Answer: B,C 🗳️
If the WMI service is not running on a host, it will prevent the discovery of which devices?
- A. Unix
- B. Storage
- C. Windows
- D. Network
Correct Answer: C 🗳️
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Which of the following executes the osquery commands on agents to gather attribute details from a CI?
- A. Policies
- B. ACC for Discovery
- C. Agent Collector
- D. Check Definitions
- E. Agent listener
Correct Answer: C 🗳️
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What role is needed by the MID Server's user account to interact with a ServiceNow instance?
- A. mid_discovery
- B. discovery_admin
- C. mid_server
- D. sm_mid
Correct Answer: C 🗳️
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