ServiceNow Updated CAD Exam Questions and Answers by rumaysa

Scheduled Script Executions (formerly known as Scheduled Jobs) are used to run server-side logic at specific intervals, such as querying or updating records automatically. Option B describes a valid server-side scheduled use case.

From ServiceNow Docs (https://developer.servicenow.com/ ):

“Scheduled Script Executions allow you to define JavaScript logic that runs on a schedule to automate tasks such as checking data integrity, generating reports, or reassigning records.”

Client-side logic like in options A, C, and D must use Client Scripts or UI Policies, not Scheduled Jobs.

ServiceNow is optimized for building applications that manage structured data in tables and provide consistent user experiences through lists and forms. A core reason to develop on the platform is when the solution naturally fits the record-based model: users create, review, and update records through forms, and those records drive reporting, auditing, and process automation. That makes option C a direct match to how ServiceNow applications are designed and delivered. Another primary platform strength is workflow automation, including Flow Designer, approvals, task orchestration, notifications, and integration actions that coordinate work across teams and systems. If the solution requires repeatable, governed process automation, option D aligns with the platform’s purpose and capabilities. In contrast, “multimedia features” is not a platform driver for application development; while media can be displayed, it is not the typical reason to choose ServiceNow. Similarly, requiring low-level programming libraries is generally a mismatch, since ServiceNow development focuses on platform APIs and configuration patterns rather than direct access to low-level system libraries.

 Extending an existing table such as the Task table when creating a new application has several benefits, such as:

You can repurpose existing fields by simply changing the label. For example, you can change the Short description field to Summary or Title for your new table.

You can use existing fields with no modifications. For example, you can use the Assigned to, Priority, and State fields for your new table without changing anything.

Existing logic from the parent table will be automatically applied to the new table. For example, you can inherit the Business Rules, Client Scripts, and UI Policies from the Task table for your new table.

The only option that is not true is d) All of the parent table records are copied to the new table. Extending a table does not copy any records from the parent table to the new table. It only creates a new table that inherits the fields and logic from the parent table.

"By default, all application scope scripts can read the table's records but cannot perform any other database operations." https://developer.servicenow.com/dev.do#!/learn/learning-plans/tokyo/servicenow_administrator/app_store_learnv2_securingapps_tokyo_application_access_database_settings