Topics to Cover

ServiceNow CIS-ITSM exam is based on the learnings, key topics, and activities encountered during ServiceNow implementations.

Following are the major modules, learning domain, sub-skills along with their weight-age in the examination, giving you a clear view of which topics and skills inclusive, you should focus on for the certification. Note: The list and details are not an all-inclusive content list. ServiceNow reserves the right to change and update the content (topics, sub-skills, and weight-age) at any point in time.

• Incident Management: 25%
• Request Fulfillment Management: 25%
• Configuration Management Database: 5%
• Problem Management: 10%
• Change and Release Management: 25%
• Knowledge Management: 10%

For each ITSM application, the candidate must know the following for each module

• Baseline Application Functionality Basic and advanced features in baseline installation New functionality and features added or changed State model and default process flow Basic and advanced operations performed by users and system

• Business Cases / Use Cases Value proposition KPIs and Benchmarks Appropriate features and functions basis business requirements

• Proven Practices for Implementation Implementation approach to meet requirements to preserve upgradability, scalability, and maintainability Implementation solutions to work in conjunction with application functionality

• Architecture and Security Key tables used in applications Relationships among tables Roles and default access controls Primary application components including Scripts, Business Rules, etc Integration capabilities

Based on the above-mentioned syllabus and their related weight-age, it is clear that there is no one topic a candidate should focus on or a candidate can leave while preparing for the examination. The candidate needs to go through and be proficient in every topic.

Reference: https://nowlearning.servicenow.com/lxp/en/pages/now-learning-get-certified?id=amap_detail&achievement_id=6c8e1d77dbc27f40de3cdb85ca961970

Scope

This certificate verifies the fundamental knowledge to become a development consultant ensuring if the candidate is skilled enough of practically applying the knowledge gained through pieces of training and practical experience of working within the projects.

Exam Content

The examination consists of 65 Questions. Candidates should attempt maximum correct answers for a better score.

Formats of Question

• Single Response Multiple-choice questions: Only One correct response from the given options best suits the statement or answers the question.
• Multiple Response Multiple-choice questions: Two or More Correct response from the given options best suits the statement or answers the question.

Exam Duration

Candidates will have 90 minutes for attempting 65 questions. So, it becomes important for the candidates to time-box the exam and restrict spending too much time on one question or one topic.

Exam Results

The ServiceNow CIS-ITSM certification is a pass or fail exam. The examination is scored against a minimum standard established by ServiceNow who are guided by the certification industry best practices and guidelines. On successful submission of the certification examination, result in the form of Pass or Fail result is immediately calculated and displayed to the candidate. No further details will be provided to the candidate.

Brief Details

Following are the quick details related to the CIS-ITSM Certification Exam

• Exam Registration: Registration should be done using the ServiceNow Webassessor. For successful exam registration, candidates must have exam vouchers that can be obtained on completing the prerequisite pieces of training for ITSM implementation.

• Valid Attempts: Candidates failing to pass the exam, can register again to take the exam up to three times.

• Duration: 90 minutes

• Exam Mode: On-line Proctored Exam. Candidates can take the examination from any place at any time as per their convenience. Candidates also have the option to give exams at any of the authorized training centers. Candidates can select the exam mode based on their convenience at the time of registration. In both testing venues, the exam is conducted through a consistent, friendly, user interface customized for ServiceNow tests.

• Exam type: Multiple Choice Questions

• Exam Name: Certified Implementation Specialist - ServiceNow Training and Certification

• Exam Price: $150 (USD)

• Exam Code: ServiceNow CIS-ITSM Certification Exam

• Number of Questions: 65 Questions