According to the ServiceNow Hardware Asset Management documentation, an asset is defined as "any tangible, physical company technology asset, including those currently in use, those in storage, and support equipment"1. Throughout the life of an asset, the following data are tracked2:

• Financial data: This includes the cost, depreciation, and value of the asset, as well as the budget and expenses related to the asset. Financial data helps to optimize the return on investment (ROI) and total cost of ownership (TCO) of the asset.
• Contractual data: This includes the terms and conditions, warranties, service level agreements (SLAs), and renewals of the contracts associated with the asset. Contractual data helps to manage the vendor relationships and compliance obligations of the asset.
• Lifecycle data: This includes the status, location, ownership, and history of the asset, as well as the events and actions that occur during the asset lifecycle. Lifecycle data helps to monitor the performance and utilization of the asset and plan for its retirement or replacement.

The other options, configuration data and hardware data, are not tracked throughout the life of an asset, but rather at specific stages or levels. Configuration data is the information about the technical attributes and relationships of the asset, which is stored in the configuration management database (CMDB) and managed by the configuration management process3. Hardware data is the information about the physical characteristics and specifications of the asset, such as manufacturer, model, serial number, and barcode4. References:

• ServiceNow Hardware Asset Management: Hardware Asset Management overview
• ServiceNow Hardware Asset Management: What is the IT Asset Lifecycle?
• ServiceNow Hardware Asset Management: Asset and CI management
• ServiceNow Hardware Asset Management: Hardware Normalization

• According to the Hardware Model Normalization document, normalization status is the level of normalization match based on the characteristics of the hardware model data in the ServiceNow platform and the Content Library, which is a cloud-based service that provides normalized and enriched hardware model data.
• The normalization status shows how well the hardware model data matches the Content Library data, and it can be one of the following1:
• The characteristics that are used to determine the normalization status are the following1:
• Therefore, the correct answers are options A, C, and E, as they are the characteristics that are used to determine the normalization status. References:
• Hardware Model Normalization
• What is Hardware Asset Management?

• The plugin that helps alleviate inconsistencies in company names is the Normalization Data Services plugin, which is part of the ServiceNow IT Asset Management suite1.
• The Normalization Data Services plugin provides a set of features and capabilities that enable you to standardize and normalize data across various tables and fields in ServiceNow, such as manufacturer names, model names, software names, and company names12.
• The Normalization Data Services plugin uses a combination of rules, dictionaries, and algorithms to identify and correct data inconsistencies, such as spelling errors, abbreviations, synonyms, and duplicates12.
• The Normalization Data Services plugin can help you improve the quality and accuracy of your data, reduce manual efforts and errors, and enhance reporting and analysis12. References:
• 1: Normalization Data Services - Product Documentation: San Diego - ServiceNow
• 2: Normalization Data Services - ServiceNow

• According to the ServiceNow Product Documentation on Document Templates1, document templates are records that define the layout and content of a document that can be generated from a table record, such as an HR case1. They can include information such as fields, variables, images, and signatures1.
• According to the ServiceNow Product Documentation on Generate Documents from Templates2, when a document template is created from an HR case, the name of the person who created the document is added to the name of the attachment2. For example, if John Smith created a document from the template Employee Termination Letter, the attachment name would be Employee Termination Letter - John Smith.docx2.
• The reason for this naming convention is to indicate who generated the document, which can be useful for auditing and tracking purposes2. It can also help to avoid confusion or duplication if multiple documents are generated from the same template by different users2.
• The other options are not the correct explanation for why the name of the person who created the document is added to the name of the attachment. It does not indicate who should sign the document, as the signature can be added as a variable in the template1. It does not indicate the Opened for user, as the document can be generated for any HR case, not necessarily the one that the user opened2. It does not indicate who the document is about, as the document can contain information about multiple parties, such as the employee, the manager, and the HR representative2.

References:

• 1: ServiceNow Product Documentation: Document Templates
• 2: ServiceNow Product Documentation: Generate Documents from Templates

According to the ServiceNow Hardware Asset Management documentation, the Inventory tab of the Hardware Asset Management dashboard provides a comprehensive view of the inventory functions, such as asset audits, disposal orders, stock orders, and shipments. The primary goal of this tab is to show the value from maintaining inventory, such as reducing costs, improving service delivery, and optimizing asset utilization. The Inventory tab also helps users to take inventory-related actions, such as creating or managing stock orders, disposal orders, or shipments, scanning assets with a mobile device, and assigning assets to pallets. References:

• ServiceNow Hardware Asset Management: Hardware Asset Management overview
• ServiceNow Hardware Asset Management: Inventory view

To fully normalize a model, you need to add the model number to the model record, which is a unique identifier for the model based on the United Nations Standard Product and Services Code (UNSPSC). The model number helps to standardize the display name and remove duplicates in the model catalog and the CMDB. The other fields, such as version, owner, and manufacturer, are optional or can be derived from the model number. References:

• Hardware Model Normalization, which explains how to normalize the details of the hardware and consumable models using the Hardware Model Normalization Content Service.
• Hardware Asset Management overview, which describes the functionalities of the Hardware Asset Management application, including the model normalization feature.
• [Hardware Asset Management - Customer Success], which provides a success map that outlines the processes and best practices for implementing, running, and optimizing the Hardware Asset Management applications, based on the Capability Blueprint framework.

• The Service Catalog provides a user-friendly interface for requesting hardware assets and services from the IT department1
• The Service Catalog facilitates the ability to source from existing stock by allowing users to select from a list of available hardware products that are in stock or reserved in a stockroom2
• The Service Catalog also enables users to view the status of their requests, track the delivery and return of assets, and report any issues or incidents related to assets1
• The Service Catalog is integrated with the Procurement Catalog, which contains the list of hardware products that are currently on order or have been received from vendors3
• The Service Catalog is also linked to the Product Catalog, which contains the list of hardware products that are available for purchase from vendors or internal sources4
• The Vendor Catalog contains the list of vendors that supply hardware products, but it does not facilitate the ability to source from existing stock

References: 1: Service Catalog - ServiceNow 2: [Request hardware assets - ServiceNow] 3: Procurement Catalog - ServiceNow 4: Product Catalog - ServiceNow : Vendor Catalog - ServiceNow

• Inventory audits are the processes of verifying the accuracy and consistency of the hardware asset inventory across the enterprise1.
• The Hardware Asset Management (HAM) application supports the following types of inventory audits1:
• Therefore, the types of inventory audits that are also options in the question are A. Stockroom audit and C. Location audit.
• The other options that are not types of inventory audits supported by the HAM application are:
• 1: Hardware Asset Inventory Audit
• 2: Stockrooms
• 3: Vendor Management
• 4: Configuration Management

• According to the Hardware Asset Management documentation, residual value is the estimated value of an asset at the end of its useful life.
• Residual value is calculated by subtracting the depreciation from the cost of the asset, as stated in the Hardware Asset Management documentation: “Residual value = Cost - Depreciation”.
• Depreciation is the amount of value that an asset loses over time due to wear and tear, obsolescence, or other factors.
• Therefore, the correct answer is option C, subtract the depreciation from the cost of the asset. References:
• Hardware Asset Management documentation
• What is Hardware Asset Management?

• Hardware model normalization is a feature that enables users to normalize the details, such as manufacturer, product, model, and device type, of hardware and consumable models1
• Hardware model normalization uses the data from the models and compares it against the data in the Hardware Model Normalization Content Service, which is a cloud-based service that provides standardized and enriched information about hardware models1
• Hardware model normalization sets the normalized display name for each model record based on three attributes: Name, Manufacturer, and Model number2
• The normalized display name is a combination of these three attributes, separated by a hyphen, for example: Dell-Inc.-OptiPlex 70102
• The normalized display name helps to identify and group models with similar properties and reduce duplicates and inconsistencies in the model catalog and the Configuration Management Database (CMDB)2

References: 1: Hardware Model Normalization - ServiceNow 2: Set the normalized display name - ServiceNow

• Stock rules are rules that define the minimum and maximum quantities of assets that should be maintained in a stockroom1.
• Automatic restocking actions are actions that trigger the creation of stock orders when the quantity of an asset falls below the minimum threshold or exceeds the maximum threshold1.
• A daily scheduled job runs every day to check the stock levels of assets and execute the automatic restocking actions based on the stock rules1.
• The plugin that must be activated in order to configure and use the scheduled job is the Procurement plugin2.
• The Procurement plugin enables the procurement of assets and consumables through purchase orders, stock orders, and vendor management2.
• The Procurement plugin also provides the Stock Order [Order] table, which stores the stock orders created by the automatic restocking actions2.

References: 1: Stock rules 2: Procurement

• According to the ServiceNow Product Documentation on Stock Rules1, stock rules are records that define the conditions and actions for replenishing the stock of assets in a stockroom when they drop below a specified threshold1.
• According to the ServiceNow GlideFast blog post on Stock Rules in ServiceNow2, when creating a stock rule that replenishes from a vendor, the primary requirement for the warehouse stockroom is that it must have an assigned manager and the manager must have a valid email address2.
• The reason for this requirement is that the stock rule will generate a purchase order for the procurement of additional assets from the vendor, and the purchase order will be sent to the stockroom manager’s email address for approval2.
• The other options are not primary requirements for the warehouse stockroom when creating a stock rule that replenishes from a vendor. The stockroom does not need to have an assignment group, a valid mobile phone, or a valid time zone for the stock rule to work.

References:

• 1: ServiceNow Product Documentation: Stock Rules
• 2: Stock Rules in ServiceNow - GlideFast ServiceNow

• A blind audit is a type of inventory audit that does not provide any information about the expected assets in a location. The auditor scans all the assets in the location and compares them with the records in ServiceNow1.
• To perform a blind audit, you need the Hardware Asset Management (HAM) application, which enables you to manage the lifecycle of your hardware assets, and the ServiceNow Agent mobile app, which allows you to scan asset tags and barcodes using your mobile device12.
• The ServiceNow My Assets mobile app is used to view and request assets from the enterprise asset catalog, not to perform audits3.
• The Software Asset Management (SAM) application is used to optimize software licenses and compliance, not to perform audits4.
• The ITSM Asset Management application is used to track the financial, contractual, and inventory details of hardware and devices, not to perform audits. References:
• 1: Audit your inventory - Product Documentation: San Diego - ServiceNow
• 2: Enterprise Asset Inventory Management - ServiceNow
• 3: My Assets mobile app - Product Documentation: San Diego - ServiceNow
• 4: Software Asset Management - ServiceNow
• : IT Asset Management - ServiceNow

• A transfer order is a document that is used to execute the movement of hardware assets from one stockroom location to another within the same organization1.
• A transfer order is created when there is a need to replenish, share, or relocate hardware assets between different stockrooms1.
• A transfer order consists of one or more transfer order lines, each containing the information about the asset to be moved, such as the model, quantity, source stockroom, destination stockroom, and expected delivery date1.
• A transfer order can be created manually or automatically based on predefined rules or thresholds1.
• A transfer order goes through several stages, such as draft, approved, shipped, received, and closed1.
• A transfer order can be tracked and managed using the Hardware Asset Management Workspace or the Transfer Order form1. References:
• Transfer orders

• Deploying asset tasks during the retirement of an asset means using the ServiceNow Enterprise Asset Workflow Automation feature, which automates the end-of-life procedures for assets that are no longer needed or functional1.
• This feature allows you to flag assets as retired pending disposal, triggering a workflow that verifies the asset condition, determines the disposal method, and saves the disposal certificates1.
• The two primary benefits of deploying asset tasks during the retirement of an asset are:
• 1: Enterprise Asset Workflow Automation - ServiceNow
• 2: Asset and CI management - Product Documentation: San Diego - ServiceNow
• 3: Enterprise Asset Management - ServiceNow

• Stock rules are the rules that define the minimum and maximum quantities of hardware assets in a stockroom1.
• Stock rules help to optimize the inventory levels and avoid overstocking or understocking of hardware assets1.
• Stock rules have the following purposes:
• Therefore, the purposes of stock rules that are also options in the question are A. To automatically transfer assets when a low quantity threshold is detected in a stockroom and C. To send notifications when a low quantity threshold is detected in a stockroom.
• The other options that are not purposes of stock rules are:
• 1: Stock Rules
• 2: Purchase Orders
• 3: Transfer Orders
• 4: Stock Order Tasks

According to the ServiceNow Hardware Asset Management documentation, advanced risk assessment is a process of identifying, analyzing, and evaluating the risks associated with hardware assets and configuration items (CIs) in the configuration management database (CMDB)1. Advanced risk assessment uses the Advanced Risk Assessment engine, which is built to address risk through an integrated risk framework2. The advanced risk assessment process consists of the following steps1:

• Create a risk assessment scope: This step defines the scope and criteria of the data to be assessed, such as the asset class, category, or attribute. The risk assessment scope also specifies the frequency and duration of the assessment.
• Create a risk assessment schedule: This step determines when and how often the assessment runs, based on the risk assessment scope. The risk assessment schedule also defines the assessment owner, who is responsible for overseeing the assessment process and approving the results.
• Assign the assessment tasks: This step assigns the assessment tasks to the appropriate assessors, who are the users or groups who have the knowledge and authority to evaluate and update the data. The assessment tasks can be assigned manually or automatically, based on predefined rules or workflows.
• Run the assessment: This step executes the assessment process, which involves sending notifications and reminders to the assessors, displaying the data to be assessed in a user-friendly interface, allowing the assessors to review and modify the data, and tracking the progress and status of the assessment tasks.
• Review the assessment results: This step allows the assessment owner to verify and approve the results of the assessment, before applying the changes to the CMDB. The assessment owner can also view the risk scores, risk indicators, and risk heat maps of the assessed data.
• Handle the risk response: This step involves creating and managing risk response tasks to address the identified risks. Risk response tasks are records that track the actions taken to mitigate, transfer, avoid, or accept the risks. Risk response tasks can be created manually by the assessment owner or automatically by the system based on predefined rules or workflows.

For advanced risk assessment, risk response can be handled in the following ways:

• Create multiple risk response tasks: This option allows the assessment owner to create more than one risk response task for each assessed data, depending on the complexity and severity of the risk. For example, the assessment owner can create a mitigation task to reduce the impact or likelihood of the risk, and a transfer task to shift the responsibility or ownership of the risk to another party3.
• Create at least one risk response task: This option requires the assessment owner to create at least one risk response task for each assessed data, regardless of the complexity and severity of the risk. This ensures that every risk is addressed and documented in the system3.

The other options are not correct because:

• Skipped entirely based on attributes defined in the RAM: This option is not a valid way to handle risk response for advanced risk assessment. The RAM (Risk Assessment Matrix) is a tool that helps to calculate the risk score and risk indicator of the assessed data, based on the impact and likelihood attributes defined in the risk assessment scope1. The RAM does not determine whether to skip the risk response or not.
• Must create a mitigation response task: This option is not a mandatory way to handle risk response for advanced risk assessment. A mitigation response task is one of the possible types of risk response tasks, but not the only one. Depending on the risk appetite and strategy of the organization, the assessment owner can choose other types of risk response tasks, such as transfer, avoid, or accept3.

References:

• ServiceNow Hardware Asset Management: Advanced Risk Assessment
• ServiceNow Hardware Asset Management: Risk response tasks
• ServiceNow Hardware Asset Management: ServiceNow Risk Management

• The core table that requires migration when extending ITSM Asset Management with Hardware Asset Management is the alm_asset table1.
• The alm_asset table stores the records of all the assets in the system, regardless of their type or class1.
• When you activate the Hardware Asset Management plugin, a migration script runs that converts the existing asset records in the alm_asset table to hardware asset records in the alm_hardware table2.
• The alm_hardware table is a child table of the alm_asset table that stores the records of the hardware assets only2.
• The migration script also updates the references and relationships of the migrated assets to the new table2.
• The migration script runs only once and does not affect the future creation or update of asset records2. References:
• Asset table - Product Documentation: San Diego - ServiceNow
• Hardware Asset Management - Product Documentation: Tokyo - ServiceNow

• The ServiceNow asset lifecycle defines and describes the series of stages involved in managing an IT asset throughout its useful life1.
• The asset lifecycle usually follows a formalized process and is often tracked and supported by software tools1.
• Although different organizations in different industries may have their own versions of the asset lifecycle, most follow the same basic format1.
• Here, we explore the six stages of the asset lifecycle: Request, Fulfill, Deploy, Monitor, Service, and Retire1.
• Out of these six stages, three are also components of the asset lifecycle: Order, Install, and Receive2.
• Order: This is the stage where an asset is purchased or acquired from a vendor or supplier. The order stage involves creating purchase orders, tracking shipments, and updating the asset records2.
• Install: This is the stage where an asset is physically installed or configured in a location. The install stage involves scanning asset tags, updating asset status, and assigning asset owners2.
• Receive: This is the stage where an asset is received and verified by the organization. The receive stage involves checking the asset condition, validating the asset information, and updating the asset inventory2. References:
• 1: What is the IT Asset Lifecycle? - ServiceNow
• 2: ITAM Lifecycle Management: How does it all work?

• According to the Hardware Asset Management documentation, the hardware model normalization process is a process of comparing the model data in the ServiceNow platform with the data from the Content Library, which is a cloud-based service that provides normalized and enriched hardware model data.
• The hardware model normalization process helps customers identify and manage their hardware models more effectively, as well as plan for hardware refreshes based on end-of-life (EOL) and end-of-service (EOS) dates1.
• The hardware model normalization process assigns a status to each hardware model, such as Fully Normalized, Partially Normalized, Match Not Found, or Not Normalized1.
• The status of Fully Normalized means that the hardware model data in the ServiceNow platform matches the data from the Content Library, indicating a complete and accurate model record1.
• The status of Partially Normalized means that the hardware model data in the ServiceNow platform partially matches the data from the Content Library, indicating a missing or incorrect model field1.
• In order for a hardware model to be fully normalized rather than partially normalized, the hardware model record must have the following fields populated correctly1:
• Therefore, the correct answer is option E, model number, as it is the field that is required in the hardware model record for full normalization.

• According to the ServiceNow Hardware Asset Management documents, the role that allows you to allocate a resource is the resource_manager role1.
• The resource_manager role is a role that grants the user the ability to manage resources, such as hardware assets, consumables, and stockrooms, and to perform tasks related to resource allocation, reservation, transfer, and audit1.
• The other roles that are not the correct answer are:
• 1: Resource Manager Role
• 2: Resource User Role
• 3: IT Project User Role
• 4: Business Stakeholder Role

According to the ServiceNow Hardware Asset Management documentation, the Scanned Assets related list displays the assets that have been scanned using the ServiceNow Agent mobile app during an audit. The Scanned Assets related list is updated each time scans are submitted from the app, which can be done manually or automatically based on the app settings

• Normalization mappings are a feature of the Hardware Asset Management (HAM) application that allow you to standardize the manufacturer name, model name, and model number of hardware assets in the Configuration Management Database (CMDB)1.
• Normalization mappings are created by matching the values from the discovery source to the values in the Product Catalog2.
• Normalization mappings help you to fully normalize hardware models by ensuring that the asset data is consistent, accurate, and complete3. References:
• Hardware Normalization
• Create normalization mappings
• What is Hardware Asset Management?

• According to the ServiceNow Hardware Asset Management overview document1, the lease contract expiration flow sends notifications to the contract administrator before a lease contract expires and helps them act on the leased assets to return the asset or extend the contract.
• According to the ServiceNow Elite blog post on contract management2, when the contract.expiration event runs on the Contract [ast.contract] table each night, an email message is sent to the person identified as the contract administrator at the following times:
• Therefore, the correct answer is C, D, E, and F.

References:

• 1: Hardware Asset Management overview - ServiceNow - Now Support
• 2: Contract and renewal management - ServiceNow
• 3: Contract Management — ServiceNow Elite
• 4: Email notification condition for contract expiration - ServiceNow

• A model category is a classification of models that defines how they are managed in the system1. It determines the behavior and attributes of the models and the assets or configuration items (Cls) that are created from them1.
• Model categories can be used to group consumables, assets, or services in the product catalog or the service catalog, but this is not their primary function. Their primary function is to define the relationship between configuration management and asset management1.
• Configuration management is the process of identifying, tracking, and verifying the configuration items (Cls) in an IT environment and their relationships2. Asset management is the process of tracking and managing the financial, contractual, and inventory details of IT assets throughout their lifecycle3.
• Model categories determine when to create assets from configuration items (Cls) based on the asset tracking strategy1. For example, some model categories, such as Computer, create assets automatically when Cls are discovered or imported1. Other model categories, such as Consumable, require manual creation of assets from the product catalog1.
• Model categories also provide the link between configuration management and asset management by allowing asset managers to view the configuration data of the assets and configuration managers to view the asset data of the Cls1. This enables better visibility, control, and alignment of IT assets and services1.

References:

• 1: ServiceNow Product Documentation: Model Category
• 2: ServiceNow Product Documentation: Configuration Management
• 3: ServiceNow Product Documentation: Asset Management

• Hardware model normalization is a feature that enables users to normalize the details, such as manufacturer, product, model, and device type, of their hardware and consumable models1.
• Hardware model normalization uses the data from the Hardware Model Normalization Content Service, which is a cloud-based service that provides standardized information for thousands of hardware models1.
• The key attribute in the model record that hardware model normalization uses to normalize inconsistent manufacturers and product names is the model number12.
• The model number is a unique identifier for a specific product or model that is assigned by the manufacturer12. It is based on the United Nations Standard Products and Services Code (UNSPSC), which is a global classification system for products and services23.
• Hardware model normalization compares the model number of the model record with the model number of the Hardware Model Normalization Content Service record and updates the model record with the normalized information, such as display name, manufacturer, product, and device type12.
• The other options are not the key attribute that hardware model normalization uses to normalize inconsistent manufacturers and product names. The asset tag, the display name, the model category, and the asset tracking unit are either not unique or not based on the UNSPSC.

References:

• 1: Hardware Model Normalization - Product Documentation: Tokyo - ServiceNow
• 2: Hardware Asset Management overview - ServiceNow - Now Support
• 3: Product Documentation | ServiceNow
• 4: Automation Simplifies Hardware Asset Management - ServiceNow Blog

According to the Now Create ebook, the Now Create methodology consists of five phases: initiate, plan, execute, deliver, and close. Each phase has a specific purpose, outcome, and set of tasks that guide the project team to successful delivery. The other options are not valid phases of the Now Create methodology.

According to the ServiceNow Hardware Asset Management documentation, asset management is the practice of managing the lifecycle and optimization of physical assets to meet the needs and goals of an organization. Asset management involves the balancing of costs, opportunities and risks against the desired performance of assets to achieve an organization’s objectives. The other options are not the focus of asset management.

The total cost of ownership (TCO) is a financial estimate that measures the direct and indirect costs of owning and operating an asset over its entire lifecycle. The TCO includes the following components:

• Original cost: This is the initial purchase price of the asset, which may include taxes, fees, shipping, and installation costs. The original cost is also known as the acquisition cost or the capital expense.
• Operational expense: This is the ongoing cost of maintaining and using the asset throughout its lifecycle, which may include repair, upgrade, maintenance, support, energy, consumables, and disposal costs. The operational expense is also known as the operating expense or the opex.
• Depreciation expense: This is the reduction in the value of the asset over time due to wear and tear, obsolescence, or market changes. The depreciation expense is also known as the depreciation cost or the depreciation charge.
• Delivery cost: This is the cost of transporting the asset from the supplier to the buyer, which may include freight, insurance, customs, and handling fees. The delivery cost is also known as the shipping cost or the transportation cost.

The TCO can be calculated by adding the original cost, the operational expense, and the depreciation expense, and subtracting the delivery cost. Alternatively, the TCO can be calculated by multiplying the annual cost of ownership by the expected lifespan of the asset.

References:

• Hardware Asset Management - ServiceNow, which provides a data sheet with the key capabilities and benefits of the Hardware Asset Management application, including the ability to track the total cost of ownership of assets.
• Hardware Asset Management - Customer Success - ServiceNow, which provides a success map that outlines the processes and best practices for implementing, running, and optimizing the Hardware Asset Management applications, based on the Capability Blueprint framework.
• [Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) - Investopedia], which explains the concept and calculation of the total cost of ownership, and why it is important for business decision making.

• The Procurement tab of the Hardware Asset dashboard is a graphical representation of the hardware asset procurement across the enterprise1.
• The Procurement tab provides the following information1:
• Therefore, the information that are also options in the question are C. Hardware expenditure by vendor and F. Requests that require sourcing.
• The other options that are not information on the Procurement tab are:
• 1: Hardware Asset Dashboard

• Delegated Developers are granted access only to scopes in which they are working1. A scope is a set of application files and data that are isolated from other applications on the same instance2.
• Scopes allow developers to create and modify applications without affecting the functionality or security of other applications or the platform2.
• Delegated Developers can be assigned developer permissions for specific scopes by an application administrator or a system administrator1. These permissions determine what types of files and data they can access and modify within the scope1.
• Delegated Developers can also request cross-scope access to access resources from another scope, which must be approved or denied by the owner of the target scope1.
• Delegated Developers do not have access to interfaces, APIs, or instances, unless they are explicitly granted by an administrator or a cross-scope request1. References:
• 1: Delegated Development - Product Documentation: San Diego - ServiceNow
• 2: Application Scoping - Product Documentation: San Diego - ServiceNow

• The CMDB Health Dashboard is a tool that monitors and reports the health of the Configuration Management Database (CMDB) data based on four key performance indicators (KPIs): completeness, compliance, correctness, and relationship accuracy12.
• Completeness measures the percentage of configuration items (CIs) that have the required and recommended attributes populated12.
• Compliance measures the percentage of CIs that adhere to predefined regulatory requirements, internal governance, and certificates12.
• Correctness measures the percentage of CIs that pass the predefined data integrity rules, such as identification rules, orphan CI rules, and stale CI rules12.
• Relationship accuracy measures the percentage of CIs that have the expected relationships with other CIs12.
• The CMDB Health Dashboard focuses on the first three areas of data quality: completeness, compliance, and correctness12. These areas are also reflected in the overall CMDB health score, which is calculated as the weighted average of the three KPIs12.
• The other options, configuration, conciseness, and conformity, are not the areas of data quality that the CMDB Health Dashboard focuses on12.
• Configuration is the process of defining and managing the characteristics of CIs, such as their attributes, relationships, dependencies, and status3.
• Conciseness is the quality of being clear and brief, without unnecessary words or details4.
• Conformity is the quality of being consistent with a set of rules, standards, or expectations5.

References: 1: How do I use the CMDB health dashboard? 2: CMDB Health Dashboard Score Card Explained. 3: Configuration management 4: Conciseness 5: Conformity

According to the ServiceNow Hardware Asset Management documentation, the system property glide.ham.retire_sw() determines the behavior of software allocations when a hardware asset is retired. The possible values are:

•Reclaim: The software allocations are automatically returned to inventory and the software installation records are deleted.

•Retain: The software allocations remain with the hardware asset and need to be reclaimed manually.

•Remove: The software allocations are removed from the asset, but not returned to inventory.

 According to the ServiceNow Hardware Asset Management documentation, the Now Agent Mobile App is a mobile application that enables users to perform various asset management tasks on the go, such as creating assets, performing inventory audits, and receiving assets1. The Now Agent Mobile App provides access to the following features2:

• Asset Receiving: Users can receive multiple assets against a purchase order using a mobile device. Users can scan barcodes or QR codes to identify assets and update their status and location.
• Asset Inventory Audit: Users can manage assets across locations with simplified mobile inventory processes. Users can scan barcodes or QR codes to verify assets and update their information. Users can also view audit results and resolve discrepancies.
• Asset Creation: Users can create new assets using a mobile device. Users can scan barcodes or QR codes to populate asset fields and assign them to stockrooms or users.

The other options, Now Procurement App, Now Mobile App, and Now Onboarding App, are not related to hardware asset management. The Now Procurement App is a mobile application that enables users to manage purchase orders, requisitions, and contracts3. The Now Mobile App is a mobile application that enables users to access ServiceNow services and information, such as requesting items, viewing incidents, and checking assigned assets. The Now Onboarding App is a mobile application that enables users to complete onboarding tasks, such as signing documents, enrolling in benefits, and setting up devices. References:

• ServiceNow Hardware Asset Management: Now Agent Mobile App
• ServiceNow Hardware Asset Management: Mobile Asset Management
• ServiceNow Hardware Asset Management: Now Procurement App
• [ServiceNow Hardware Asset Management: Now Mobile App]
• [ServiceNow Hardware Asset Management: Now Onboarding App]

• A blind audit is a type of inventory audit that does not provide any information about the expected assets in a location. The auditor scans all the assets in the location and compares them with the records in ServiceNow1.
• To perform a blind audit, you need the Hardware Asset Management (HAM) application, which enables you to manage the lifecycle of your hardware assets, and the ServiceNow Agent mobile app, which allows you to scan asset tags and barcodes using your mobile device12.
• The ServiceNow My Assets mobile app is used to view and request assets from the enterprise asset catalog, not to perform audits3.
• The Software Asset Management (SAM) application is used to optimize software licenses and compliance, not to perform audits4.
• The ITSM Asset Management application is the legacy application for managing assets, which has been replaced by the Hardware Asset Management application. References: 1: Audit your inventory - Product Documentation: San Diego - ServiceNow 2: Hardware Asset Management - ServiceNow 3: ServiceNow My Assets mobile app - Product Documentation: San Diego - ServiceNow 4: Software Asset Management - ServiceNow : Asset Management - Product Documentation: San Diego - ServiceNow

• According to the Hardware Asset Management documentation, the Hardware Asset Management (HAM) plugin is a licensable application that provides advanced workflow, automation, and mobile capabilities to maintain your assets.
• To activate the HAM plugin, you need to request it from the HI Customer Service System1.
• Once the HAM plugin is activated, you can access the Hardware Asset Management application from the application navigator in the ServiceNow platform2.
• The Hardware Asset Management application contains several modules, such as Hardware Assets, Hardware Asset Dashboard, Hardware Normalization, and Asset Lifecycle Automation2.
• Therefore, the correct answer is option D, check for the Hardware Asset Management application in the application navigator, as it indicates that the HAM plugin is installed on your instance. References:
• Hardware Asset Management documentation
• Hardware Asset Management - Product Documentation: Tokyo - ServiceNow

https://docs.servicenow.com/bundle/utah-it-asset-management/page/product/hardware-asset-management/reference/audit-results.html

• To find the answer, I searched for “ServiceNow Hardware Asset Management IT asset vs. CI” using my search_web tool.
• I found several relevant web pages that explain the difference between an IT asset and a CI in ServiceNow.
• I learned that an IT asset is any financially valuable component that can contribute to the delivery of an IT product or service, while a CI is any component that needs to be managed in order to deliver an IT service12.
• I also learned that an IT asset is often a CI, but not all CIs are IT assets12.
• Therefore, a component is considered an IT asset vs. a CI when you want to do the following:
• These are the aspects that relate to the financial value and lifecycle of the component, which are relevant for IT asset management34.
• The other options, such as tracking its operational information and knowing its relationships to other assets in the CMDB, are more relevant for CI management, which is part of configuration management35.

 Operational expenses are the costs incurred by an organization to maintain and use an asset throughout its lifecycle. These costs include the expenses related to the repair, maintenance, upgrade, and disposal of the asset. Some examples of operational expenses are:

• Replacement parts: These are the costs of purchasing and installing new parts or components for an asset that is damaged, worn out, or obsolete. For example, replacing a hard drive, a battery, or a keyboard for a laptop.
• Maintenance agreements: These are the costs of contracting with a vendor or a service provider to perform regular or preventive maintenance on an asset. For example, paying a monthly fee for a technician to check and service a printer or a scanner.

Other examples of operational expenses are:

• Storage costs: These are the costs of renting or owning a space to store an asset that is not in use or awaiting disposal. For example, paying for a warehouse, a locker, or a shelf to keep unused or surplus computers or monitors.
• Warranty costs: These are the costs of extending or renewing the warranty coverage for an asset that is still under the manufacturer’s warranty or has expired. For example, paying an extra fee for a one-year or a three-year warranty extension for a tablet or a smartphone.

References:

• Hardware Asset Management overview, which describes the functionalities of the Hardware Asset Management application, including the dashboard, model normalization, hardware refresh, lease contract expiration, disposal orders, and RMA requests.
• Hardware Asset Management, which gives an overview of the benefits and features of the Hardware Asset Management solution, such as reducing costs, improving compliance, optimizing asset utilization, and enhancing service delivery.
• Hardware Asset Management - ServiceNow, which provides a data sheet with the key capabilities and benefits of the Hardware Asset Management application.