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Incident module

Quick answer

The Incident application manages unplanned interruptions to service. Here is the quick reference.

Key takeaways

  • Core tables
  • Common states
  • Key fields

The Incident application manages unplanned interruptions to service. Here is the quick reference.

Core tables

  • incident, extends task.
  • task_sla, SLA timers attached to the incident.

Common states

  • New → In Progress → On Hold → Resolved → Closed.

Key fields

  • priority, derived from impact × urgency.
  • assignment_group, assigned_to, ownership.
  • caller_id, who reported it.

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Check your understanding

  1. The incident table extends which base table?

    • A. task
    • B. sys_user
    • C. cmdb_ci
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    A. task

    Incident is a task-based table.

  2. Priority is derived from what?

    • A. Impact and urgency
    • B. The caller
    • C. The category
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    A. Impact and urgency

    Impact × urgency drives priority.

Frequently asked questions

What does the term Incident module refer to in ServiceNow?

The Incident application manages unplanned interruptions to service. Here is the quick reference.
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