SERVICENOW CIS DISCOVERY
QUESTION BANK 2026 ACCURATE
ANSWERS AND FULL REVIEW
◉ Scan Phase
Answer: Scanning the network to identify all IP-enabled devices by
sweeping IP addresses/ranges to detect live hosts w/in the network
◉ Classification Phase
Answer: Discovery classifies them based on their type using probes and
sensors to determine the device type
◉ Identification Phase
Answer: Identifies the devices UNIQUELY by gathering identifying
attributes (serial number, MAC address, hostname, IP address)
◉ Exploration Phase
Answer: Collects detailed data about each identified device
- Depth of info depends on type of target being explored
◉ MID Server
Answer: - A bridge between the ServiceNow instance and organization's
internal network
- It ensures that sensitive data and credentials never leaves the
organization's boundaries
QUESTION BANK 2026 ACCURATE
ANSWERS AND FULL REVIEW
◉ Scan Phase
Answer: Scanning the network to identify all IP-enabled devices by
sweeping IP addresses/ranges to detect live hosts w/in the network
◉ Classification Phase
Answer: Discovery classifies them based on their type using probes and
sensors to determine the device type
◉ Identification Phase
Answer: Identifies the devices UNIQUELY by gathering identifying
attributes (serial number, MAC address, hostname, IP address)
◉ Exploration Phase
Answer: Collects detailed data about each identified device
- Depth of info depends on type of target being explored
◉ MID Server
Answer: - A bridge between the ServiceNow instance and organization's
internal network
- It ensures that sensitive data and credentials never leaves the
organization's boundaries