CIS-Discovery - Certified Implementation Specialist - Discovery
The CIS-Discovery certification validates your expertise in implementing ServiceNow Discovery for infrastructure mapping, including configuration item discovery, credentials, and patterns.
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ServiceNow does not publish the cut score, and the official exam blueprint says it is not always 70%. Exams are registered and paid for in ServiceNow University, scheduled through Pearson VUE (source).
Exam Domains
From Official BlueprintThe CIS-Discovery exam covers these key areas (per the official ServiceNow exam blueprint). Master each domain to maximize your chances of passing.
Discovery Pattern Design
Pattern Designer operations, syntax, variables, regex, and application identification sections
Discovery Configuration
Discovery setup including behaviors, clusters, IP services, schedules, PCIE phases, and troubleshooting
Configuration Management Database
CI Class Manager, CMDB Health Dashboard, tables, reclassification, identification and reconciliation
Discovery Engagement Readiness
MID Server requirements, dashboards, operationalizing IT, and Discovery solution positioning
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Discovery Pattern Design
Pattern Designer operations, syntax, variables, regex, and application identification sections for horizontal and top-down discovery.
Discovery Configuration
Discovery setup including behaviors, credentials, clusters, IP services, schedules, PCIE phases, and troubleshooting.
Configuration Management Database
CI Class Manager, CMDB Health Dashboard, tables, reclassification, and identification and reconciliation rules.
Discovery Engagement Readiness
MID Server requirements, specifications, dashboards, operationalizing IT, and Discovery solution positioning.
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Prerequisites & Preparation
Prerequisites & Recommended Experience
- 1CIS-DF (Data Foundations) certification, required before you can register for this exam
- 2ServiceNow CSA certification (recommended)
- 3Discovery implementation experience
- 4Understanding of network infrastructure
Exam Format
- •Multiple choice and multiple select
- •Registered and paid for in ServiceNow University, scheduled through Pearson VUE
- •Official blueprint KB0011545 v8.0, updated November 2025
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