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Change Management

ServiceNow CSA Study Guide

Overview

Change Management ensures that standardized methods are used for efficient handling of all changes. The goal is to minimize the impact of change-related incidents while enabling beneficial changes. ServiceNow provides comprehensive tools for managing the entire change lifecycle.

Why It Matters for the Exam

Change Management represents about 10% of the CSA exam. This process is critical for maintaining service stability while enabling innovation. Questions cover change types, the approval process, and risk assessment.

Key Concepts to Master

1Change types (Standard, Normal, Emergency)
2Change models
3Change Advisory Board (CAB)
4Risk assessment
5Change schedule
6Conflict detection
7Change tasks
8Post-implementation review

💡 Exam Tips & Strategy

Remember that Standard changes are pre-approved through a change model - they don't need CAB approval each time. Understand the change schedule and blackout windows. Know how risk assessment affects the approval process. Emergency changes still need documentation, just expedited.

10
Practice Questions
10%
Exam Weight
CSA
Certification