ServiceNow providesfive primary rolesthat define access and permissions within the platform. These roles help structure user responsibilities and ensure that users only have access to the necessary functions.
Thehighest level of accessin ServiceNow.
Can manage all platform features, applications, data, and configurations.
Has control overusers, security settings, system properties, and scripting capabilities.
Example: A ServiceNow admin configuring new workflows, modifying tables, or setting up instance-wide settings.
Manages specific applications or functionalities within ServiceNow.
Includes roles such as:
knowledge_admin(Manages Knowledge Base)
report_admin(Manages Reports)
catalog_admin(Manages Service Catalog)
Example: A Knowledge Base Administrator controlling access to articles and updating knowledge categories.
Users with theITIL rolewho perform IT Service Management (ITSM) tasks.
Cancreate, update, and resolve recordssuch as incidents, problems, changes, and requests.
Example: A service desk agent handling incidents and requests.
Users with theApprover rolecanapprove or reject requests, such as change requests or access requests.
Can view or modify approval records directed to them but cannot fulfill other ITIL tasks.
Example: A manager approving a new software installation request.
Basic userswith no assigned roles.
Cansubmit requests, view their own tickets, and access public pages(e.g., Knowledge Base, Catalog).
Example: An employee submitting a request for laptop repair via the ServiceNow portal.
1. System Administrator (admin)2. Specialized Administrator3. Fulfiller (ITIL Role)4. Approver5. Requester (Employee Self-Service - ESS)
These roles form thefoundation of role-based access control (RBAC)in ServiceNow.
They ensure that usersonly access the data and functions relevant to their job responsibilities.
Additional roles can be assigned based on business needs, but these five cover the core platform functionalities.
Why These Are the Provided Roles in ServiceNow:
ServiceNow Documentation:User Roles in ServiceNow
CSA Exam Guide:CoversSystem Administrator, Specialized Administrator, Fulfiller, Approver, and Requesteras the standard user roles.
Reference from CSA Documentation:Thus, the correct answer is:
A. System Administrator, B. Specialized Administrator, C. Fulfiller, D. Approver, E. Requester
