When creating filters inServiceNow, the elements should be specified in the following order:
Field– The database field (column) that is being filtered.
Operator– The comparison method, such as " is " , " contains " , " greater than " , etc.
Value– The specific data that the filter should match.
Example of a Properly Structured Filter:Imagine filtering a list ofIncidentswhere the priority is high. The filter would be structured as:
Field:Priority
Operator:is
Value:High
is– Matches an exact value
is not– Excludes a specific value
contains– Looks for a partial match
greater than– Finds records with a value greater than the specified one
less than– Finds records with a value less than the specified one
B. Field, Operator, then Condition– Incorrect.
" Condition " is not an individual filter element in ServiceNow; theoperatoralready defines the condition (e.g., " is " , " contains " ).
C. Operator, Condition, then Value– Incorrect.
The field must comefirstto define what data is being filtered. The operator follows next.
D. Value, Operator, then Field– Incorrect.
This is completely reversed; you must specifywhat fieldyou are filtering first before applying conditions.
ServiceNow Product Documentation → Filters and Condition Builder
ServiceNow CSA Study Guide → Data Management and List Filters
ServiceNow List Views → Using Filters and Operators
Common Operators in ServiceNow Filters:Explanation of Incorrect Answers:References from Certified System Administrator (CSA) Documentation:
