InServiceNow, theTask [task]table is acore tablethat provides aset of standard fieldsused by multiple tables that extend it, including:
Incident [incident]
Problem [problem]
Change Request [change_request]
Service Request [sc_request]
These tablesinherit fieldsfrom theTasktable, ensuring consistency inassignments, state management, and workflows.
Standard Fields:
Assigned To
Assignment Group
Priority
State
Created By / Updated By
Short Description / Description
Extensibility:
TheIncident, Problem, and Change tablesallextendthe Task table, inheriting its fields.
Developers canadd additional fieldswhile keeping core task properties intact.
TheTask table is the primary tablefor work-related records in ServiceNow.
Itstandardizes fieldsacross multiple ITSM modules.
B. Assignment [assignment]→Incorrect
There isno standard "Assignment" tablein ServiceNow.
Assignments are managed through theTask tablevia theAssigned To and Assignment Group fields.
C. Service [service]→Incorrect
There isno generic "Service" tablethat acts as a core table for ITSM processes.
Service-related items are stored in different tables, such ascmdb_ci_service(for service records).
D. Workflow [workflow]→Incorrect
TheWorkflow tableis used for managing automated workflows anddoes not store task-related records.
Key Features of the Task Table:Why is "A. Task [task]" the Correct Answer?Why the Other Options Are Incorrect?
ServiceNow Docs: Task Table Overviewhttps://docs.servicenow.com/en-US/bundle/utah-it-service-management/page/product/incident-management/concept/task-table.html
References from Certified System Administrator (CSA) Documentation:This confirms thatthe Task table is the core table that extends to Incident, Problem, and other related tables.