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 Hardware Model Normalization is a feature that enables users to standardize the data of hardware and consumable models, such as manufacturer, product, model, and device type. Hardware Model Normalization requires the activation of the Hardware Model Normalization (com.sn_hwnorm) plugin, which also activates the Normalization Data Services Client (com.glide.data_services_canonicalization.client) plugin. These plugins install several tables that store the normalized data and the rules for normalization. The tables that are installed with Hardware Model Normalization are:

• Device Type: This table contains the device types that are used to categorize the hardware models, such as laptop, desktop, server, printer, etc.
• Hardware Manufacturer: This table contains the normalized names of the hardware manufacturers, such as Dell, HP, Lenovo, etc.
• Hardware Model Library: This table contains the normalized data of the hardware models, such as manufacturer, product, model, device type, UNSPSC code, etc. This table is populated by the Hardware Model Normalization Content Service, which is a subscription-based service that provides the latest and most accurate data for hardware models.
• Hardware Normalize Key: This table contains the rules for generating the normalize key, which is a unique identifier for each hardware model based on its manufacturer, product, and model. The normalize key is used to match the hardware models with the Hardware Model Library data.

The other options, C. Hardware Normalize Key and E. Device Name, are not tables that are installed with Hardware Model Normalization. Hardware Normalize Key is a field in the Hardware Model [cmdb_model] table, not a separate table. Device Name is a field in the Configuration Item [cmdb_ci] table, not a separate table. References: Hardware Model Normalization, Demo - HAM Professional - Hardware Model Normalization, Hardware Asset Management

• The Overview view is a dashboard that displays metrics and charts related to the hardware assets in your organization.
• The Overview view shows the following information:
• To access the Overview view, you need to have the sn_ham.user role or the sn_ham.admin role.
• To access the Overview view, navigate to Hardware Asset Management > Overview. References:
• Overview
• Hardware Asset Management roles

• According to the ServiceNow Hardware Asset Management overview document1, the total cost of ownership (TCO) of an asset is the sum of all direct and indirect costs incurred throughout its lifecycle, from acquisition to disposal1.
• The original costs are the costs involved in purchasing an asset and putting it into use, such as lease, delivery, and spare parts12.
• Lease is the cost of renting or leasing an asset from a vendor or a third party for a fixed period of time12. Lease costs can vary depending on the terms and conditions of the contract, such as duration, frequency, and interest rate2.
• Delivery is the cost of transporting or shipping an asset from the vendor or the warehouse to the end user or the location where it will be used12. Delivery costs can include fees, taxes, customs, and insurance2.
• Spare parts are the cost of purchasing or stocking additional or replacement parts for an asset in case of failure, damage, or wear and tear12. Spare parts costs can depend on the availability, quality, and compatibility of the parts2.
• The other options are not original costs, but rather ongoing or disposal costs. Maintenance is the cost of repairing, servicing, or upgrading an asset to keep it in good working condition12. Storage is the cost of storing an asset that is not in use or waiting for disposal12.

References:

• 1: Hardware Asset Management overview - ServiceNow - Now Support
• 2: Asset Management - ServiceNow - Now Support

• A consumable is a type of asset that is used up or depleted over time, such as printer cartridges, paper, or batteries1.
• Before a consumable can be consumed, it must have a model record, a model category record, and a consumable record in ServiceNow12.
• A model record defines the attributes of a consumable, such as its name, manufacturer, cost, and quantity12.
• A model category record specifies the type of consumable, such as office supplies, hardware, or software12.
• A consumable record tracks the current stock level, location, and status of a consumable12.
• A stock order record is used to request new consumables from a vendor or supplier, but it is not required before a consumable can be consumed13.
• A transfer order record is used to move consumables from one location to another, but it is not required before a consumable can be consumed14. References: 1: Consumables - Product Documentation: Vancouver - ServiceNow 2: Create a consumable model - Product Documentation: Vancouver - ServiceNow 3: Create a stock order - Product Documentation: Vancouver - ServiceNow 4: Create a transfer order - Product Documentation: Vancouver - ServiceNow

• Hardware normalization is a process that standardizes the data of hardware and consumable models by using the United Nations Standard Products and Services Code (UNSPSC) and a set of rules12.
• Normalization can be performed manually or automatically on models in the model catalog12.
• If a model has been normalized, it will have a check mark in the Normalized column in the model list1.
• To revert the normalization of a model, you can use the Revert Normalization UI action, which is available on the model form13.
• The Revert Normalization UI action will restore the original values of the model attributes that were changed by the normalization process13.
• The Revert Normalization UI action will also clear the Normalized check mark and the Normalization Source field on the model form13. References: Work with hardware normalization - ServiceNow - Now Support, Hardware Asset Management builds onCore Asset Management - ServiceNow, Automation Simplifies Hardware Asset Management - ServiceNow Blog, Product Documentation | ServiceNow

• According to the ServiceNow Product Documentation on Transfer Orders1, transfer orders are records that define the movement of assets from one stockroom to another1. They can be used to replenish the stock of assets, fulfill asset requests, or relocate assets1.
• According to the ServiceNow Product Documentation on Transfer Order Line Tasks2, transfer order line tasks are records that define the actions that need to be performed for each transfer order line2. A transfer order line is a record that defines the quantity and model of the assets that are being transferred1.
• The main purposes of transfer order line tasks are2:

References:

• 1: ServiceNow Product Documentation: Transfer Orders
• 2: ServiceNow Product Documentation: Transfer Order Line Tasks

• A configuration item (CI) is a record that represents an IT asset or service in the Configuration Management Database (CMDB)1.
• A CI tracks the operational and relationship information of the asset or service, such as its current status, location, owner, and dependencies1.
• A hardware asset is a physical component of an IT system, such as a laptop, server, or router2.
• A hardware asset attribute is a property or characteristic of the hardware asset, such as its model, serial number, or warranty2.
• Some hardware asset attributes are also part of the CI, such as IP address, CPU, operating system, and memory1. These attributes reflect the operational state of the hardware asset and are relevant for configuration management purposes1.
• However, some hardware asset attributes are not part of the CI, such as cost2. Cost is a financial information of the hardware asset that is tracked by the Asset Management application2. Cost is not relevant for configuration management purposes and is not stored in the CMDB2.
• Therefore, the hardware asset attribute that should be tracked that is not part of the CI is C. Cost. References:
• 1: Configuration Item
• 2: Hardware Asset Management

• The capability blueprint is a framework that helps organizations assess their current and desired state of hardware asset management maturity.
• The capability blueprint consists of five tiers, each representing a different level of capability and value.
• The five tiers are:
• The tier that focuses on achieving best-in-class is the strategic conformance tier, which aims to optimize the cost, quality, and value of hardware assets, as well as align them with the business strategy and objectives. References:
• Hardware Asset Management Capability Blueprint
• Hardware Asset Management Maturity Model

 According to the ServiceNow Hardware Asset Management documentation, ITAM personas and ITAM roles are different concepts that relate to the types and access of users of the product. The difference between them are as follows:

• ITAM personas are user profiles that represent the typical users of the ITAM product and their business needs. They are not tied to any specific role or permission, but rather describe the goals, challenges, and expectations of the users. For example, some of the ITAM personas are IT Asset Manager, IT Asset Analyst, IT Procurement Manager, and IT Finance Manager1.
• ITAM roles are access controls that determine what features and functions a user can access in the ITAM product. They are assigned to users or groups based on their responsibilities and tasks. They can also be combined to grant multiple levels of access to a user. For example, some of the ITAM roles are asset, asset_admin, asset_tagging, and procurement2.

Therefore, a user may have multiple roles, but a single persona (A), roles control access to features in the product (B), personas represent types of users of the product ©, and a user may have multiple roles and personas (F) are the correct statements that describe the difference between ITAM personas and ITAM roles. References:

1: ITAM personas 2: ITAM roles

• Stock rules are a feature of ServiceNow Hardware Asset Management that allow you to automate the replenishment of stock levels in your stockrooms1.
• Stock rules define the minimum and maximum quantities of a specific model that you want to keep in a stockroom, as well as the reorder point and quantity1.
• When the stock level of a model falls below the reorder point, a stock order is automatically generated to replenish the stockroom to the maximum quantity1.
• You can create and manage stock rules by navigating to Hardware Asset Management > Model Management > Stock Rules1. References:
• 1: Stock rules - ServiceNow Docs.

The total cost of ownership (TCO) is a financial estimate that measures the direct and indirect costs of owning and operating an asset over its entire lifecycle. The TCO includes the following components:

• Original cost: This is the initial purchase price of the asset, which may include taxes, fees, shipping, and installation costs. The original cost is also known as the acquisition cost or the capital expense.
• Operational expense: This is the ongoing cost of maintaining and using the asset throughout its lifecycle, which may include repair, upgrade, maintenance, support, energy, consumables, and disposal costs. The operational expense is also known as the operating expense or the opex.
• Depreciation expense: This is the reduction in the value of the asset over time due to wear and tear, obsolescence, or market changes. The depreciation expense is also known as the depreciation cost or the depreciation charge.
• Delivery cost: This is the cost of transporting the asset from the supplier to the buyer, which may include freight, insurance, customs, and handling fees. The delivery cost is also known as the shipping cost or the transportation cost.

The TCO can be calculated by adding the original cost, the operational expense, and the depreciation expense, and subtracting the delivery cost. Alternatively, the TCO can be calculated by multiplying the annual cost of ownership by the expected lifespan of the asset.

References:

• Hardware Asset Management - ServiceNow, which provides a data sheet with the key capabilities and benefits of the Hardware Asset Management application, including the ability to track the total cost of ownership of assets.
• Hardware Asset Management - Customer Success - ServiceNow, which provides a success map that outlines the processes and best practices for implementing, running, and optimizing the Hardware Asset Management applications, based on the Capability Blueprint framework.
• [Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) - Investopedia], which explains the concept and calculation of the total cost of ownership, and why it is important for business decision making.

• According to the Hardware Asset Management documentation, residual value is the estimated value of an asset at the end of its useful life.
• Residual value is calculated by subtracting the depreciation from the cost of the asset, as stated in the Hardware Asset Management documentation: “Residual value = Cost - Depreciation”.
• Depreciation is the amount of value that an asset loses over time due to wear and tear, obsolescence, or other factors.
• Therefore, the correct answer is option C, subtract the depreciation from the cost of the asset. References:
• Hardware Asset Management documentation
• What is Hardware Asset Management?

According to the ServiceNow Hardware Asset Management documentation, asset management is the practice of managing the lifecycle and optimization of physical assets to meet the needs and goals of an organization. Asset management involves the balancing of costs, opportunities and risks against the desired performance of assets to achieve an organization’s objectives. The other options are not the focus of asset management.

• A component is considered an IT asset when you want to perform hardware asset management (HAM) activities on it1.
• HAM is a subset of IT asset management (ITAM) that focuses on the physical components of IT systems2.
• HAM helps you to manage the entire lifecycle of your hardware assets, from planning and acquisition to retirement and disposal1.
• Some of the HAM activities that require a component to be an IT asset are:
• Therefore, the options that are also HAM activities are A. Manage its procurement, D. Track its incurred costs, and E. Manage its maintenance contracts.
• The other options that are not HAM activities are:
• 1: Hardware Asset Management
• 2: What is Hardware Asset Management?

• Hardware model normalization is a feature that enables users to normalize the details, such as manufacturer, product, model, and device type, of their hardware and consumable models1.
• Hardware model normalization uses the data from the Hardware Model Normalization Content Service, which is a cloud-based service that provides standardized information for thousands of hardware models1.
• The key attribute in the model record that hardware model normalization uses to normalize inconsistent manufacturers and product names is the model number12.
• The model number is a unique identifier for a specific product or model that is assigned by the manufacturer12. It is based on the United Nations Standard Products and Services Code (UNSPSC), which is a global classification system for products and services23.
• Hardware model normalization compares the model number of the model record with the model number of the Hardware Model Normalization Content Service record and updates the model record with the normalized information, such as display name, manufacturer, product, and device type12.
• The other options are not the key attribute that hardware model normalization uses to normalize inconsistent manufacturers and product names. The asset tag, the display name, the model category, and the asset tracking unit are either not unique or not based on the UNSPSC.

References:

• 1: Hardware Model Normalization - Product Documentation: Tokyo - ServiceNow
• 2: Hardware Asset Management overview - ServiceNow - Now Support
• 3: Product Documentation | ServiceNow
• 4: Automation Simplifies Hardware Asset Management - ServiceNow Blog

According to the ServiceNow Hardware Asset Management documentation, original cost is the amount paid to acquire an asset, including any taxes, fees, shipping, installation, or other expenses directly related to the purchase. Original cost is used to calculate depreciation and amortization of an asset over its useful life. The other options are not the type of cost that taxes paid at the time of purchase are. Operating expense, operating cost, and capital expense are different ways of classifying the costs of using and maintaining an asset after it is purchased.

• A is correct because opting out of the ServiceNow Content Service for specific models means that the customer does not share unnormalized software installation data with ServiceNow for those models. Therefore, the customer does not receive automatic content updates based on their unique software installation footprint for those models. This may result in lower software recognition rates and less accurate asset inventory and compliance reports12
• B is not correct because opting out of the ServiceNow Content Service for specific models does not affect the sharing of unnormalized software installation data for other models. The customer still receives automatic content updates for those models that are not opted out12
• C is not correct because opting out of the ServiceNow Content Service for specific models does not change the encryption status of the unnormalized software installation data. The data is always encrypted before being sent to the ServiceNow Content Service, regardless of whether the customer opts out or not13
• D is not correct because opting out of the ServiceNow Content Service for specific models does not prevent the customer from receiving Content Library updates. The customer still receives weekly updates of the Content Library, which contains mapping rules and patterns for software and hardware recognition. However, the updates may be less applicable to the customer’s unique software and hardware installation footprint for the models that are opted out12

References: 1: Software Asset Management Content Service 2: Content Library for IT Asset Management - ServiceNow 3: Software Asset Management Content Service security

• Deploying asset tasks during the retirement of an asset means using the ServiceNow Enterprise Asset Workflow Automation feature, which automates the end-of-life procedures for assets that are no longer needed or functional1.
• This feature allows you to flag assets as retired pending disposal, triggering a workflow that verifies the asset condition, determines the disposal method, and saves the disposal certificates1.
• The two primary benefits of deploying asset tasks during the retirement of an asset are:
• 1: Enterprise Asset Workflow Automation - ServiceNow
• 2: Asset and CI management - Product Documentation: San Diego - ServiceNow
• 3: Enterprise Asset Management - ServiceNow

• A model category is a classification of models that defines how they are managed in the system1. It determines the behavior and attributes of the models and the assets or configuration items (Cls) that are created from them1.
• Model categories can be used to group consumables, assets, or services in the product catalog or the service catalog, but this is not their primary function. Their primary function is to define the relationship between configuration management and asset management1.
• Configuration management is the process of identifying, tracking, and verifying the configuration items (Cls) in an IT environment and their relationships2. Asset management is the process of tracking and managing the financial, contractual, and inventory details of IT assets throughout their lifecycle3.
• Model categories determine when to create assets from configuration items (Cls) based on the asset tracking strategy1. For example, some model categories, such as Computer, create assets automatically when Cls are discovered or imported1. Other model categories, such as Consumable, require manual creation of assets from the product catalog1.
• Model categories also provide the link between configuration management and asset management by allowing asset managers to view the configuration data of the assets and configuration managers to view the asset data of the Cls1. This enables better visibility, control, and alignment of IT assets and services1.

References:

• 1: ServiceNow Product Documentation: Model Category
• 2: ServiceNow Product Documentation: Configuration Management
• 3: ServiceNow Product Documentation: Asset Management

According to the ServiceNow Hardware Asset Management documentation, an asset is defined as "any tangible, physical company technology asset, including those currently in use, those in storage, and support equipment"1. Throughout the life of an asset, the following data are tracked2:

• Financial data: This includes the cost, depreciation, and value of the asset, as well as the budget and expenses related to the asset. Financial data helps to optimize the return on investment (ROI) and total cost of ownership (TCO) of the asset.
• Contractual data: This includes the terms and conditions, warranties, service level agreements (SLAs), and renewals of the contracts associated with the asset. Contractual data helps to manage the vendor relationships and compliance obligations of the asset.
• Lifecycle data: This includes the status, location, ownership, and history of the asset, as well as the events and actions that occur during the asset lifecycle. Lifecycle data helps to monitor the performance and utilization of the asset and plan for its retirement or replacement.

The other options, configuration data and hardware data, are not tracked throughout the life of an asset, but rather at specific stages or levels. Configuration data is the information about the technical attributes and relationships of the asset, which is stored in the configuration management database (CMDB) and managed by the configuration management process3. Hardware data is the information about the physical characteristics and specifications of the asset, such as manufacturer, model, serial number, and barcode4. References:

• ServiceNow Hardware Asset Management: Hardware Asset Management overview
• ServiceNow Hardware Asset Management: What is the IT Asset Lifecycle?
• ServiceNow Hardware Asset Management: Asset and CI management
• ServiceNow Hardware Asset Management: Hardware Normalization

• Configuration items (CIs) are the records that represent the IT assets and services in the Configuration Management Database (CMDB).
• CIs track the following types of information:
• Therefore, the types of information that are also options in the question are B. Operational and E. Relationship.
• The other types of information that are not tracked by CIs are:
• : Configuration Item

• The Normalization Data Services Client plugin enables you to use the Normalization Data Services (NDS) to provide consistent, good, clean data for the company names of vendors or manufacturers12.
• The NDS is a cloud-based service that provides a comprehensive and up-to-date list of canonical company names for vendors and manufacturers, as well as other data such as product categories, models, and versions12.
• The NDS helps you to avoid data duplication, inconsistency, and inaccuracy in your CMDB and asset management processes12.
• The NDS integrates with the Hardware Model Normalization plugin, which standardizes the details of your hardware models by comparing them with the data from the Hardware Model Normalization Content Service13.
• Therefore, the correct answer is D. Normalization Data Services Client (com.glide.data_services_canonicalization.client), as this is the plugin that offers consistent, good, clean data for the company names of vendors or manufacturers.

References: 1: Normalization Data Services Client - Product Documentation: Tokyo - ServiceNow 2: Normalization Data Services - ServiceNow 3: Hardware Model Normalization - Product Documentation: Tokyo - ServiceNow

• The core table that requires migration when extending ITSM Asset Management with Hardware Asset Management is the alm_asset table1.
• The alm_asset table stores the records of all the assets in the system, regardless of their type or class1.
• When you activate the Hardware Asset Management plugin, a migration script runs that converts the existing asset records in the alm_asset table to hardware asset records in the alm_hardware table2.
• The alm_hardware table is a child table of the alm_asset table that stores the records of the hardware assets only2.
• The migration script also updates the references and relationships of the migrated assets to the new table2.
• The migration script runs only once and does not affect the future creation or update of asset records2. References:
• Asset table - Product Documentation: San Diego - ServiceNow
• Hardware Asset Management - Product Documentation: Tokyo - ServiceNow

• Transform maps are used to transform imported hardware model data from an import set table to a target table, such as the Product Catalog or the Asset table1
• Coalesce is an option that you can set on a field mapping to uniquely identify the same asset in order to merge or update records2
• Coalesce means that the field is used as a unique key. If a match is found using the coalesce field, the existing record is updated with the imported information. If no match is found, a new record is inserted2
• Coalesce helps to prevent duplicate records and ensure data consistency2
• You can set coalesce on one or more fields in a transform map, but at least one coalesce field is required2
• The other options, B. Consolidate, C. Unique identifier, D. Unique source, E. Unique target, and F. Combine, are not valid options for setting the unique identification of assets in transform maps

References: 1: Creating New Transform Maps - ServiceNow 2: [Coalesce - ServiceNow]

• Contract Management notifications are sent to contract administrators to remind them of contract expiration dates so they can renew or renegotiate the contract1.
• The expire date is the most important contract date to be aware of because it indicates when the contract is no longer valid and the service or product is no longer covered2.
• If a contract expires without renewal or extension, it can result in penalties, service downtime, or loss of warranty or maintenance3.
• Therefore, the expire date is the most critical date for contract management and should be monitored closely. References:
• 1: Product Documentation | ServiceNow
• 2: Contract and renewal management - ServiceNow
• 3: Hardware Asset Management overview - ServiceNow - Now Support
• 4: Use a hardware asset request flow - ServiceNow

• According to the Hardware Asset Management documentation, an asset audit is a process of verifying the physical existence and location of assets in an organization.
• The asset audit results show the status of each scanned asset, such as “Scanned and expected”, “Scanned and not expected”, “Expected and not scanned”, or “Not expected and not scanned”.
• The status of “Scanned and expected” means that the asset was both expected to be in the inventory and scanned during the audit, indicating a match between the physical and the logical inventory.
• Therefore, if you receive the result of 10 “Scanned and expected” assets, it means that you expected 10 assets in your inventory and scanned these 10 assets during your audit, as stated in option B. References:
• Hardware Asset Management documentation
• What is Hardware Asset Management?

According to the ServiceNow Hardware Asset Management documentation, advanced risk assessment is a process of identifying, analyzing, and evaluating the risks associated with hardware assets and configuration items (CIs) in the configuration management database (CMDB)1. Advanced risk assessment uses the Advanced Risk Assessment engine, which is built to address risk through an integrated risk framework2. The advanced risk assessment process consists of the following steps1:

• Create a risk assessment scope: This step defines the scope and criteria of the data to be assessed, such as the asset class, category, or attribute. The risk assessment scope also specifies the frequency and duration of the assessment.
• Create a risk assessment schedule: This step determines when and how often the assessment runs, based on the risk assessment scope. The risk assessment schedule also defines the assessment owner, who is responsible for overseeing the assessment process and approving the results.
• Assign the assessment tasks: This step assigns the assessment tasks to the appropriate assessors, who are the users or groups who have the knowledge and authority to evaluate and update the data. The assessment tasks can be assigned manually or automatically, based on predefined rules or workflows.
• Run the assessment: This step executes the assessment process, which involves sending notifications and reminders to the assessors, displaying the data to be assessed in a user-friendly interface, allowing the assessors to review and modify the data, and tracking the progress and status of the assessment tasks.
• Review the assessment results: This step allows the assessment owner to verify and approve the results of the assessment, before applying the changes to the CMDB. The assessment owner can also view the risk scores, risk indicators, and risk heat maps of the assessed data.
• Handle the risk response: This step involves creating and managing risk response tasks to address the identified risks. Risk response tasks are records that track the actions taken to mitigate, transfer, avoid, or accept the risks. Risk response tasks can be created manually by the assessment owner or automatically by the system based on predefined rules or workflows.

For advanced risk assessment, risk response can be handled in the following ways:

• Create multiple risk response tasks: This option allows the assessment owner to create more than one risk response task for each assessed data, depending on the complexity and severity of the risk. For example, the assessment owner can create a mitigation task to reduce the impact or likelihood of the risk, and a transfer task to shift the responsibility or ownership of the risk to another party3.
• Create at least one risk response task: This option requires the assessment owner to create at least one risk response task for each assessed data, regardless of the complexity and severity of the risk. This ensures that every risk is addressed and documented in the system3.

The other options are not correct because:

• Skipped entirely based on attributes defined in the RAM: This option is not a valid way to handle risk response for advanced risk assessment. The RAM (Risk Assessment Matrix) is a tool that helps to calculate the risk score and risk indicator of the assessed data, based on the impact and likelihood attributes defined in the risk assessment scope1. The RAM does not determine whether to skip the risk response or not.
• Must create a mitigation response task: This option is not a mandatory way to handle risk response for advanced risk assessment. A mitigation response task is one of the possible types of risk response tasks, but not the only one. Depending on the risk appetite and strategy of the organization, the assessment owner can choose other types of risk response tasks, such as transfer, avoid, or accept3.

References:

• ServiceNow Hardware Asset Management: Advanced Risk Assessment
• ServiceNow Hardware Asset Management: Risk response tasks
• ServiceNow Hardware Asset Management: ServiceNow Risk Management

• A transfer order is a document that records the movement of assets from one location to another1.
• A transfer order line is a record that specifies the quantity and type of assets to be transferred1.
• When you cancel a transfer order line, the associated assets are released from the transfer order and their state changes from Pre-allocated to Available1.
• The released assets can then be attached to another transfer order or used for other purposes1. References:
• Transfer orders - Product Documentation: Rome - ServiceNow

• According to the Hardware Model Normalization document, normalization status is the level of normalization match based on the characteristics of the hardware model data in the ServiceNow platform and the Content Library, which is a cloud-based service that provides normalized and enriched hardware model data.
• The normalization status shows how well the hardware model data matches the Content Library data, and it can be one of the following1:
• The characteristics that are used to determine the normalization status are the following1:
• Therefore, the correct answers are options A, C, and E, as they are the characteristics that are used to determine the normalization status. References:
• Hardware Model Normalization
• What is Hardware Asset Management?

• The ServiceNow Agent mobile app allows the user to conduct asset audits by scanning asset barcodes or QR codes1.
• The user can perform audits offline when they are in areas without connectivity1.
• The app automatically compares the scanned assets against the expected assets based on the inventory records to identify discrepancies1.
• The user can also view the audit results and generate reports from the app2. References:
• Audit your inventory - Product Documentation: San Diego - ServiceNow
• Hardware Asset Inventory Management - ServiceNow
• Hardware Asset Management - ServiceNow

• To activate HAM, navigate to System Definition > Plugins and search for Hardware Asset Management. Click Activate/Upgrade and follow the instructions1.
• To run the scheduled job “Asset - Create FSM asset tasks”, navigate to System Definition > Scheduled Jobs and search for the job name. Click Execute Now to run the job immediately or set a schedule for it to run periodically2.
• The scheduled job will create asset tasks for existing incidents, changes, and work orders that have assets associated with them. The asset tasks will be linked to the parent records and will have the same state and assignment group as the parent records2.
• The asset tasks will allow the asset managers to track and manage the assets involved in the service delivery processes3. References:
• 1: Hardware Asset Management - ServiceNow
• 2: Asset - Create FSM asset tasks scheduled job
• 3: Hardware Asset Management and Field Service Management integration

• According to the Hardware Asset Management page, the three tiers of Lifecycle Management are:
• These three tiers correspond to the options C, D, and E in the question.
• The options A and B are not part of the Lifecycle Management framework, and are not mentioned in the ServiceNow Hardware Asset Management documents. References:
• Hardware Asset Management
• What is Hardware Asset Management?
• Your asset lifecycle: How to manage it all

• According to the Hardware Asset Management documentation, an asset audit is a process of verifying the physical existence and location of assets in an organization, such as a stockroom or a warehouse.
• The asset audit form shows the details of the audit, such as the name, description, status, start date, end date, and location of the audit1.
• The asset audit form also shows the audit results, which are the status of each scanned asset, such as “Scanned and expected”, “Scanned and not expected”, “Expected and not scanned”, or "Not expected and not scanned"1.
• The scanned assets are the assets that were found at the stockroom or warehouse that is being audited, regardless of whether they were expected or not1.
• The scanned assets are displayed in the Scanned Assets related list on the asset audit form1.
• Therefore, the correct answer is option B, scanned assets, as they are the list of all assets that were found at the stockroom or warehouse that is being audited. References:
• Hardware Asset Management documentation
• What is Hardware Asset Management?

• Create transform map: A transform map is a set of field mappings that determine how the source data in the import set table is transformed into the target data in the hardware asset table. You can create a transform map by using the Load Data UI page, or by navigating to System Import Sets > Create Transform Map. You need to specify the source table, the target table, and the field mappings between them. You can also define coalesce fields, which are used to prevent duplicate records from being created or updated. For example, you can use the asset tag or the serial number as a coalesce field.
• Load data: To load data into the import set table, you need to select a data source, such as a file, a JDBC data source, or a web service. You can use the Load Data UI page, or navigate to System Import Sets > Load Data. You need to specify the source type, the file name or the connection URL, the sheet number and the header row (if using a file), and the import set table name. You can also preview the data before loading it into the table.
• Run transform map: To run the transform map, you need to navigate to System Import Sets > Transform Maps, and select the transform map that you created. You can then click on the Run Transform button, which will execute the field mappings and transform the data from the import set table to the hardware asset table. You can also view the transformation history, the transformation statistics, and the transformation log to monitor the progress and the results of the transformation.

References:

• Importing Hardware Assets into ServiceNow, which provides a step-by-step guide on how to import hardware assets into ServiceNow using an excel spreadsheet, an import set table, and a transform map.
• Hardware Asset Inventory Management, which explains how to streamline inventory stock orders, empower employees with a robust asset catalog, monitor stock depletions, track shipments, scan assets with a mobile device, and plan asset refresh cycles.
• Getting Started with ServiceNow Hardware Asset Management, which provides general procedures and forms for performing asset lifecycle management activities in ServiceNow.

Hardware asset management, Procurement, and Cost management are the plugins which are not active by default in base Servicenow System

According to the ServiceNow Hardware Asset Management documentation, an advanced shipment notification (ASN) is a document that provides detailed information about a pending delivery. The purpose of an ASN is to notify the customer when shipping occurs and provide physical characteristics about the shipment so the customer can be prepared to accept delivery. You can use ASNs to automatically create asset records in ServiceNow Hardware Asset Management by importing the data from the ASN document.

• A field service management (FSM) change task is a task that is created from a change request and assigned to a field service agent to perform work on a configuration item (CI) or an asset1.
• An asset task is a task that is created from an asset record and linked to an FSM change task to track the work done on the asset2.
• When an asset task is completed, the asset record associated to the task is automatically updated with the latest information, such as location, status, assignment group, assigned to, and so on2.
• This feature removes the need to manually update the asset record after completing the FSM change task, saving time and ensuring accuracy2.

References: 1: Create a change task for field service 2: Asset tasks

• Normalization mappings are a feature of the Hardware Asset Management (HAM) application that allow you to standardize the manufacturer name, model name, and model number of hardware assets in the Configuration Management Database (CMDB)1.
• Normalization mappings are created by matching the values from the discovery source to the values in the Product Catalog2.
• Normalization mappings help you to fully normalize hardware models by ensuring that the asset data is consistent, accurate, and complete3. References:
• Hardware Normalization
• Create normalization mappings
• What is Hardware Asset Management?

• The retirement of an IT asset is the final stage of the hardware asset lifecycle, where the asset is removed from service and disposed of in a secure and compliant manner1.
• The retirement of an IT asset should be done according to the company-defined policies and procedures, which may vary depending on the type, condition, and value of the asset, as well as the business needs and regulatory requirements1.
• The company-defined policies and procedures should specify the criteria, process, and documentation for retiring an IT asset, such as the following1:
• Therefore, the answer that reflects the company-defined policies and procedures is B. At any point that it is recommended by your company-defined policies and procedures.
• The other options are not the correct answer because they are either too vague or too specific:
• 1: Hardware Asset Retirement
• 2: Hardware Asset Policy
• 3: Hardware Asset Disposal
• 4: Hardware Content Service Lifecycle

• Stock rules are rules that define the minimum and maximum quantities of assets that should be maintained in a stockroom1.
• Automatic restocking actions are actions that trigger the creation of stock orders when the quantity of an asset falls below the minimum threshold or exceeds the maximum threshold1.
• A daily scheduled job runs every day to check the stock levels of assets and execute the automatic restocking actions based on the stock rules1.
• The plugin that must be activated in order to configure and use the scheduled job is the Procurement plugin2.
• The Procurement plugin enables the procurement of assets and consumables through purchase orders, stock orders, and vendor management2.
• The Procurement plugin also provides the Stock Order [Order] table, which stores the stock orders created by the automatic restocking actions2.

References: 1: Stock rules 2: Procurement

Normalization is the process of restructuring data to maintain consistency, accuracy, and completeness across different sources and systems. Normalization helps to eliminate data duplication, conflicts, and errors, and to ensure that the data conforms to predefined standards and rules. Normalization is especially important for hardware asset management, as it enables users to have a clear and unified view of their hardware models, manufacturers, product names, device types, and other attributes. ServiceNow Hardware Asset Management provides a feature called Hardware Model Normalization, which allows users to normalize the details of their hardware and consumable models using predefined or custom rules, data sources, and schedules. Hardware Model Normalization can be accessed from the Hardware Asset Management application menu in the ServiceNow platform1. References: Hardware Asset Management - ServiceNow, Hardware Asset Management - Product Documentation: Tokyo - ServiceNow, Hardware Asset Management Implement - Customer Success - ServiceNow, Work with hardware normalization - ServiceNow - Now Support, Getting Started with ServiceNow Hardware Asset Management