[NEW] Certified Application Developer [2026]

Certified Application Developer Detailed Exam Domain Coverage

Before diving into the course details, here is the exact breakdown of the ServiceNow Certified Application Developer (CAD) exam topics covered in this practice test bank:

• User Interface & Navigation (20%)

  • Topics: ServiceNow Overview, Lists and Filters, Forms and Templates, Branding

• Collaboration (20%)

  • Topics: User Administration, Task Management, Notifications, Reporting

• Database Administration (30%)

  • Topics: Data Schema, CMDB, Application/Access Control, Import Sets

• Self-Service & Process Automation (20%)

  • Topics: Knowledge Management, Service Catalog, Workflows/Flow Designer

• Introduction to Development (10%)

  • Topics: Scripting, Migration and Integration, Development

Course Description

Passing the ServiceNow Certified Application Developer (CAD) exam requires more than just reading the official documentation. You need practical exposure to the types of scenario-based questions that test your ability to actually design, develop, and implement custom applications on the ServiceNow platform. I created this practice test course to give you that exact exposure.

This testing environment mirrors the actual exam format, helping you validate your knowledge across core development practices, UI design, database administration, and process automation. Instead of simply memorizing facts, these mock exams challenge you to apply your scripting and configuration skills to real-world enterprise environments. By working through these questions, you will identify your weak points early and understand the exact logic required to choose the correct application structure, security control, or workflow trigger.

Below is a preview of the types of questions you will encounter inside the course.

Practice Questions Preview

1. In ServiceNow, which script object and method are correctly used to evaluate if the currently logged-in user possesses a specific role within a server-side script, such as an Access Control List (ACL) or Business Rule?

• Options:

  • A) gs.hasRole('role_name')

  • B) g_user.hasRole('role_name')

  • C) current.user.hasRole('role_name')

  • D) session.hasRole('role_name')

  • E) g_form.hasRole('role_name')

  • F) user.hasRole('role_name')

• Correct Answer: A

• Explanation:

2. When creating a custom Script Include that needs to be called directly from a Client Script using AJAX, which specific class must your Script Include extend?

• Options:

  • A) AbstractAjaxProcessor

  • B) GlideAjax

  • C) GlideRecord

  • D) ClientCallable

  • E) GlideSystem

  • F) ScriptableREST

• Correct Answer: A

• Explanation:

3. Which client-side API method is used to dynamically make a field mandatory on a ServiceNow form based on user interaction?

• Options:

  • A) g_form.setMandatory('field_name', true)

  • B) g_form.setRequired('field_name', true)

  • C) gs.setMandatory('field_name', true)

  • D) current.setMandatory('field_name', true)

  • E) g_user.setMandatory('field_name', true)

  • F) g_form.addMandatory('field_name')

• Correct Answer: A

• Explanation:

• Welcome to the Mock Exam Practice Tests Academy to help you prepare for your ServiceNow Certified Application Developer (CAD) Exam.

• You can retake the exams as many times as you want

• This is a huge original question bank

• You get support from instructors if you have questions

• Each question has a detailed explanation

• Mobile-compatible with the Udemy app

I hope that by now you're convinced! And there are a lot more questions inside the course.