CAS-PA practice question 7 of 10

How do you create and associate breakdowns on the breakdown source form?

Full set: 24 questions
Answer options
A: By selecting the 'New' button on the 'Breakdowns' related list Correct answer
B: From the 'Additional actions' menu
C: From the 'Create Breakdowns' related link
D: By adding multiple 'Facts tables' under the Source tab
Correct Answer:
A. By selecting the 'New' button on the 'Breakdowns' related list
Explanation

In ServiceNow Performance Analytics, a Breakdown Source defines the unique set of elements used to group indicator data. When viewing an existing Breakdown Source record form (pacubes), associated breakdowns are displayed in the 'Breakdowns' related list at the bottom of the form. To create a new breakdown that uses this specific breakdown source, click the 'New' button on the 'Breakdowns' related list. This action opens a new Breakdown form with the Breakdown Source field automatically populated with the current breakdown source record, allowing you to create and associate the breakdown directly.

Why Incorrect

B: The 'Additional actions' menu provides standard record operations (like Save or Reload Form) and does not contain options to create or associate breakdowns. C: There is no standard 'Create Breakdowns' related link on the Breakdown Source form for creating or linking breakdowns. D: A Breakdown Source is defined using a single facts table and field; adding multiple facts tables is structurally invalid and does not create breakdowns.

References

1. ServiceNow Product Documentation (Washington DC): Performance Analytics > Create a breakdown source (Doc ID: pacreatebreakdownsource).

2. ServiceNow Product Documentation (Washington DC): Performance Analytics > Create a breakdown (Doc ID: pacreatebreakdown).

3. ServiceNow Product Documentation (Vancouver): Performance Analytics Setup and Configuration Guide > Linking Breakdowns to Breakdown Sources.

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