Platform Scripting Flashcards
What are plugins?
Plugins are software components that provide additional optional features and functionalities within a ServiceNow instance.
What should a system administrator do before adding s script to ServiceNow?
The system administrator should always check the list of available plug-ins first to see if the functionality they are looking for can be activated this way 
Where to find Plugins?
All>System Definition>Plugins
What is demo data?
They are sample records that are designated to illustrate plug-in features for common use cases. Loading demo data is a good policy when first installing the plugging in a development and test distance.
What is Scripting on ServiceNow?
It is the customization of an instance and/or application using JavaScript
Is it a good practice to customize your instance using scripts?
No, it is considered good practice to customize your instance without scripting. Use a condition builder whatever possible to configure straight forward conditions and actions. 
What are APIs?
Application Programming Interfaces, provide classes and methods that you can use in scripts to define and customize functionality 
Where are script execute?
JavaScript me execute, client-side (web browser), or server side (service, and I’ll database) and can fundamentally alter the baseline behaviour of an instance and user experience 
What is a Round trip?
It is the request of an end user plus the response of the server, which takes time
What are client scripts?
Clients creates make real time changes to the appearance of the user interface, especially forms
Client, scripts execute on the client-side
What is a UI policy?
A UI policy is a rule that is applied to a form or a list to dynamically change information on the form itself
What’s the difference between Data policy in UI policy?
UI policies are only enforced on data, entered into a form or list (passing through the UI). Whereas data policies are applied to all data entered into the platform: form (UI), import sets, or web services. 
Where does data policy runs and how you how can you change it?
Data policy execute server side, it can. I also run as a UI policy client side by setting the value of its Use as UI policy on client attribute to true. 
What are UI actions?
User interface actions add buttons, links, and context menu items on forms and lists, making the UI, more interactive, customizable, and specific to user activities 
Where can UI actions execute?
user interface actions can execute the client side and/or server side depending on the client check box selection. If this field is not selected, it will execute server side only.
