Question

[Snow preck]

What are some of the benefits of extending an existing table such as the Task table when creating a new application?
a) You can repurpose existing fields by simply changing the label.

b) Use existing fields with no modifications.

c) Existing logic from the parent table will be automatically applied to the new table.

d) All of the parent table records are copied to the new table.

A. a, b, c, and d

B. a and b

C.b and c

D.a, b, and c

[dgarad · Accepted solution]

Hi @Snow preck 

correct answer is 

D.a, b, and c

[reshmakore57046]

Hello,

As per my knowledge and experience, the correct answers are : b,c

Explanation:

When you extend an existing table like the Task table in ServiceNow:

• B: The new table inherits all the fields from the parent table. These fields can be used directly without any changes.
  
  
• C: The logic associated with the parent table (like business rules, workflows, and ACLs) is also inherited. This helps maintain consistency and reduces the need to rewrite logic.
  

On the other hand:

• A: Option A is partially true, but you don't just change the label to repurpose fields, you would potentially change the purpose of the field's usage for the new table.Simply changing field labels doesn't change the field's purpose or function. This is not considered a best practice or benefit of table extension.
  
  
• 😧 No records from the parent table are copied to the new table. The table structure is inherited, not the data.
  
  

Regards,
Reshma Kore.