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Micro-Certification – Automated
Test Framework Fundamentals
Exam Specification

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Introduction
The ServiceNow Automated Test Framework Fundamentals Micro-Certification Exam
Specification defines the purpose, audience, testing options, exam content coverage, test
framework, and prerequisites to become Automated Test Framework certified.

Exam Purpose
The ServiceNow Automated Test Framework Fundamentals Micro-Certification exam
certifies that a successful candidate has the fundamental skills and essential knowledge to
develop, execute, and administer testing using the Automated Test Framework.

Exam Audience
The ServiceNow Automated Test Framework Fundamentals Micro-Certification exam is
available to ServiceNow customers, partners, and employees.

Exam Preparation
Exam questions are based on official ServiceNow training materials, the ServiceNow
documentation site, and the ServiceNow Customer Success Center. Study materials posted
elsewhere online are not official and should not be used to prepare for the examination.

Prerequisite ServiceNow Training Path

ServiceNow requires the completion of the following prerequisite training course(s) in
preparation for the Automated Test Framework Fundamentals Micro-Certification exam.
Information provided in the following ServiceNow training course(s) contain source material
for the exam.

• Automated Test Framework Fundamentals *Upon completion the candidate will

be able to register for the Automated Test Framework Fundamentals Micro-
Certification exam.
Recommended Knowledge & Education
ServiceNow recommends completion of the following Training Course(s) and Certification(s)
in preparation for the exam.
• ServiceNow Fundamentals
• Automated Test Framework Product Documentation

Additional Knowledge & Experience

• General familiarity with industry terminology, acronyms, and initialisms
• Six (6) months field experience participating in ServiceNow deployment projects or
maintaining ServiceNow instances
• Familiarity with scripting in ServiceNow

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Exam Scope
The following table shows the topics on the exam and their weightings.

Learning Domain % of Exam

ATF Overview
1 13%
• Recognize the goals and benefits of using ATF
Run ATF Tests and Test Suites
• Run Tests and Test Suites
2 • Analyze Test and Test Suite Results 17%
• Understand the purpose and function of Client Test
Runners
Create ATF Tests
• Add and configure Test Steps to build out Tests
3 13%
• Understand how Test Step Configurations define
the behavior of Test Steps
Create ATF Test Suites
4 13%
• Create Test Suites to group related Tests together
Schedule ATF Test Suites
5 9%
• Execute Test Suites based on a variety of schedules
ATF Administration
• Configure and maintain the ATF testing
6 22%
environment
• Create Custom Test Step Configurations
ATF Tips and Techniques
7 13%
• Identify best practices for Test development
Total 100%

Exam Registration
Each candidate must register for the exam via Now Learning after successfully
completing the Automated Test Framework Fundamentals Micro-Certification prerequisite
training path. The exam is available directly through Now Learning as a non-proctored,
60-minute exam.

Exam Structure
The exam consists of approximately (23) questions. For each question on the examination,
there are multiple possible responses. The person taking the exam reviews the response
options and selects the most correct answer to the question.

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Multiple Choice (single answer)
For each multiple-choice question on the exam, there are at least four possible responses.
The candidate taking the exam reviews the response options and selects the one response
most accurately answers the question.
Multiple Select (select all that apply)
For each multiple-select question on the exam, there are at least four possible responses.
The question will state how many responses should be selected. The candidate taking the
exam reviews the response options and selects ALL responses that accurately answer the
question. Multiple-select questions have two or more correct responses.

Exam Results
After completing and submitting the exam, a pass or fail result is immediately calculated
and displayed to the candidate. More detailed results are not provided to the candidate.

Exam Retakes
A candidate is allowed up to three retakes for a Micro-Certification. Failing a Micro-
Certification exam four times will require you to re-complete the required paired
training content. There will be a 24-hour waiting period after each failed attempt to
ensure you have the proper time to prepare.

Sample Question(s)
Sample Item #1:

What tasks must be completed to run the delivered Quick Start Tests against your instance
data? Select three correct answers.

A. Copy the Quick Start Test

B. Add a Test Template
C. Schedule the Quick Start Test
D. Configure Test Step input variables
E. Install the Quick Start Test using its application or feature plugin

Answers: A,D,E

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