ServiceNow CIS - Customer Service Management (CIS-CSM) Practice Test

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Exam overview and details

The ServiceNow Certified Implementation Specialist - Customer Service Management (CIS-CSM) certification validates the skills needed to implement and configure the ServiceNow Customer Service Management (CSM) application. The exam covers CSM core concepts including account and contact management, case management, entitlements and SLAs, agent workspace configuration, omni-channel routing, self-service portals, virtual agent setup, reporting and dashboards, and integration with other ServiceNow modules such as Field Service Management and IT Service Management. CIS-CSM candidates are expected to demonstrate hands-on implementation experience on the ServiceNow platform, including understanding of the CSM data model, workflow configuration, and customer-facing portal customization. This certification is valued by ServiceNow implementation partners and enterprise organizations deploying ServiceNow for external customer service operations.

Sample Questions

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Customer and Consumer Service Portal

Which of the following is correct about Household Entities?

Case management

What are employees with the Proxy Contact role allowed to do? (Choose 2.)

CSM Application Configuration

What changed about query rules and filters in Quebec?

CSM Fundamentals (Data Model, Customer/Consumer)

A ServiceNow CIS-CSM implementation team is working in a Washington DC to Xanadu-era Customer Service Management deployment. A team wants newly submitted CSM cases categorized from short descriptions using trained historical case data. Which capability is the best fit?

Customer and Consumer Service Portal

What features does the Customer Service Portal home provide? (Choose 3.)

Career Opportunities & Salary

Median salary: $105,850– Computer Systems Analysts

Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 -- Computer Systems Analysts (SOC 15-1211), US national. Occupation median, not a certification salary. (2025)

Computer Systems Analysts

Exam insights and study advice

In today's experience economy, customer service isn't a cost center-it's the frontline of your brand's reputation. Mastering ServiceNow CSM means you're not just fixing tickets; you're architecting moments that build loyalty and drive business growth. This certification validates your ability to design intelligent, proactive, and connected service experiences that make customers feel genuinely valued. It proves you can translate business needs into a platform that delivers real results, making you a crucial asset in any organization's digital transformation journey.

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What this exam covers

Use the published domain weights to plan your study. Practice results do not predict your certification exam score.

01CSM configuration

38%

Topics

  • CSM in ServiceNow
  • Routing and assignment
  • Case types
  • Channels

Learning objectives

  • CSM in ServiceNow
  • Routing and assignment
  • Case types
  • Channels

02CSM foundational data model

27%

Topics

  • Business models
  • Product models
  • Install base management
  • Contracts and entitlements

Learning objectives

  • Business models
  • Product models
  • Install base management
  • Contracts and entitlements

03Case management

17%

Topics

  • Case state flows
  • Major issue management
  • Case digests and service definitions
  • CSM workspace
  • Case actions, tasks, and escalations

Learning objectives

  • Case state flows
  • Major issue management
  • Case digests and service definitions
  • CSM workspace
  • Case actions, tasks, and escalations

04CSM Best Practices and Knowledge Management

10%

Topics

  • CSM Best Practices: ServiceNow Architecture
  • Customer Service End to End Processes
  • Defining Project Scope
  • Knowledge Management: Knowledge Functionality Overview
  • Article Quality Index (AQI)
  • Knowledge Blocks and Search
  • Bulk Translations

Learning objectives

  • CSM Best Practices: ServiceNow Architecture
  • Customer Service End to End Processes
  • Defining Project Scope
  • Knowledge Management: Knowledge Functionality Overview
  • Article Quality Index (AQI)
  • Knowledge Blocks and Search
  • Bulk Translations

05CSM Workspace, Portals, Service Catalog, Analytics, and Reporting

8%

Topics

  • Portals and Service Catalog
  • Special handling notes, SLAs, and Targeted communications
  • Platform Analytics and Reporting

Learning objectives

  • Portals and Service Catalog
  • Special handling notes, SLAs, and Targeted communications
  • Platform Analytics and Reporting

Exam Details CIS-CSM | $150 USD | 1 hour 30 minutes

Exam Code CIS-CSM
Vendor ServiceNow
Exam Cost $150 USD
Passing Score Scaled score; the cut score is not publicly disclosed and is not always 70%.
Time Limit 1 hour 30 minutes
Exam questions 60
Question TypesMultiple Choice, Multiple Select
Retake Policy 7-day waiting period after first failed attempt. Full exam fee required for retake. Certifications must be maintained via delta exams after each major release.
Exam Format Linear
Online Proctoring Available
Exam rules No notes, books, or external resources. Closed-book exam. ServiceNow platform access not provided during exam. Proctor monitors via webcam.
Available In
English

Frequently Asked Questions

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