Which PA formula returns the global target?
Short answer
C pa.getGlobalTarget($[[Number of open incidents]], score_end)
Question
Key Takeaways
This question tests knowledge of specific PA Formula Utilities, distinguishing between
getTargetandgetGlobalTargetto ensure the correct global value is retrieved.
To retrieve the global target for a specific indicator in ServiceNow Performance Analytics, the correct function is pa.getGlobalTarget. The community confirms this is the standard method for accessing global target values based on an indicator and date.
Common mistake: The most common wrong answer is Option A (`pa.getTarget`), likely chosen because it sounds similar, but it does not specifically return the *global* target as explicitly requested by the question.
Expert Analysis
Why the Answer Is Correct
Option C is correct because pa.getGlobalTarget(String indicator, Object onDate) is the specific function designed to return the global target associated with an indicator for a specified date. The official ServiceNow documentation cited in the community comments confirms this syntax and purpose.
Why the Other Options Are Wrong
Option A, pa.getTarget, is incorrect because while it retrieves a target, it is not the specific function for the global target. Options B and D, pa.getTargetGap and pa.Target, are incorrect as they refer to different utility functions or invalid syntax that do not match the requirement to return the global target value.
Community Comment Notes
The community strongly supports Option C with 100% of the votes. Two users provided official documentation links verifying getGlobalTarget as the correct function, while one outlier comment incorrectly suggested Option A without providing supporting evidence.
Official Reference
- https://www.servicenow.com/docs/bundle/washingtondc-now-intelligence/page/use/performance-analytics/PAFormulaUtil/reference/PAFU-getGlobalTarget_S_O.html
- https://www.servicenow.com/docs/bundle/washingtondc-now-intelligence/page/use/performance-analytics/PAFormulaUtil/concept/PAFormulaUtils.html
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Exam Strategy
When faced with questions about specific function syntax in ServiceNow, look for keywords in the function name that match the requirement, such as 'Global' in this case. Always prioritize functions that explicitly describe the action requested in the question stem.
Community Votes
100% of anonymous learners picked answer C. Votes are pick records left by other test-takers — they are not the verified answer.
Discussion 3 contributions
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pa.getTarget()function is used to retrieve the target for a specific indicator and a specific date. The[[Number of open incidents]]represents the indicator for which the target is being retrieved, andscore_endis likely a variable representing the date for which the target should be retrieved.