The CMDB Data Foundations Dashboard in ServiceNow is intended to provide ongoing, trend-based visibility into how well the CMDB ingestion and maintenance processes are functioning—not just point-in-time issue lists. This is why continual monitoring of its metrics is valuable.
Option B is correct because tracking active CIs updated in the last 90 days provides a strong indicator of data freshness and operational relevance. A healthy CMDB should reflect recent updates from Discovery, integrations, and governed manual processes. Monitoring this metric over time helps organizations detect stagnation, discovery failures, or integration issues early.
Option C is also correct because metrics for CIs processed by the Identification and Reconciliation Engine (IRE) directly indicate the effectiveness and adoption of governed ingestion practices. Consistent IRE processing confirms that integrations are not bypassing identification rules, reducing duplicates and improving trust in CMDB data. Trending this metric helps validate Data Foundations maturity.
Option A is incorrect because the dashboard is not designed to provide exhaustive audit failure lists; those are handled through certification and remediation workflows. Option D is also incorrect because orphan CIs are a specific health condition surfaced via health rules and remediation tools, not a core benefit metric for continual dashboard monitoring.
Therefore, the correct answers are B and C.
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