The Unified Map is designed to provide enhanced visual insight and analysis across the CMDB by consolidating configuration item (CI) relationships from multiple sources—such as Discovery, Service Mapping, and manual relationships—into a single, interactive view. While traditional Service Mapping maps are optimized for modeling and understanding application-to-infrastructure dependencies, the Unified Map extends this capability with more flexible visualization and exploration features.

Option B is correct because the Unified Map allows users to zoom in and out, enabling both high-level overviews and detailed inspections of complex CI relationships. This capability is particularly valuable in large enterprise environments where services may span hundreds or thousands of infrastructure components. Zoom functionality supports impact analysis, troubleshooting, and architectural reviews without overwhelming the user with unnecessary detail.

Option C is also correct because the Unified Map supports filtering of map nodes based on user preferences. Administrators and analysts can filter by CI class, relationship type, lifecycle state, or other attributes, allowing them to focus on what is most relevant to their task—such as identifying only production CIs, security-relevant components, or a specific technology stack. This aligns strongly with Data Foundations principles by improving usability and decision-making without altering underlying data.

Option A is incorrect because modifying the number of levels displayed is a characteristic more closely associated with Service Mapping configuration rather than an added Unified Map capability. Option D is incorrect because visibility into an application and its host is a core Service Mapping function, not an enhancement unique to the Unified Map.

In summary, the Unified Map adds value by improving interactivity, flexibility, and user-driven insight across the CMDB.