In ServiceNow, theActivitysection on a task record provides areal-time log of all recent updates, including field changes, comments, and system-generated events.

Displays achronological historyof changes made to a record.

IncludesWork Notes,Additional Comments, andField Changes.

Showswho made the changeandwhen it occurred.

Can befilteredto show only specific types of updates (e.g., comments, field changes).

A. Timeline →Incorrect

There is no standard "Timeline" section on a task record.

Visual Task Boards (VTBs)have timelines, but task records useActivity.

B. Journal →Incorrect

ServiceNowdoes nothave a "Journal" section for task records.

Journal fields(e.g., "Additional Comments" and "Work Notes") store specific updates, butActivityprovides the full record history.

C. Audit Log →Incorrect

TheAudit Log (sys_audit table)tracks changes but is not displayed directly on task records.

Admins need tomanually querytheAudit Logfor historical changes.

Activity Stream Overview

Understanding Journal Fields

Key Features of the Activity Section:Why Other Options Are Incorrect?Official ServiceNow Documentation Reference: