Exam CIS-SIR topic 1 question 56 discussion

The correct answer is C. Although both A and C grant users the specified access. The admin role is overkill for this particular use case. Think about it logically you want a user to be able to use REST API Explorer so you give them access to everything? Makes zero sense. The question asks what's the MINIMUM role required and the answer is C.

The REST API Explorer is available to users with the rest_api_explorer role or the admin role.

Correct answer is AC, please refer to ServiceNow Docs link = https://developer.servicenow.com/dev.do#!/learn/courses/vancouver/app_store_learnv2_rest_vancouver_rest_integrations/app_store_learnv2_rest_vancouver_inbound_rest_integrations/app_store_learnv2_rest_vancouver_introduction_to_the_rest_api_explorer

Vancouver ebook p. 199: "Users with the rest_api_explorer role can access the REST API"

the "admin" role might indeed have access to the REST API Explorer, but it's not the specific role required for this functionality. The "rest_api_explorer" role is typically the role designated for accessing and using the REST API Explorer tool specifically. This role provides access to the REST API Explorer without granting all the administrative privileges associated with the "admin" role. The correct answer depends on the configuration and permissions in your specific ServiceNow instance. While "admin" could potentially access the REST API Explorer, it's not the recommended or specific role for this purpose. If your instance allows "admin" access to the REST API Explorer, that's an instance-specific configuration.

Explanation: ebook p.177, useres with the rest_api_explorer role (e.g.: developers_) can access the REST API Explorer. Admin role allows acces to Web Services (verified in the course provided SN instance).