ServiceNow Exam CIS-HAM Topic 5 Question 51 Discussion

According to the ServiceNow Product Documentation on Transfer Orders1, transfer orders are records that define the movement of assets from one stockroom to another1.They can be used to replenish the stock of assets, fulfill asset requests, or relocate assets1.

According to the ServiceNow Product Documentation on Transfer Order Line Tasks2, transfer order line tasks are records that define the actions that need to be performed for each transfer order line2.A transfer order line is a record that defines the quantity and model of the assets that are being transferred1.

The main purposes of transfer order line tasks are2:

To help track service levels and the time frame needed to complete a transfer order: Transfer order line tasks have a due date and a state that indicate the progress and completion of the transfer order line. They also have a priority and an assignment group that determine the urgency and the responsibility of the transfer order line. These fields help users to monitor and manage the service levels and the time frame needed to complete a transfer order.

To move transfer order lines from one stage to another: Transfer order line tasks have a type that defines the action that needs to be performed for the transfer order line, such as pick, pack, ship, or receive. As transfer order line tasks are completed, the transfer order line moves from one stage to another, such as requested, in transit, or received. These stages reflect the status and location of the assets that are being transferred.

1: ServiceNow Product Documentation: Transfer Orders

2: ServiceNow Product Documentation: Transfer Order Line Tasks