InReport Designer, theDatasection is used to specifygrouping and calculationsto be performed on the report's dataset.
Youselect the tablefrom which the report will pull data.
You definefiltersto limit the dataset.
You specify"Group By" fieldsto categorize data.
You applyaggregations (SUM, COUNT, AVG, etc.)to perform calculations on fields.
A. Style– Controlsvisual appearance(colors, fonts, chart type, etc.) but doesnot handle data grouping or calculations.
B. Format– Used forformattingelements but doesnot control grouping or data calculations.
D. Configure– There is no "Configure" section inReport Designer; settings are managed under other sections.
E. Group By– While "Group By" is usedwithintheDatasection, it is not a separate section itself.
ServiceNow Report Designer – Data Configuration
ServiceNow CSA Training Module:"Creating and Configuring Reports"
What Happens in the "Data" Section?Why Other Answers Are Incorrect:References from Certified System Administrator (CSA) Official Documentation:
