What types of CI's will be included in a report run against the cmdb_ci_computer table?

The correct answer identifies that the report will include configuration items (CIs) defined directly in the cmdb_ci_computer table and all child classes. This is due to the hierarchical nature of the Configuration Management Database (CMDB) in ServiceNow, where the cmdb_ci_computer table is a parent class for various computer-related CIs.

When querying the cmdb_ci_computer table, the report automatically encompasses not just those CIs explicitly defined within that table but also all items that inherit from it. Child classes might include specific types of computers, such as servers, laptops, or other specialized computer types that extend the base functionalities defined in the cmdb_ci_computer class. Therefore, any report generated from this table will naturally include these child classes, expanding the scope of the data gathered beyond the entries in the parent table.

Understanding this inheritance and hierarchy is vital when working with the CMDB, as it allows for comprehensive reporting and management of all related CIs in a structured manner.