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# Exercises

# Exercises {#ariaid-title1}

* Release version: Yokohama
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* Updated July 31, 2025
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* ![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 1 minute to read

Exercises are used to provide continuous testing and improving of continuity plans. You can use the exercises to finalize your business continuity plan and improve its effectiveness and usability in an actual crisis event. You
can manage your exercises in the BCM Configurable Workspace.

## Steps involved in creating an exercise {#exercise-management-uib__section_n2b_cpt_byb}

Typically, the following steps are involved in creating an exercise:

* The BCM program manager creates an exercise either from the Home page or the Exercises record page in the List view of the BCM UIB Workspace.
* The BCM program manager adds additional details for the exercise such as an asset, plan, and event task.
* The BCM program manager submits the event task related to the exercise for an approval.
* The assigned BCM program manager reviews the details on the event task and approves the exercise.
* The exercise is moved to the Approved state. An approved exercise is moved to the Archived state later.
* The BCM program manager can generate the PDF of the details and save a copy for reference.
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## Types of exercises {#exercise-management-uib__section_b4g_klz_r2c}

The BCM application creates the following types of exercises:

* Functional
* Simulation
* Tabletop
* Walkthrough
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## Creating an exercise in Business Continuity Workspace {#exercise-management-uib__section_krr_tys_byb}

If you're the BCM program manager, you can create an exercise in Business Continuity Workspace by using one of the following options:

* You can navigate to the Exercises tab and select Create exercise as shown in the following example.

  For information on the cards and action buttons in the Exercises tab, see [Home page view](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/RKw29BrakO3pcq6vRwyogA "The Home page in Business Continuity Workspace serves as the landing page of the BCM application.").
* You can also navigate to the List view and select New in the Exercises records.
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To create an exercise in Business Continuity Workspace, see [Structured workflows for exercises](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/8NjI~3f5szY0t4kbf2WBNw "Perform the structured workflows that are outlined in this section to manage an exercise in Business Continuity Workspace (also known as BCM Configurable Workspace).").

## Grouping the event tasks {#exercise-management-uib__section_p5r_jrd_fhc}

For information on working with the grouped event tasks, see [Grouping similar event tasks in events](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/e9RbzWoOvGfWCZKCj6b~bA "In BCM, when the same plan is activated multiple times, it can result in multiple redundant tasks. Starting with BCM release 9.0.x, the Similar tasks groups tab in events helps you to eliminate redundant tasks by grouping duplicate tasks from multiple plans for similar scenarios. This functionality streamlines event task management and reduces duplication of efforts.").