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Which of the following types of service should be included in the scope of service portfolio management? 1. Those planned to be delivered 2. Those being delivered 3. Those that have been withdrawn…

The correct answer is B. All of the above. The service portfolio encompasses all services across their entire lifecycle - planned, active, and retired - giving a complete view of the provider's commitments and investments.

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Question

Which of the following types of service should be included in the scope of service portfolio management? 1. Those planned to be delivered 2. Those being delivered 3. Those that have been withdrawn from service

Options

  • A1 and 3 only
  • BAll of the above
  • C1 and 2 only
  • D2 and 3 only

How the community answered

(55 responses)
  • A
    2% (1)
  • B
    91% (50)
  • C
    2% (1)
  • D
    5% (3)

Why each option

The service portfolio encompasses all services across their entire lifecycle - planned, active, and retired - giving a complete view of the provider's commitments and investments.

A1 and 3 only

Excluding services currently being delivered is incorrect because the service catalog, which contains active services, is a core and essential component of the service portfolio.

BAll of the aboveCorrect

Service portfolio management covers all three categories: the service pipeline (services planned to be delivered), the service catalog (services currently being delivered), and retired services (those withdrawn from service). This comprehensive scope ensures the organization can manage commitments, investments, and decisions across the full service lifecycle, from conception through retirement.

C1 and 2 only

Excluding withdrawn services is incorrect because retired services remain part of the portfolio to inform historical analysis, resource planning, and future transition decisions.

D2 and 3 only

Excluding planned services is incorrect because the service pipeline, which tracks services under development or consideration, is a fundamental element of service portfolio management.

Concept tested: Service portfolio management scope and lifecycle categories

Source: https://www.axelos.com/best-practice-solutions/itil

Topics

#service portfolio management#portfolio scope#retired services#service lifecycle stages

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