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ITIL-FOUNDATION · Question #217

Who is responsible for ensuring that the Request Fulfilment process is being performed according to the agreed and documented process?

The correct answer is B. The Process Owner. The Process Owner is accountable for ensuring a process is performed as designed and documented. This is a core ITIL governance responsibility distinct from operational roles.

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Question

Who is responsible for ensuring that the Request Fulfilment process is being performed according to the agreed and documented process?

Options

  • AThe IT Director
  • BThe Process Owner
  • CThe Service Owner
  • DThe Customer

How the community answered

(43 responses)
  • A
    5% (2)
  • B
    91% (39)
  • C
    2% (1)
  • D
    2% (1)

Why each option

The Process Owner is accountable for ensuring a process is performed as designed and documented. This is a core ITIL governance responsibility distinct from operational roles.

AThe IT Director

The IT Director holds strategic leadership responsibility but is not accountable for the execution compliance of a specific process.

BThe Process OwnerCorrect

The Process Owner is specifically accountable for ensuring that the process is fit for purpose, documented, and being followed correctly across the organization. This role owns the process design, metrics, and compliance - making them the appropriate party to ensure adherence to the agreed process definition.

CThe Service Owner

The Service Owner is accountable for a specific IT service end-to-end, not for ensuring a process is followed according to its documentation.

DThe Customer

The Customer receives the outcomes of the process but has no accountability for how the internal process is governed or executed.

Concept tested: ITIL Process Owner accountability and governance

Source: https://www.axelos.com/certifications/itil-service-management/itil-foundation

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