ITIL-FOUNDATION · Question #236
Which of the following statements about processes is INCORRECT?
The correct answer is A. They are units of organizations. In ITIL, 'units of organizations' describes functions, not processes - processes are structured sets of activities that can span multiple organizational units.
Question
Which of the following statements about processes is INCORRECT?
Options
- AThey are units of organizations
- BThey are measurable
- CThey deliver specific results
- DThey respond to specific events
How the community answered
(40 responses)- A88% (35)
- B8% (3)
- C3% (1)
- D3% (1)
Why each option
In ITIL, 'units of organizations' describes functions, not processes - processes are structured sets of activities that can span multiple organizational units.
ITIL draws a clear distinction between processes and functions. Functions are self-contained organizational units - such as the Service Desk or IT Operations Management - with dedicated resources, capabilities, and roles. Processes, by contrast, are structured sets of activities with defined inputs, outputs, triggers, and metrics that typically span multiple organizational units, meaning they are not units of organizations themselves.
Processes are measurable by definition - they have performance indicators, metrics, and defined outputs that can be quantified and monitored.
Delivering specific results is a core characteristic of ITIL processes - each process exists to produce a defined, identifiable output.
Responding to specific events or triggers is another defining characteristic of ITIL processes - each process is initiated by a specific trigger or event.
Concept tested: ITIL process characteristics versus functions
Source: https://www.axelos.com/certifications/itil-service-management/itil-4-foundation
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