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Which types of communication would the functions within service operation use? 1. Communication between data centre shifts 2. Communication related to changes 3. Performance reporting 4. Routine…

The correct answer is D. All of the above. ITIL Service Operation defines all four listed communication types as necessary for effective operation of service functions.

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Question

Which types of communication would the functions within service operation use? 1. Communication between data centre shifts 2. Communication related to changes 3. Performance reporting 4. Routine operational communication

Options

  • A1 only
  • B2 and 3 only
  • C1, 2 and 4 only
  • DAll of the above

How the community answered

(27 responses)
  • A
    4% (1)
  • B
    7% (2)
  • C
    4% (1)
  • D
    85% (23)

Why each option

ITIL Service Operation defines all four listed communication types as necessary for effective operation of service functions.

A1 only

This is incorrect because service operation functions require far more than shift handover communications - change, performance, and routine communications are equally essential.

B2 and 3 only

This is incorrect because shift handover communications (item 1) and routine operational communications (item 4) are also required, not just change and performance reporting.

C1, 2 and 4 only

This is incorrect because performance reporting (item 3) is also an explicitly required communication type in service operation and cannot be excluded.

DAll of the aboveCorrect

ITIL Service Operation explicitly identifies multiple communication types that operational functions must use. These include inter-shift handover communications for continuity, change-related communications for coordination with Change Management, performance reporting for transparency and accountability, and routine operational communications for day-to-day management. All four are listed in ITIL guidance as required communication forms within service operation.

Concept tested: ITIL service operation communication types and channels

Source: https://www.axelos.com/resource-hub/glossary

Topics

#service operation#operational communication#performance reporting#shift handover

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