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Which of the following could BEST be described as "A decision support and planning tool that projects the likely consequences of a business action"?

The correct answer is D. A Business Case. The phrase 'a decision support and planning tool that projects the likely consequences of a business action' is the ITIL definition of a Business Case.

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Question

Which of the following could BEST be described as "A decision support and planning tool that projects the likely consequences of a business action"?

Options

  • AA Problem model
  • BA Service Improvement Plan (SIP)
  • CA Request for Change (RFC)
  • DA Business Case

How the community answered

(35 responses)
  • A
    3% (1)
  • C
    6% (2)
  • D
    91% (32)

Why each option

The phrase 'a decision support and planning tool that projects the likely consequences of a business action' is the ITIL definition of a Business Case.

AA Problem model

A Problem Model is a predefined set of steps for handling a recurring problem type; it supports problem management, not business decision-making.

BA Service Improvement Plan (SIP)

A Service Improvement Plan (SIP) is an action plan detailing specific steps to address service quality issues, not a tool for projecting business consequences.

CA Request for Change (RFC)

A Request for Change (RFC) is a formal proposal to make a change, not a tool for projecting business consequences or supporting investment decisions.

DA Business CaseCorrect

A Business Case is the ITIL artifact specifically defined as a decision support and planning tool used to project the likely consequences of a business action, including costs, benefits, and risks. It is used during Service Strategy and Continual Service Improvement to justify investments or changes. No other ITIL document serves this exact decision-support and consequence-projection purpose.

Concept tested: ITIL Business Case definition identification

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

Topics

#business case#decision support#planning#service improvement plan

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