ITIL-FOUNDATION · Question #256
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.
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)- A3% (1)
- C6% (2)
- D91% (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.
A Problem Model is a predefined set of steps for handling a recurring problem type; it supports problem management, not business decision-making.
A Service Improvement Plan (SIP) is an action plan detailing specific steps to address service quality issues, not a tool for projecting business consequences.
A Request for Change (RFC) is a formal proposal to make a change, not a tool for projecting business consequences or supporting investment decisions.
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
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