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ITIL-FOUNDATION · Question #269

Which of the following statements about processes is INCORRECT?

The correct answer is D. The definition of Process Control is "The activity of planning and regulating a process, with the. The incorrect statement about processes is D, which presents an inaccurate or incomplete version of the ITIL definition of Process Control.

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Question

Which of the following statements about processes is INCORRECT?

Options

  • AThe output from a process has to conform to operational norms derived from business objectives
  • BThe objective of any IT process should be expressed in terms of business benefits and goals
  • CA process may define policies, standards and guidelines
  • DThe definition of Process Control is "The activity of planning and regulating a process, with the

How the community answered

(37 responses)
  • A
    11% (4)
  • B
    16% (6)
  • C
    3% (1)
  • D
    70% (26)

Why each option

The incorrect statement about processes is D, which presents an inaccurate or incomplete version of the ITIL definition of Process Control.

AThe output from a process has to conform to operational norms derived from business objectives

Process outputs conforming to operational norms derived from business objectives is a correct ITIL principle, as processes must produce results that are traceable to and aligned with business goals.

BThe objective of any IT process should be expressed in terms of business benefits and goals

Expressing IT process objectives in terms of business benefits and goals is a correct ITIL principle, since all service management processes should demonstrate value in business terms.

CA process may define policies, standards and guidelines

A process being able to define policies, standards, and guidelines is a correct ITIL principle, as processes provide the governance structures within which activities are performed.

DThe definition of Process Control is "The activity of planning and regulating a process, with theCorrect

The correct ITIL definition of Process Control is 'the activity of planning and regulating a process, with the objective of performing the process in an effective, efficient, and consistent manner' - if choice D deviates from this by omitting the stated objective or substituting a different purpose, it is factually incorrect. The three stated objectives - effectiveness, efficiency, and consistency - are all required elements of the definition, and any version that omits or alters them misrepresents the ITIL framework. The other three options all reflect accurate and verifiable ITIL principles about process design and governance.

Concept tested: ITIL process definition and Process Control accuracy

Source: https://www.axelos.com/certifications/itil-service-management/itil-4-foundation

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