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ITIL-FOUNDATION · Question #273

Who is responsible for ensuring that the Request Fulfillment process is being performed according to the agreed and documented process?

The correct answer is D. The Request Fulfillment Process Owner. The Process Owner holds accountability for ensuring a process is performed according to the agreed and documented standards, which is distinct from the operational role of the Process Manager.

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Question

Who is responsible for ensuring that the Request Fulfillment process is being performed according to the agreed and documented process?

Options

  • AThe Service Desk Manager
  • BThe Service Manager
  • CThe Request Fulfillment Process Manager
  • DThe Request Fulfillment Process Owner

How the community answered

(33 responses)
  • A
    3% (1)
  • B
    3% (1)
  • C
    6% (2)
  • D
    88% (29)

Why each option

The Process Owner holds accountability for ensuring a process is performed according to the agreed and documented standards, which is distinct from the operational role of the Process Manager.

AThe Service Desk Manager

The Service Desk Manager is responsible for operating the Service Desk function and its staff, not for governing or ensuring compliance of the Request Fulfillment process documentation.

BThe Service Manager

The Service Manager has broad responsibility for overall IT service delivery and strategy, but does not hold specific process-level accountability for individual processes like Request Fulfillment.

CThe Request Fulfillment Process Manager

The Request Fulfillment Process Manager is responsible for the day-to-day operational running and coordination of the process, not for overall process accountability and ensuring documented standards are upheld.

DThe Request Fulfillment Process OwnerCorrect

In ITIL, the Process Owner is accountable for the overall quality and governance of the process, including ensuring it is properly documented and executed according to agreed standards. This governance and accountability role is explicitly separate from the Process Manager, who handles day-to-day execution.

Concept tested: ITIL Process Owner role and process governance accountability

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

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