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ITIL-FOUNDATION · Question #367

Which of the following statements about processes is INCORRECT?

The correct answer is A. They are units of organizations designed to perform certain types of work. A process is a structured set of activities, not an organizational unit - that distinction belongs to functions in ITIL terminology.

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Question

Which of the following statements about processes is INCORRECT?

Options

  • AThey are units of organizations designed to perform certain types of work
  • BWe must be able to measure them in a relevant manner
  • CThey deliver specific results
  • DThey respond to specific events

How the community answered

(39 responses)
  • A
    90% (35)
  • B
    3% (1)
  • C
    5% (2)
  • D
    3% (1)

Why each option

A process is a structured set of activities, not an organizational unit - that distinction belongs to functions in ITIL terminology.

AThey are units of organizations designed to perform certain types of workCorrect

In ITIL, 'units of organizations designed to perform certain types of work' defines a Function, not a process. A process is a structured set of activities designed to accomplish a specific objective, and it is defined by inputs, activities, outputs, and triggers - not by organizational grouping.

BWe must be able to measure them in a relevant manner

Measurability is a defining characteristic of processes in ITIL - every process must produce measurable outputs to enable continual improvement.

CThey deliver specific results

Delivering specific results is a core characteristic of a process - processes exist precisely to produce defined, predictable outputs.

DThey respond to specific events

Responding to specific triggering events is a valid characteristic of processes in ITIL - processes are initiated by defined triggers or inputs.

Concept tested: ITIL process definition vs function definition

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

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