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.
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)- A90% (35)
- B3% (1)
- C5% (2)
- D3% (1)
Why each option
A process is a structured set of activities, not an organizational unit - that distinction belongs to functions in ITIL terminology.
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.
Measurability is a defining characteristic of processes in ITIL - every process must produce measurable outputs to enable continual improvement.
Delivering specific results is a core characteristic of a process - processes exist precisely to produce defined, predictable outputs.
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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