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ITIL-FOUNDATION · Question #390

Which of the following is NOT defined as part of every process?

The correct answer is C. Functions. In ITIL, every process is defined by roles, inputs and outputs, and metrics - but functions are separate organizational constructs and are not components of a process definition.

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Question

Which of the following is NOT defined as part of every process?

Options

  • ARoles
  • BInputs and outputs
  • CFunctions
  • DMetrics

How the community answered

(31 responses)
  • A
    3% (1)
  • B
    3% (1)
  • C
    94% (29)

Why each option

In ITIL, every process is defined by roles, inputs and outputs, and metrics - but functions are separate organizational constructs and are not components of a process definition.

ARoles

Roles are a required component of every process, specifying accountability and responsibility for process activities.

BInputs and outputs

Inputs and outputs are fundamental to every process definition, describing what the process consumes and what it produces.

CFunctionsCorrect

Functions in ITIL are self-contained organizational units, such as the Service Desk or Technical Management, that use resources and capabilities to perform specific work. They are explicitly distinguished from processes and are not listed among the standard components that define a process. A process is characterized by its roles, inputs, outputs, triggers, activities, and metrics - functions are a parallel concept, not a process component.

DMetrics

Metrics are a required component of every process, enabling measurement of its efficiency and effectiveness.

Concept tested: ITIL process definition components versus functions

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

Topics

#process characteristics#process components#functions#metrics

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