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Which of the following BEST describes an operational level agreement (OLA)?

The correct answer is B. It is an agreement between a supplier and another part of the same organization that assists with. An Operational Level Agreement (OLA) is an internal agreement between the IT service provider and another unit within the same organization, defining responsibilities that support SLA delivery.

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Question

Which of the following BEST describes an operational level agreement (OLA)?

Options

  • AIt contains targets that underpin those within an SLA to ensure that targets will not be breached
  • BIt is an agreement between a supplier and another part of the same organization that assists with
  • CIt is a written agreement between a supplier and the IT customer(s), defining the key service
  • DIt is a legally binding contract outlining services delivered to an IT service provider that underpin a

How the community answered

(39 responses)
  • A
    5% (2)
  • B
    92% (36)
  • C
    3% (1)

Why each option

An Operational Level Agreement (OLA) is an internal agreement between the IT service provider and another unit within the same organization, defining responsibilities that support SLA delivery.

AIt contains targets that underpin those within an SLA to ensure that targets will not be breached

While OLA targets do help protect SLA targets, this description omits the defining characteristic that an OLA is an internal agreement between parts of the same organization.

BIt is an agreement between a supplier and another part of the same organization that assists withCorrect

An OLA is defined in ITIL as an agreement between an IT service provider and another internal part of the same organization, such as a network team or facilities group. It specifies internal roles, responsibilities, and targets that collectively underpin the commitments made to customers in an SLA. Unlike an SLA or underpinning contract, it is an internal, non-legally-binding arrangement.

CIt is a written agreement between a supplier and the IT customer(s), defining the key service

This describes a Service Level Agreement (SLA), which is a formal agreement between an IT service provider and its customer defining key service targets and responsibilities.

DIt is a legally binding contract outlining services delivered to an IT service provider that underpin a

This describes an Underpinning Contract (UC), which is a legally binding agreement with an external third-party supplier whose services underpin IT service delivery.

Concept tested: Operational Level Agreement definition and internal scope

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

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