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Which statement is CORRECT?

The correct answer is D. A process is a structured set of activities designed to accomplish a specific objective. ITIL precisely defines a process as a structured set of activities designed to accomplish a specific objective, making option D the correct statement.

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Question

Which statement is CORRECT?

Options

  • AA function is a set of responsibilities allocated to a service manager
  • BA process is a team or group of people and the tools they use to perform one or more activities
  • CA function is a set of specialized organizational capabilities
  • DA process is a structured set of activities designed to accomplish a specific objective

How the community answered

(41 responses)
  • A
    2% (1)
  • B
    5% (2)
  • C
    2% (1)
  • D
    90% (37)

Why each option

ITIL precisely defines a process as a structured set of activities designed to accomplish a specific objective, making option D the correct statement.

AA function is a set of responsibilities allocated to a service manager

A function is not simply a set of responsibilities allocated to a service manager - the ITIL definition of a function is a team or group of people and the tools they use to carry out one or more activities.

BA process is a team or group of people and the tools they use to perform one or more activities

The description in option B - a team or group of people and the tools they use - matches the ITIL definition of a function, not a process.

CA function is a set of specialized organizational capabilities

A function is not defined as 'a set of specialized organizational capabilities' - that phrase loosely describes services or competencies; a function is specifically a team or group with tools that performs activities.

DA process is a structured set of activities designed to accomplish a specific objectiveCorrect

The ITIL definition of a process is 'a structured set of activities designed to accomplish a specific objective.' This definition emphasizes that processes are activity-based, structured, and goal-oriented, which clearly distinguishes them from functions, which are organizational units consisting of people and tools performing activities.

Concept tested: ITIL definitions of process versus function

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

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