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Which of the following are reasons why ITIL is successful? 1. ITIL is vendor neutral 2. It does not prescribe actions 3. ITIL represents best practice

The correct answer is A. All of the above. ITIL's success is attributed to three core characteristics - vendor neutrality, a non-prescriptive approach, and representation of industry best practices.

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Question

Which of the following are reasons why ITIL is successful? 1. ITIL is vendor neutral 2. It does not prescribe actions 3. ITIL represents best practice

Options

  • AAll of the above
  • B1 and 3 only
  • C1 and 2 only
  • D2 and 3 only

How the community answered

(16 responses)
  • A
    94% (15)
  • D
    6% (1)

Why each option

ITIL's success is attributed to three core characteristics - vendor neutrality, a non-prescriptive approach, and representation of industry best practices.

AAll of the aboveCorrect

All three statements are valid reasons for ITIL's adoption. Vendor neutrality means ITIL applies across any technology platform, the non-prescriptive nature allows organizations to adapt guidance to their own context rather than follow rigid mandates, and its foundation in globally proven best practices gives it credibility and practical value across diverse industries.

B1 and 3 only

Excluding statement 2 is incorrect because ITIL's non-prescriptive quality is explicitly recognized as a key reason organizations can adopt it flexibly without being forced into a single rigid approach.

C1 and 2 only

Excluding statement 3 is incorrect because being built on best practices is one of ITIL's foundational strengths, providing evidence-based guidance rather than untested theory.

D2 and 3 only

Excluding statement 1 is incorrect because vendor neutrality is a primary reason for ITIL's widespread global adoption, allowing it to be applied regardless of which technology vendors or platforms an organization uses.

Concept tested: Core reasons for ITIL framework success

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

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#ITIL characteristics#vendor neutral#best practice#non-prescriptive

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