ITIL · Question #301
Which of the following statements about communication within Service Operation are CORRECT? (1) All communication must have an intended purpose or resultant action (2) Communication should not take pl
The correct answer is C. Both of the above. ITIL Service Operation communication principles require that all communication have a defined purpose and a clear, identified audience.
Question
Which of the following statements about communication within Service Operation are CORRECT? (1) All communication must have an intended purpose or resultant action (2) Communication should not take place without a clear audience
Options
- A1 only
- B2 only
- CBoth of the above
- DNone of the above
How the community answered
(45 responses)- B2% (1)
- C93% (42)
- D4% (2)
Why each option
ITIL Service Operation communication principles require that all communication have a defined purpose and a clear, identified audience.
Selecting only Statement 1 is incomplete - ITIL explicitly states that communication must also be targeted at a defined audience, making Statement 2 equally valid and required.
Selecting only Statement 2 is incomplete - ITIL equally requires that all communication carry an intended purpose or lead to a resultant action, making Statement 1 also a valid and defined principle.
Both statements accurately reflect ITIL Service Operation communication guidelines. Statement 1 is correct because purposeless communication wastes resources and creates confusion during operational activities. Statement 2 is correct because communication without an identified audience fails to reach the right stakeholders, undermining coordination, escalation, and effective incident response.
Both statements are accurate, formally documented ITIL Service Operation communication principles, so dismissing both as incorrect is wrong.
Concept tested: ITIL Service Operation communication principles and guidelines
Source: https://www.axelos.com/certifications/itil-service-management/itil-foundation
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