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ITIL · Question #367

Which of the following statements about processes is INCORRECT?

The correct answer is A. They are units of organizations designed to perform certain types of work. In ITIL, a process is a structured set of activities, not an organizational unit. The statement describing processes as 'units of organizations' incorrectly defines a function instead.

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Question

Which of the following statements about processes is INCORRECT?

Options

  • AThey are units of organizations designed to perform certain types of work
  • BWe must be able to measure them in a relevant manner
  • CThey deliver specific results
  • DThey respond to specific events

How the community answered

(32 responses)
  • A
    91% (29)
  • B
    6% (2)
  • C
    3% (1)

Why each option

In ITIL, a process is a structured set of activities, not an organizational unit. The statement describing processes as 'units of organizations' incorrectly defines a function instead.

AThey are units of organizations designed to perform certain types of workCorrect

ITIL defines functions as units of an organization specialized to perform certain types of work, not processes. A process is a set of coordinated activities that combine resources and capabilities to produce an outcome, making this statement an incorrect description of a process.

BWe must be able to measure them in a relevant manner

Measurability is a core characteristic of processes in ITIL - processes must be measurable so performance and outcomes can be evaluated, making this statement correct.

CThey deliver specific results

Delivering specific results is a defining characteristic of a process in ITIL, so this statement is correct and not the answer.

DThey respond to specific events

Responding to specific triggers or events is a fundamental characteristic of ITIL processes, so this statement is correct and not the answer.

Concept tested: ITIL process vs function characteristics and definitions

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

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