ITIL · Question #56
Which of the following is the correct definition of an outcome?
The correct answer is B. The result of carrying out an activity, following a process or delivering an IT service. An outcome is defined in ITIL as the result of carrying out an activity, following a process, or delivering an IT service.
Question
Which of the following is the correct definition of an outcome?
Options
- AThe results specific to the clauses in a service level agreement (SLA)
- BThe result of carrying out an activity, following a process or delivering an IT service
- CAll the accumulated knowledge of the service provider
- DAll incidents reported to the service desk
How the community answered
(22 responses)- B91% (20)
- C5% (1)
- D5% (1)
Why each option
An outcome is defined in ITIL as the result of carrying out an activity, following a process, or delivering an IT service.
SLA clauses define targets and metrics for service performance; results specific to SLA clauses are measurements, not the definition of an outcome.
ITIL defines an outcome as the result of carrying out an activity, following a process, or delivering an IT service - focusing on the end result produced for or by a customer. This distinguishes outcomes from outputs, which are tangible or intangible deliverables, and places emphasis on the value or change realized.
Accumulated knowledge of the service provider describes the Service Knowledge Management System (SKMS), not an outcome.
Incidents reported to the service desk are unplanned interruptions or reductions in service quality, not a definition of an outcome.
Concept tested: ITIL definition of outcome vs output
Source: https://www.axelos.com/certifications/itil-service-management/itil-4-foundation
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