ITIL · Question #6
What is the result of carrying out an activity, following a process or delivering an IT service known as?
The correct answer is A. Outcome. In ITIL terminology, the result of carrying out an activity, following a process, or delivering a service is formally defined as an 'outcome'.
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What is the result of carrying out an activity, following a process or delivering an IT service known as?
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- AOutcome
- BIncident
- CChange
- DProblem
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(39 responses)- A87% (34)
- B3% (1)
- C3% (1)
- D8% (3)
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In ITIL terminology, the result of carrying out an activity, following a process, or delivering a service is formally defined as an 'outcome'.
ITIL defines an 'outcome' as the result of carrying out an activity, following a process, or delivering an IT service. This term distinguishes the end result from the process or activity itself. It is a foundational ITIL concept used to align IT services with business value.
An incident is an unplanned interruption to or reduction in the quality of an IT service, not a general result of an activity.
A change is the addition, modification, or removal of anything that could affect IT services, not the result of an activity.
A problem is the cause of one or more incidents, not the result of carrying out an activity or process.
Concept tested: ITIL definition of outcome
Source: https://www.axelos.com/certifications/itil-service-management/itil-4-foundation
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