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ITIL · Question #70

Where should the following information be stored? 1. The experience of staff 2. Records of user behaviour 3. Supplier's abilities and requirements 4. User skill levels

The correct answer is D. The service knowledge management system (SKMS). This question tests understanding of the scope and purpose of the Service Knowledge Management System (SKMS) in ITIL.

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Question

Where should the following information be stored? 1. The experience of staff 2. Records of user behaviour 3. Supplier's abilities and requirements 4. User skill levels

Options

  • AThe forward schedule of change
  • BThe service portfolio
  • CA configuration management database (CMDB)
  • DThe service knowledge management system (SKMS)

How the community answered

(16 responses)
  • A
    6% (1)
  • B
    6% (1)
  • D
    88% (14)

Why each option

This question tests understanding of the scope and purpose of the Service Knowledge Management System (SKMS) in ITIL.

AThe forward schedule of change

The forward schedule of change records approved and planned changes over time, not knowledge about staff, users, or suppliers.

BThe service portfolio

The service portfolio documents services across their full lifecycle from pipeline to retirement, not human or behavioural knowledge.

CA configuration management database (CMDB)

The CMDB stores configuration items (CIs) and their relationships and attributes, not human knowledge, staff experience, or behavioural records.

DThe service knowledge management system (SKMS)Correct

The SKMS is the broadest knowledge repository in ITIL, designed to capture and store all organizational knowledge relevant to service management - including staff experience, records of user behaviour, supplier abilities and requirements, and user skill levels. It encompasses subsystems like the CMS and CMDB, making it the only option capable of holding all four types of listed information.

Concept tested: ITIL SKMS scope and knowledge management information types

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

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