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SK0-003 · Question #733

The primary purpose of an SLA between the service provider and customer is to agree on which of the following?

The correct answer is D. Level of service including time limits for service, repair and replacement.. A Service Level Agreement (SLA) primarily defines the quality of service a provider guarantees to a customer, focusing on performance metrics and response times.

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Question

The primary purpose of an SLA between the service provider and customer is to agree on which of the following?

Options

  • AMonthly bandwidth limits, server configuration, and software baseline.
  • BNumber of dedicated technicians assigned to network issues.
  • CLevel of service including energy consumption, bandwidth and server color.
  • DLevel of service including time limits for service, repair and replacement.

How the community answered

(29 responses)
  • A
    3% (1)
  • C
    7% (2)
  • D
    90% (26)

Why each option

A Service Level Agreement (SLA) primarily defines the quality of service a provider guarantees to a customer, focusing on performance metrics and response times.

AMonthly bandwidth limits, server configuration, and software baseline.

While bandwidth limits and server configuration might be part of a broader contract, an SLA specifically focuses on the level of service rather than exact hardware or software baselines.

BNumber of dedicated technicians assigned to network issues.

An SLA defines service metrics and guarantees, not the specific staffing levels or personnel assignments of the service provider.

CLevel of service including energy consumption, bandwidth and server color.

Server color is irrelevant to service level; energy consumption and bandwidth might be metrics, but 'level of service' is a broader term that encompasses reliability and responsiveness.

DLevel of service including time limits for service, repair and replacement.Correct

Service Level Agreements (SLAs) explicitly detail the expected level of service, including guarantees related to uptime, performance, and specific timeframes for problem resolution, repairs, and component replacement. These time limits ensure the customer understands the provider's commitment to maintaining service availability and functionality.

Concept tested: Service Level Agreement (SLA) purpose

Topics

#SLA#Service management#IT operations#Uptime

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