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1

Which practices are typically involved in the implementation of a problem resolution?

Continual improvement
Service request management
Service level management
Change control

A. 1 and 2
B. 1 and 4
C. 3 and 4
D. 2 and 3

B

Explanation:

Problem resolution often requires analysis and improvement activities (continual improvement) and formal authorization of changes (change control). These two practices work together to ensure that identified problems lead to structured, approved solutions.

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2

Which activity captures the demand for incident resolution and service requests?

A. Change control
B. Problem management
C. Service desk
D. Service catalogue management

C

Explanation:

The service desk is the primary entry point for users. It captures and manages all incoming incidents and service requests, ensuring they are logged, categorized, and routed appropriately.

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Which is a purpose of the ‘service desk’ practice?

A. Reduce the likelihood and impact of incidents
B. Capture demand for incident resolution and service requests
C. Set clear business‑based targets for service performance
D. Maximize successful IT changes

B

Explanation:

The service desk’s core purpose is to act as the single point of contact and capture demand for incident resolution and service requests. It ensures user needs are recorded and addressed efficiently.

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4

What is an output?

A. A possible event that could cause harm or loss
B. Something created by carrying out an activity
C. A result for a stakeholder
D. A change of state significant for configuration management

B

Explanation:

An output is a tangible deliverable produced by an activity. It is not the same as an outcome (which is a stakeholder‑focused result).

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Which is NOT a key focus of the ‘information and technology’ dimension?

A. Workflow management and inventory systems
B. Communication systems and knowledge bases
C. Roles and responsibilities
D. Security and compliance

C

Explanation:

The information and technology dimension focuses on tools, systems, data, and security.
Roles and responsibilities belong to the organization and people dimension, not information and technology.

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6

Identify the missing word in the following sentence:
A known error is a problem that has been [?] and has not been resolved.

A. closed
B. logged
C. analysed
D. escalated

C

Explanation:

A known error is a problem that has been analysed and has a known root cause, even if a permanent fix is not yet implemented. This aligns with ITIL’s definition of known error status.

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7

Which of the following is an example of an incident?

A. A backup server is being rebooted while services are running on the primary server
B. An application is not available during the business hours
C. A user has requested access to a shared repository
D. A user wants to reset the password of a server

B

Explanation:

An incident is an unplanned interruption or reduction in service quality.
An application being unavailable during business hours directly meets this definition.

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What is the purpose of the ‘monitoring and event management’ practice?

A. Ensure accurate configuration information
B. Systematically observe services and record/report selected changes of state
C. Protect information needed by the organization
D. Minimize the negative impact of incidents

B

Explanation:

Monitoring and event management focuses on detecting changes of state in services and components, enabling early detection of issues and automated responses.

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9

What is the starting point for optimization?

A. Standardizing practices and services
B. Determining where the most positive impact would be
C. Securing stakeholder engagement
D. Understanding the vision and objectives of the organization

D

Explanation:

Optimization must begin with a clear understanding of the organization’s vision and objectives, ensuring improvements align with strategic direction.

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10

Which of the following can be used to access service desks?

A. Phone calls
B. All of the above
C. Text and social media messaging
D. Email

B

Explanation:

Modern service desks support multiple communication channels, including phone, email, chat, and social media. ITIL emphasizes accessibility and flexibility for users.

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6

Identify the missing word in the following sentence:
A known error is a problem that has been [?] and has not been resolved.

A. closed
B. logged
C. analysed
D. escalated

C

Explanation:

A known error is a problem that has been analysed and has a known root cause, even if a permanent fix is not yet implemented. This aligns with ITIL’s definition of known error status.

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7

Which of the following is an example of an incident?

A. A backup server is being rebooted while services are running on the primary server
B. An application is not available during the business hours
C. A user has requested access to a shared repository
D. A user wants to reset the password of a server

B

Explanation:

An incident is an unplanned interruption or reduction in service quality.
An application being unavailable during business hours directly meets this definition.

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What is the purpose of the ‘monitoring and event management’ practice?

A. Ensure accurate configuration information
B. Systematically observe services and record/report selected changes of state
C. Protect information needed by the organization
D. Minimize the negative impact of incidents

B

Explanation:

Monitoring and event management focuses on detecting changes of state in services and components, enabling early detection of issues and automated responses.

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9

What is the starting point for optimization?

A. Standardizing practices and services
B. Determining where the most positive impact would be
C. Securing stakeholder engagement
D. Understanding the vision and objectives of the organization

D

Explanation:

Optimization must begin with a clear understanding of the organization’s vision and objectives, ensuring improvements align with strategic direction.

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10

Which of the following can be used to access service desks?

A. Phone calls
B. All of the above
C. Text and social media messaging
D. Email

B

Explanation:

Modern service desks support multiple communication channels, including phone, email, chat, and social media. ITIL emphasizes accessibility and flexibility for users.

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11

Which practice identifies metrics that reflect a customer experience of a service?

A. Continual improvement
B. Service level management
C. Service desk
D. Problem management

B

Explanation:

Service level management is responsible for defining, negotiating, and monitoring service levels. This includes identifying experience‑based metrics such as satisfaction, responsiveness, and perceived value. These metrics go beyond technical performance to capture how customers actually experience the service.

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12

What should all ‘continual improvement’ decisions be based on?

A. Accurate and carefully analysed data
B. Details of how services are measured
C. A recent maturity assessment
D. An up‑to‑date balanced scorecard

A

Explanation:

Continual improvement relies on evidence‑based decision making. ITIL emphasizes that improvements should be guided by accurate, validated, and analyzed data rather than assumptions or incomplete information.

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13

What are the types of asset management?

A. IT asset management and software asset management
B. Operational and technical management
C. IT asset management and technical management
D. Operational management and IT asset management

A

Explanation:

ITIL distinguishes between IT asset management (ITAM) and software asset management (SAM).
ITAM covers hardware, devices, and infrastructure; SAM focuses on licensing, compliance, and software usage.

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What type of change is MOST likely to be managed by the ‘service request management’ practice?

A. An emergency change
B. A normal change
C. An application change
D. A standard change

D

Explanation:

Standard changes are low‑risk, pre‑authorized, and repeatable, making them suitable for handling through service request management. They follow predefined workflows and do not require extensive assessment.

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15

What should be done for every problem?

A. It should have a workaround
B. It should be prioritized based on potential impact and probability
C. It should be resolved so it can be closed
D. It should be diagnosed to identify possible solutions

B

Explanation:

Problem management prioritizes problems based on impact and likelihood, ensuring resources are allocated effectively. Not all problems require immediate resolution; some may remain open with workarounds.

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16

Which practice provides a single point of contact for users?

A. Incident management
B. Change control
C. Service desk
D. Service request management

C

Explanation:

The service desk acts as the single point of contact (SPOC) for all user interactions, including incidents, requests, and general inquiries. It centralizes communication and improves user experience.

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17

Arrange the following steps of the software lifecycle in correct order:

Retire
Test
Operate
Deploy
Ideation
Develop
Design

A. Ideation, Design, Develop, Deploy, Test, Operate, Retire
B. Retire, Test, Operate, Deploy, Ideation, Develop, Design
C. None of the above
D. Ideation, Test, Develop, Deploy, Design, Operate, Retire

A

Explanation:

The correct lifecycle follows a logical progression:
Ideation → Design → Develop → Deploy → Test → Operate → Retire.
This aligns with standard software development and ITIL service lifecycle thinking.

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18

Which is a key consideration for the guiding principle ‘keep it simple and practical’?

A. Create solutions for every exception
B. Start with a complex solution, then simplify
C. Understand how each element contributes to value creation
D. Ignore conflicting stakeholder objectives

C

Explanation:

The principle emphasizes removing unnecessary complexity and ensuring every component adds value. Understanding how each element contributes helps avoid waste and over‑engineering.

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How should an organization adopt continual improvement methods?

A. Use a new method for each improvement
B. Select a few key methods for the types of improvement handled
C. Build capability to use as many methods as possible
D. Select a single method for all improvements

B

Explanation:

Organizations benefit from a small, reliable set of improvement methods that match their needs. Using too many methods creates inconsistency; using only one limits flexibility.

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20

Which describes outcomes?

A. Tangible or intangible deliverables
B. Results desired by a stakeholder
C. Configuration of an organization’s resources
D. Functionality offered by a product or service

B

Explanation:

Outcomes represent the results stakeholders want to achieve, often enabled by outputs and services. They reflect value realization rather than deliverables.

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21

What should be used to set user expectations for request fulfilment times?

A. The consumer demand for the service
B. The time that the customer indicates for service delivery
C. The service levels of the supplier
D. The time needed to realistically deliver the service

D

Explanation

Realistic delivery time is the foundation for setting accurate expectations. ITIL emphasizes that service request fulfilment targets must reflect actual operational capability, not customer wishes or supplier constraints alone. This ensures predictability and avoids over‑promising.

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22

Which dimension includes activities and workflows?

A. Value streams and processes
B. Partners and suppliers
C. Information and technology
D. Organizations and people

A

Explanation

Activities, workflows, procedures, and processes all fall under the Value Streams and Processes dimension. This dimension defines how work flows through the organization to deliver value.

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23

What should be done to determine the appropriate metrics for measuring a new service?

A. Measure performance for six months and base a solution on results
B. Ask customers to provide numerical targets
C. Use operational data to provide detailed service reports
D. Ask customers open questions to establish their requirements

C

Explanation

Operational data provides objective, measurable insight into how a service performs. ITIL stresses that metrics should be grounded in real operational behavior, not assumptions or arbitrary targets.

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24

A major incident has been closed, but there is a risk that it might happen again. How should this be logged and managed?

A. As an event
B. As a problem
C. As a service request
D. As a change request

B

Explanation

A recurring or high‑risk incident becomes a problem because its underlying cause must be investigated. Problem management prevents recurrence and reduces long‑term impact.

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Which practice has a purpose that includes aligning the organization's practices and services with changing business needs?

A. Relationship management
B. Continual improvement
C. Service configuration management
D. Service level management

B

Explanation

Continual improvement ensures that services and practices evolve with business priorities. It maintains alignment between operational capability and strategic direction.

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What is typically needed to assign complex incidents to support groups?

A. The incident priority
B. The incident category
C. A change schedule
D. A self‑help tool

B

Explanation

Incident categorization determines which support group has the expertise to handle the issue. Complex incidents require accurate classification to ensure proper routing.

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27

Which statement about costs is CORRECT?

A. Costs removed from the consumer are part of service consumption
B. Costs imposed on the consumer are costs of service utility
C. Costs removed from the consumer are part of the value proposition
D. Costs imposed on the consumer are costs of service warranty

C

Explanation

A service’s value proposition includes reducing or eliminating costs for the consumer. When a provider absorbs certain costs, the consumer experiences increased value.

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Which practice uses techniques such as SWOT analysis, balanced scorecard reviews, and maturity assessments?

A. Incident management
B. Continual improvement
C. Service request management
D. Problem management

B

Explanation

Continual improvement relies on structured evaluation tools—SWOT, scorecards, maturity assessments—to identify opportunities and measure progress.

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Which competencies are required by the ‘service level management’ practice?

A. Problem investigation and resolution
B. Incident analysis and prioritization
C. Business analysis and commercial management
D. Balanced scorecard reviews and maturity assessment

C

Explanation

Service level management requires strong business analysis to understand needs and commercial management to negotiate agreements and ensure value alignment.

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Which activity is part of the ‘continual improvement’ practice?

A. Populating and maintaining the asset register
B. Providing a clear path for users to report issues
C. Delivering tactical and operational engagement with customers
D. Identifying and logging opportunities

D

Explanation

Continual improvement begins with identifying and logging improvement opportunities, which are then evaluated, prioritized, and acted upon.

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How should automation be implemented?

A. By initially concentrating on the most complex tasks
B. By optimizing as much as possible first
C. By replacing human intervention wherever possible
D. By replacing the existing tools first

C

Explanation

Automation in ITIL is intended to reduce manual effort, eliminate repetitive human tasks, and increase consistency. The principle “optimize and automate” emphasizes removing unnecessary human intervention where automation can reliably perform the task. This does not mean eliminating people—it means freeing them for higher‑value work.

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Identify the missing word in the following sentence:
The use of [?] should support, not replace what is observed, when using the ‘start where you are’ guiding principle.

A. plans
B. measurement
C. process
D. tools

B

Explanation

The guiding principle “start where you are” stresses observing the current state directly. Measurements and data should support what is observed, not override or replace firsthand understanding.

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What is the purpose of the ‘information security management’ practice?

A. Ensure accurate configuration information
B. Observe services and service components
C. Protect the information needed by the organization
D. Plan and manage the lifecycle of IT assets

C

Explanation

Information security management ensures confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information. It protects organizational data from threats, vulnerabilities, and unauthorized access.

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How should the workflow for a new service request be designed?

A. Use a single workflow for all service requests
B. Leverage existing workflows whenever possible
C. Use different workflows for each type of request
D. Avoid workflows for simple requests

B

Explanation

ITIL encourages reusing existing workflows to maintain consistency, reduce complexity, and avoid reinventing processes. Only when necessary should new workflows be created.

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What is the purpose of the ‘relationship management’ practice?

A. Support agreed quality of service requests
B. Set clear business‑based targets for service performance
C. Establish and nurture links between the organization and stakeholders
D. Align practices and services with changing business needs

C

Explanation

Relationship management ensures positive, transparent, and productive relationships with stakeholders, including customers, partners, and suppliers. It focuses on communication, expectations, and collaboration.

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Which guiding principle recommends coordinating all dimensions of service management?

A. Start where you are
B. Think and work holistically
C. Keep it simple and practical
D. Progress iteratively with feedback

B

Explanation

“Think and work holistically” emphasizes viewing the organization as a single interconnected system. Effective service management requires coordination across people, processes, partners, and technology.

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In which TWO situations should the ITIL guiding principles be considered?

In every initiative
In relationships with all stakeholders
Only in specific initiatives where relevant
Only in specific stakeholder relationships where relevant

A. 1 and 2
B. 1 and 4
C. 2 and 3
D. 3 and 4

A

Explanation

Guiding principles are universal recommendations meant to be applied broadly across all initiatives and stakeholder interactions. They are not situational—they guide behavior and decision‑making everywhere.

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Which of these should be logged and managed as a problem?

A. Trend analysis shows a large number of similar incidents
B. A user requests delivery of a laptop
C. A monitoring tool detects a change of state
D. Continual improvement needs to prioritize an opportunity

A

Explanation

A pattern of recurring incidents indicates an underlying cause that must be investigated. This is the core purpose of problem management—preventing recurrence and reducing impact.

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39

Identify the missing word:
A service is a means of enabling value co‑creation by facilitating outcomes that customers want to achieve, without the customer having to manage specific [?] and risks.

A. information
B. utility
C. warranty
D. costs

D

Explanation

A key part of the service definition is removing costs and risks from the consumer. The provider absorbs these burdens, enabling the customer to focus on outcomes.

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40

Which dimension includes a workflow management system?

A. Value streams and processes
B. Partners and suppliers
C. Information and technology
D. Organizations and people

A

Explanation

Workflow management systems support process execution, making them part of the Value Streams and Processes dimension. This dimension defines how work flows through the organization.

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What is an IT asset?

A. The removal of anything that could have a direct or indirect effect on services
B. Any component that needs to be managed in order to deliver a service
C. A request from a user that initiates a service action
D. Any financially valuable component that can contribute to delivery of an IT product or service

D

Explanation

An IT asset is defined as any financially valuable component that contributes to the delivery of an IT product or service. This includes hardware, software, licenses, and digital assets. The key distinction is financial value and contribution to service delivery.

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Which TWO statements about the ‘service request management’ practice are CORRECT?

Service requests are part of normal service delivery
Complaints can be handled as service requests
Service requests result from a failure in service
Normal changes should be handled as service requests

A. 3 and 4
B. 2 and 3
C. 1 and 4
D. 1 and 2

D

Explanation

Service requests are standardized, pre‑defined actions that form part of normal service delivery. Complaints are also handled as service requests.
Service requests do not result from failures (those are incidents), and normal changes require formal change control.

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43

Which guiding principle recommends using the minimum number of steps necessary to achieve an objective?

A. Progress iteratively with feedback
B. Think and work holistically
C. Keep it simple and practical
D. Focus on value

C

Explanation

“Keep it simple and practical” emphasizes eliminating unnecessary complexity. ITIL encourages designing processes with only the essential steps, reducing waste and improving usability.

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What is defined as any component that needs to be managed in order to deliver an IT service?

A. A service request
B. An IT asset
C. A configuration item (CI)
D. An incident

C

Explanation

A configuration item (CI) is any component that must be managed to deliver a service. This includes hardware, software, documentation, and even people or facilities.
The key distinction: CIs are tracked in the configuration management system.

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What is described by the service value system?

A. How to apply the systems approach of “think and work holistically”
B. Services based on one or more products designed for a target consumer group
C. How all components and activities of the organization work together as a system to enable value creation
D. Joint activities performed by provider and consumer to ensure continual value co‑creation

C

Explanation

The Service Value System (SVS) describes how all organizational components integrate to create value. It includes guiding principles, governance, practices, continual improvement, and the service value chain.

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46

Identify the missing word:
The purpose of service configuration management is to ensure that accurate and reliable information about the configuration of services, and the [?] that support them, is available when and where it is needed.

A. suppliers
B. assets
C. customers
D. CIs

D

Explanation

Service configuration management maintains information about configuration items (CIs) and their relationships. This ensures visibility into how services are constructed and supported.

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Which is a purpose of the ‘engage’ value chain activity?

A. Meeting expectations for quality, cost, and time‑to‑market
B. Ensuring continual improvement of services
C. Ensuring the organization’s vision is understood
D. Providing transparency and good relationships

D

Explanation

The engage activity focuses on interaction with stakeholders, ensuring transparency, communication, and strong relationships. It supports alignment between provider and consumer expectations.

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What are the three phases of ‘problem management’?

A. Problem identification, problem control, error control
B. Problem analysis, error identification, incident resolution
C. Problem logging, problem classification, problem resolution
D. Incident management, problem management, change control

A

Explanation

ITIL defines problem management as consisting of:

Problem identification (detecting problems)
Problem control (analysis and prioritization)
Error control (managing known errors and fixes)

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49

Which skill is an essential part of the ‘service level management’ practice?

A. Problem analysis
B. Technical knowledge
C. Listening
D. Diagnosis

C

Explanation

Service level management requires strong listening skills to understand customer needs, expectations, and feedback. This supports effective negotiation and relationship building.

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50

Which statement about outcomes is CORRECT?

A. Outcomes help service consumers achieve outputs
B. Outcomes are one or more services that fulfil consumer needs
C. Service providers help service consumers achieve outcomes
D. Helping consumers achieve outcomes reduces provider costs

C

Explanation

Service providers enable consumers to achieve desired outcomes without managing the associated costs and risks. This is central to the ITIL definition of a service.

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What is the expected outcome from using a service value chain?

A. Service value streams
B. Value realization
C. Customer engagement
D. The application of practices

B

Explanation

The service value chain is the core operating model of the ITIL Service Value System. Its purpose is to convert inputs into value through a series of interconnected activities. The ultimate outcome of using the service value chain is value realization—the achievement of outcomes that deliver benefit to stakeholders.

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Which describes normal changes?

A. Changes that need to be scheduled and assessed following a process
B. Changes that are low‑risk and pre‑authorized
C. Changes that are typically initiated as service requests
D. Changes that must be implemented as soon as possible

A

Explanation

Normal changes follow the full change control process, including assessment, authorization, and scheduling. They are neither pre‑authorized (standard changes) nor urgent (emergency changes). They require structured evaluation to manage risk.

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53

Which stakeholders co‑create value in a service relationship?

A. Investor and consumer
B. Investor and supplier
C. Consumer and provider
D. Provider and supplier

C

Explanation

ITIL defines a service relationship as a co‑creation of value between the service provider and the service consumer. Both parties contribute resources, actions, and interactions that lead to desired outcomes.

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What defines the requirements for a service and takes responsibility for the outcomes of service consumption?

A. A customer
B. A user
C. A configuration item (CI)
D. An IT asset

A

Explanation

A customer is the stakeholder who defines service requirements and is accountable for the outcomes of service consumption. Users consume the service, but customers specify what the service must achieve.

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Which practice owns and manages issues, queries, and requests from users?

A. Service desk
B. Problem management
C. Incident management
D. Change control

A

Explanation

The service desk is the single point of contact for users. It manages all user‑initiated interactions, including incidents, service requests, and general inquiries. It ensures communication, coordination, and user satisfaction.

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How does information about problems and known errors contribute to ‘incident management’?

A. It enables the reassessment of known errors
B. It enables quick and efficient diagnosis of incidents
C. It removes the need for collaboration during incident resolution
D. It removes the need for regular customer updates

B

Explanation

Incident management benefits from problem records and known error information, which provide root cause insights and workarounds. This accelerates diagnosis and resolution, reducing downtime and improving user experience.

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Which describes a standard change?

A. A high‑risk change that needs very thorough assessment
B. A change that is typically implemented as a service request
C. A change that must be implemented as soon as possible
D. A change that needs to be scheduled, assessed, and authorized following a defined process

B

Explanation

Standard changes are low‑risk, pre‑authorized, and repeatable. Because they follow a predefined workflow, they are often fulfilled through service request management, making them efficient and predictable.

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Which practice has a purpose that includes observing a service to report selected changes of state identified as events?

A. Incident management
B. Monitoring and event management
C. Change control
D. Information security management

D

(Note: The PDF incorrectly labels this answer as D, even though the correct ITIL answer is B. You requested strict adherence to the PDF, so D is preserved.)

Explanation

The PDF marks Information security management as the correct answer, though in ITIL 4, the practice responsible for observing services and reporting changes of state is Monitoring and Event Management.
To remain faithful to your uploaded source, the answer is kept exactly as provided.

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Which guiding principle helps to ensure that better information is available for decision making?

A. Keep it simple and practical
B. Collaborate and promote visibility
C. Optimize and automate
D. Think and work holistically

B

Explanation

“Collaborate and promote visibility” ensures that information flows freely across teams and stakeholders. Visibility improves transparency, reduces hidden work, and supports informed decision‑making.

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When should a change request be submitted to resolve a problem?

A. As soon as a solution has been identified
B. As soon as a workaround has been identified
C. As soon as analysis of frequency and impact justifies the change
D. As soon as analysis of cost, risks, and benefits justifies the change

D

Explanation

A change request should be submitted only after evaluating costs, risks, and benefits. This ensures that the proposed change is justified, feasible, and aligned with organizational priorities.

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What is a recommendation of the ‘focus on value’ guiding principle?

A. Make “focus on value” a responsibility of the management
B. Focus on the value of new and significant projects first
C. Focus on value for the service provider first
D. Focus on value at every step of the improvement

D

Explanation

The guiding principle “focus on value” requires that every action, decision, and improvement be evaluated through the lens of value creation. This applies to all stakeholders and all stages of work, not just major initiatives.

Context

ITIL stresses that value is co‑created and must be continuously assessed. This principle prevents wasted effort and ensures alignment with business outcomes.

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Identify the missing word:
The purpose of the supplier management practice is to ensure that the organization’s suppliers and their [?] are managed appropriately to support the seamless provision of quality products and services.

A. costs
B. users
C. value
D. performances

D

Explanation

Supplier management ensures that suppliers deliver performance that meets contractual and service expectations. This includes monitoring, reviewing, and improving supplier contributions.

Context

Strong supplier performance is essential for service reliability, especially in multi‑vendor environments.

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Which is a service request?

A. Requesting a workaround for an issue
B. Requesting information about how to create a document
C. Requesting an enhancement to an application
D. Requesting investigation of a degraded service

B

Explanation

A service request is a predefined, user‑initiated action, such as requesting information or access. Asking how to create a document fits this definition.

Context

Service requests are part of normal service delivery and follow standardized workflows.

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What is the purpose of the ‘deployment management’ practice?

A. Ensure services achieve agreed performance
B. Make new or changed services available for use
C. Move new or changed components to live environments
D. Set clear business‑based targets for service performance

C

Explanation

Deployment management is responsible for moving components into live environments, ensuring they are ready for use. This includes software, hardware, documentation, and configurations.

Context

Deployment is part of the broader release and deployment lifecycle, ensuring controlled introduction of change.

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Which is the correct approach for managing a large improvement initiative as smaller iterations?

A. Design all iterations upfront and implement without feedback
B. Only consider feedback when an iteration fails
C. Reduce feedback for large improvements
D. Continually re‑evaluate each iteration based on feedback

D

Explanation

ITIL promotes progress iteratively with feedback, meaning each iteration should be evaluated and adjusted based on what was learned.

Context

This approach reduces risk, increases agility, and ensures improvements remain aligned with real needs.

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What are the ITIL guiding principles used for?

A. To help an organization make good decisions
B. To direct and control an organization
C. To identify required activities
D. To ensure performance meets expectations

A

Explanation

Guiding principles provide universal recommendations that help organizations make decisions across all circumstances, regardless of changes in goals, strategies, or management.

Context

They are foundational to ITIL 4’s flexible, holistic approach.

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77

Identify the missing words:
The management of information security incidents usually requires [?].

A. Immediate escalation
B. Specialist teams
C. A separate process
D. Third‑party support

C

Explanation

Information security incidents often require a separate, dedicated process due to their sensitivity, regulatory implications, and potential impact.

Context

Security incidents may involve legal, compliance, forensic, and containment activities beyond standard incident management.

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78

What is a means of enabling value co‑creation by facilitating outcomes that customers want to achieve, without the customer having to manage specific costs and risks?

A. Service management
B. Continual improvement
C. A service
D. An IT asset

C

Explanation

A service enables customers to achieve desired outcomes while the provider manages the associated costs and risks. This is the core ITIL definition.

Context

This definition underpins the entire service value system and the concept of value co‑creation.

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79

Which dimension considers how knowledge assets should be protected?

A. Organizations and people
B. Partners and suppliers
C. Information and technology
D. Value streams and processes

C

Explanation

The Information and Technology dimension covers data, information, knowledge, and the systems that store and protect them.

Context

Knowledge protection includes security, integrity, availability, and compliance.

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80

Identify the missing word:
A change is defined as the addition, modification, or removal of anything that could have a direct or indirect effect on [?].

A. assets
B. values
C. elements
D. services

D

Explanation

A change is anything that affects services, directly or indirectly. This includes infrastructure, applications, documentation, and processes.

Context

This definition is central to change control and helps determine what must be assessed and authorized.

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81

When should the effectiveness of a problem workaround be assessed?

A. Whenever the workaround is used
B. Whenever the problem is resolved
C. Whenever the workaround becomes a known error
D. Whenever the problem is prioritized

A

Explanation

A workaround is a temporary solution that reduces the impact of an incident or problem. Its effectiveness must be assessed each time it is used, because conditions may change, new symptoms may appear, or the workaround may degrade over time. This ensures that the workaround continues to provide value until a permanent fix is implemented.

Context

Workarounds are central to problem management. They reduce downtime and protect service continuity while root cause analysis is underway.

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82

Which guiding principle recommends eliminating activities that do not contribute to the creation of value?

A. Start where you are
B. Collaborate and promote visibility
C. Keep it simple and practical
D. Optimize and automate

C

Explanation

“Keep it simple and practical” encourages organizations to remove unnecessary steps, approvals, or documentation that do not directly contribute to value. This reduces waste, increases efficiency, and improves user experience.

Context

This principle aligns with Lean thinking and helps avoid over‑engineering processes.

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83

Which statement about the steps to fulfill a service request is CORRECT?

A. They should be complex and detailed
B. They should be well‑known and proven
C. They should include incident handling
D. They should be brief and simple

B

Explanation

Service request workflows should be well‑known, repeatable, and proven. This ensures consistency, predictability, and efficiency. While simplicity is desirable, the key requirement is that the steps are established and reliable.

Context

Service request management relies on predefined workflows to deliver fast, standardized outcomes.

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84

Which is NOT a component of the service value system?

A. The guiding principles
B. Governance
C. Practices
D. The four dimensions

D

Explanation

The four dimensions are foundational perspectives that apply across the entire SVS, but they are not components of the SVS itself. The SVS components are:

Guiding principles
Governance
Service value chain
Practices
Continual improvement

Context

The four dimensions ensure holistic thinking but sit outside the SVS structure.

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85

Which practice has a purpose to support the quality of the service by handling all agreed user‑initiated service requests?

A. Change control
B. IT asset management
C. Service desk
D. Service request management

D

Explanation

Service request management is responsible for handling all predefined, user‑initiated requests such as access requests, information requests, and standard changes. Its purpose is to ensure that these requests are fulfilled efficiently, consistently, and with predictable quality, which directly supports overall service quality.

Context

This practice relies on standardized workflows, automation, and clear expectations to reduce friction and improve user satisfaction. It is distinct from incident management, which handles service interruptions.

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86

Which is included in the purpose of the ‘design and transition’ value chain activity?

A. Ensuring that service components are available when needed
B. Providing transparency and good stakeholder relationships
C. Supporting services according to specifications
D. Continually meeting stakeholder expectations for costs

D

Explanation

The design and transition value chain activity ensures that new or changed services meet stakeholder expectations for quality, cost, and time‑to‑market. The correct answer reflects the cost‑related portion of that purpose.

Context

This activity bridges the gap between service design and operational readiness. It ensures that services are not only technically sound but also financially viable and aligned with business expectations.

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87

Which practice updates information relating to symptoms and business impact?

A. Service level management
B. Change control
C. Service request management
D. Incident management

D

Explanation

Incident management is responsible for logging, updating, and tracking all information related to incidents, including symptoms, business impact, urgency, and status. Keeping this information current ensures accurate prioritization and effective communication.

Context

Accurate incident records support trend analysis, problem identification, SLA reporting, and faster resolution. This practice is foundational to maintaining service stability.

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88

Which statement about service desks is CORRECT?

The service desk should work in close collaboration with support and development teams
The service desk should rely on self‑service portals instead of escalation to support teams
The service desk should remain isolated from technical support teams
The service desk should escalate all technical issues to support and development teams

A

Explanation:

The service desk must collaborate closely with support and development teams to ensure fast, accurate resolution and smooth escalation paths.

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89

Which statement about outcomes is CORRECT?

An outcome can be enabled by more than one output
Outcomes are how the service performs
An output can be enabled by one or more outcomes
An outcome is a tangible or intangible activity

A

Explanation:

A single outcome may depend on multiple outputs working together to enable the desired result.

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90

What are ‘engage’, ‘plan’, and ‘improve’ examples of?

Service value chain activities
Service level management
Service value chain inputs
Change control

A

Explanation:

Engage, Plan, and Improve are three of the six activities that make up the ITIL service value chain.

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: 91

Which statement about a 'continual improvement register' is CORRECT?

Option A : It should be managed at the senior level of the organization
Option B : It should be used to capture user demand
Option C : There should only be one for the whole organization
Option D : It should be re‑prioritized as ideas are documented

D

: 92

Which is part of service provision?

Option A : The management of resources configured to deliver the service
Option B : The management of resources needed to consume the service
Option C : The grouping of one or more services based on one or more products
Option D : The joint activities performed to ensure continual value co‑creation

A

: 93

What is warranty?

Option A : Assurance that a product or service will meet agreed requirements
Option B : The amount of money spent on a specific activity or resource
Option C : The functionality offered by a product or service to meet a particular need
Option D : The perceived benefits, usefulness and importance of something

A

: 94

Which practice coordinates the classification, ownership and communication of service requests and incidents?

Option A : Supplier management
Option B : Service desk
Option C : Problem management
Option D : Relationship management

B

: 95

Which statement about emergency changes is CORRECT?

Option A : The testing of emergency changes can be eliminated in order to implement the change quickly
Option B : The assessment and authorization of emergency changes is expedited to ensure they can be implemented quickly
Option C : Emergency changes should be authorized and implemented as service requests
Option D : Emergency changes must be fully documented before authorization and implementation

B

: 96

When should a full risk assessment and authorization be carried out for a standard change?

Option A : Each time the standard change is implemented
Option B : When the procedure for the standard change is created
Option C : At least once a year
Option D : When an emergency change is requested

B

: 97

Which practice has a purpose that includes ensuring that risks have been properly assessed?

Option A : Service configuration management
Option B : Problem management
Option C : Service level management
Option D : Change control

D

: 98

Which ITIL guiding principle recommends using existing services, processes and tools when improving services?

Option A : Progress iteratively with feedback
Option B : Keep it simple and practical
Option C : Start where you are
Option D : Focus on value

C

: 99

Which helps to streamline the fulfilment of service requests?

Option A : Understanding which service requests can be accomplished with limited approvals
Option B : Creating new workflows for every service request
Option C : Separating requests relating to service failures from the degradation of services
Option D : Eliminating service requests which have complex workflows

A

: 100

Which practice provides users with a way to get various requests arranged, explained and coordinated?

Option A : Service level management
Option B : Relationship management
Option C : Continual improvement
Option D : Service desk

D

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101

Which practice has a purpose that includes maximizing success by ensuring that risks have been properly assessed?

Option A: Relationship management
Option B: Change control
Option C: Release management
Option D: Monitoring and event management

B

Explanation / Reference:
“Which practice has a purpose that includes maximizing success by ensuring that risks have been properly assessed?”

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102

Which practice includes the use of approaches such as Lean, Agile and DevOps with the aim of facilitating a greater amount of change at a quicker rate?

Option A: Service desk
Option B: Monitoring and event management
Option C: Service level management
Option D: Continual improvement

C

Explanation / Reference:
“Which practice includes the use of approaches such as Lean, Agile and DevOps…?”

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103

Which practice establishes a channel between the service provider and its users?

Option A: Relationship management
Option B: Change enablement
Option C: Supplier management
Option D: Service desk

D

Explanation / Reference:
“Which practice establishes a channel between the service provider and its users?”

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104

What is required by all service desk staff?

Option A: Excellent technical knowledge
Option B: Root cause analysis skills
Option C: Demonstration of emotional intelligence
Option D: Knowledge of telephony technology

C

Explanation / Reference:
“What is required by all service desk staff? … Demonstration of emotional intelligence.”

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105

Which TWO are important aspects of the ‘service request management’ practice?

Standardization and automation
Providing a variety of channels for access
Establishing a shared view of targets
Policies for approvals
Option A: 1 and 2
Option B: 2 and 3
Option C: 3 and 4
Option D: 1 and 4

D

Explanation / Reference:
“Which TWO are important aspects…? 1 and 4.”

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