ITIL4F Key Concepts of ITIL 4 Practice Test 5 — 15 Questions

Question 1

An organization is considering adopting a cloud-based CRM system to replace its on-premise solution. According to ITIL 4, which of the following is a risk that is transferred from the consumer to the service provider?

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The risk of hardware failure in the data center. When using a cloud service, the provider typically takes on risks like hardware failures, so the consumer no longer bears that risk.

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The risk of non-compliance with industry regulations

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The risk of data loss due to user error

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The risk of reduced employee productivity during migration

Question 2

A service provider offers a payroll service with guaranteed 99.9% uptime and response times under 2 seconds. Which ITIL 4 concept does this guarantee represent?

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Warranty. Warranty is about 'fitness for use'—assurance that the service will meet agreed conditions like availability, capacity, and security.

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Outcome

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Cost

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Utility

Question 3

Which of the following is an example of value co-creation?

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A consumer using a cloud service and then providing feedback that leads to service improvements. Value co-creation occurs when the consumer contributes to achieving outcomes, e.g., by providing data or feedback.

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A provider unilaterally setting service levels

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A consumer paying for a service without using it

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A provider installing a server without the consumer's input

Question 4

A user calls the service desk to request a new laptop because their current one is slow and outdated. However, the user's manager wants the request handled as an incident because the laptop is affecting productivity. According to ITIL 4, how should this request be classified?

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Service request, because it is a request for a new asset. A request for a new laptop is a pre-approved, standard change (service request), even if the user is dissatisfied. Slow performance is not an unplanned disruption.

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Change request, because it involves replacing hardware

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Incident, because the user cannot work effectively

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Problem, because the root cause of slowness needs investigation

Question 5

According to ITIL 4, which of the following is an example of a 'service consumer'?

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A department manager who approves the purchase of a new service. A service consumer is a generic role that includes customers (who authorize), users (who use), and sponsors (who fund).

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The vendor that supplies hardware

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The IT architect who designs the service

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The IT service desk team

Question 6

A service provider introduces a new service that allows customers to self-report issues. This results in a 30% reduction in call volume to the service desk and faster resolution times. According to ITIL 4, what is the outcome of this service?

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The 30% reduction in call volume and faster resolution times. An outcome is a result enabled by the service for stakeholders—here, faster resolutions and reduced volume are results for the customer.

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The self-reporting feature itself

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The cost savings from reduced call volume

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The number of users who adopted the new feature

Question 7

An organization has a service desk that handles both incident resolution and service requests. A user contacts the desk because they forgot their password and need a reset. According to ITIL 4, how should this be classified?

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Service request, because it is a standard request for a password reset. Password resets are typically pre-approved, routine service requests, not incidents.

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Change request, because it modifies user access

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Problem, because the password policy might be too complex

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Incident, because the user cannot access the system

Question 8

Which ITIL 4 concept describes the assurance that a service will meet its agreed availability, capacity, and security requirements?

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Warranty. Warranty is the assurance that a service is 'fit for use' regarding availability, capacity, continuity, and security.

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Utility

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Risk

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Value

Question 9

A company uses an external provider for email services. Which of the following costs is typically removed from the consumer (company) and borne by the provider?

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The cost of purchasing and maintaining email servers. With cloud email, the provider covers hardware and software licensing costs, removing those capital expenses from the consumer.

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The cost of training employees on how to use email

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The cost of user support for password resets

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The cost of internet connectivity

Question 10

During a service review, a customer states that the service 'works well' but they are not achieving the expected business benefits. According to ITIL 4, this indicates a shortfall in which aspect of the service?

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Utility. If the service works (warranty is fine) but benefits aren't realized, the issue is with utility—the service may not have the right functionality to enable desired outcomes.

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Warranty

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Risk

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Cost

Question 11

Which TWO of the following are examples of service relationships?

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A consumer using a service to support its business activities. Service relationships include service provision, service consumption, and service relationship management. Options A and D are correct.

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A consumer paying a provider for a service

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A provider marketing its services to potential consumers

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A provider auditing its own internal processes

Question 12

Which THREE of the following are ITIL 4 terms for the parties involved in service relationships?

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Customer. The three main roles are customer, user, and sponsor. Other options are not defined as roles in ITIL 4.

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Manager

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Supplier

Question 13

Which TWO of the following are true about the relationship between outputs and outcomes?

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An output is a deliverable; an outcome is a result for a stakeholder. Outputs are deliverables; outcomes are results achieved by using outputs. The same output can lead to different outcomes for different stakeholders.

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An output is always tangible; an outcome is always intangible

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Outcomes are independent of the context in which the output is used

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An output is always produced before an outcome

Question 14

Which ITIL 4 concept describes the functionality offered by a product or service to meet a particular need?

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Utility. Utility is the functionality offered by a product or service to meet a particular need. Warranty ensures the service will be available when needed. Output is a tangible deliverable; outcome is the result for a stakeholder.

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Outcome

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Output

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Warranty

Question 15

A company has implemented a new cloud-based email service that reduces the time employees spend managing their inboxes by 30%. Which ITIL 4 term best describes this reduction?

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Outcome. An outcome is a result for a stakeholder. The 30% time reduction is a measurable result achieved by the service. Output would be the email system itself; utility is the functionality; warranty is the availability.

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Utility

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Warranty

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Output