DPI Guiding Principles And GRC Practice Question
An IT team is attempting to map out all enterprise risks at once, causing paralysis by analysis. Which ITIL 4 guiding principle should be used to get the risk assessment project moving again?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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Keep it simple and practical
When analysis paralysis occurs, 'Keep it simple and practical' or 'Progress iteratively with feedback' helps break tasks down.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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Keep it simple and practical
Why this is correct
Simplifying the approach and focusing on the most critical risks breaks analysis paralysis.
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Collaborate and promote visibility
Why it's wrong here
Visibility is helpful, but simplification directly addresses over-complication.
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Optimize and automate
Why it's wrong here
Automation won't cure paralysis caused by an overly complex scope.
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Think and work holistically
Why it's wrong here
Holistic thinking can sometimes worsen analysis paralysis if not scoped properly.
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Written and reviewed by Johnson Ajibi, MSc IT Security
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official AXELOS / PeopleCert exam blueprint
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