DPI Continual Improvement Practice Question
An organization conducts a SWOT analysis (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats) as part of a continual improvement assessment. The team identifies that a key competitor is releasing innovative AI-driven service desks, which threatens market share. In which SWOT category does this finding belong?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Threat
In a SWOT analysis, external factors that pose risks or negative influences on the organization are classified as Threats.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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Threat
Why this is correct
Competitor innovations presenting external risks to market share represent Threats.
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Opportunity
Why it's wrong here
Opportunities are external positive conditions that could be exploited.
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Strength
Why it's wrong here
Strengths are internal positive attributes.
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Weakness
Why it's wrong here
Weaknesses are internal negative attributes.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official AXELOS / PeopleCert exam blueprint
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