ITIL4-CDS Create, Deliver and Support Practice Question
In the context of the CDS domain, what is the purpose of a 'Minimum Viable Product' (MVP)?
⚠ Common exam trap
Test-takers frequently assume an MVP means releasing a poorly coded, incomplete final product, ignoring its true purpose of validating value and gathering feedback.
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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To deliver sufficient value to early adopters while gathering feedback for improvement.
An MVP is designed to test assumptions and gather feedback from users with the least amount of effort. This is crucial in CDS because it allows organizations to validate the value proposition of a service before committing significant resources. By focusing on the essential features that solve the core problem, the team minimizes waste and ensures that subsequent development is based on real-world usage data and actual customer needs.
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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To provide a fully-featured version of the service to all users simultaneously.
Why it's wrong here
Providing a fully-featured version is not the purpose of an MVP; that would be a final product release. An MVP is intentionally limited in scope to allow for rapid iteration and testing. Releasing a full product too early risks wasted development effort if the features do not align with user needs.
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To document every technical requirement before any code is written.
Why it's wrong here
Extensive documentation of requirements before coding is a traditional, waterfall-style approach, not an agile MVP practice. The MVP methodology emphasizes working software and direct feedback over exhaustive upfront documentation, as it recognizes that requirements often change once users actually interact with a functioning version of the service.
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To deliver sufficient value to early adopters while gathering feedback for improvement.
Why this is correct
The MVP delivers just enough functionality to be useful to early adopters, providing a platform to collect actionable feedback. This feedback loop is the heart of the MVP approach, ensuring that future development is guided by actual usage experience rather than assumptions, which is fundamental to successful, value-driven service delivery.
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To reduce the cost of maintenance by limiting the number of supported features.
Why it's wrong here
While an MVP has fewer features, the primary goal is not maintenance cost reduction, but rather learning and validation. Maintenance costs are a secondary concern; the primary objective is to verify that the service provides actual value and to iterate toward a product that truly solves the user's problem.
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