ITIL4-CDS Create, Deliver and Support Practice Question
Which practice involves the end-to-end management of the lifecycle of all IT assets?
⚠ Common exam trap
Candidates often select Asset Management interchangeably with Configuration Management, failing to realize ITAM covers the entire financial and operational lifecycle of IT assets.
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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IT Asset Management.
IT Asset Management (ITAM) is responsible for the entire lifecycle of assets, from procurement to decommissioning. This practice is crucial for CDS as it ensures that the organization has full visibility and control over its technological resources. Effective ITAM enables cost optimization, compliance with licensing, and ensures that the infrastructure supporting services is current, supported, and appropriately managed throughout its entire useful life.
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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Service Configuration Management.
Why it's wrong here
Service Configuration Management focuses on information about configuration items and their relationships to ensure service stability. While it uses information about assets, its scope is different from ITAM, which focuses on the financial, operational, and contractual lifecycle management of the actual physical and software assets themselves.
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Deployment Management.
Why it's wrong here
Deployment Management focuses on the movement of new or changed software or hardware into the live environment. It does not manage the entire lifecycle of an asset, including its procurement, financial depreciation, or final disposal, which are the core responsibilities of the IT Asset Management practice.
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IT Asset Management.
Why this is correct
IT Asset Management provides the framework for managing the entire lifecycle of IT assets. This includes tracking ownership, cost, usage, and disposal. It is vital for maintaining compliance, managing risks, and ensuring that the organization extracts maximum value from its IT investments through proactive and organized management.
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Incident Management.
Why it's wrong here
Incident Management deals with restoring service after a disruption. It does not handle the procurement, lifecycle management, or disposal of assets. While incident management might require asset information, it is not responsible for the asset's overall lifecycle management or the strategic planning of asset usage within the organization.
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Last reviewed September 2026 · checked against the official PeopleCert/AXELOS exam blueprint
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