ITIL4F ITIL Management Practices Practice Question
An organization wants to improve the user experience for password reset requests. Currently, users call the service desk for each password reset, resulting in high call volume. According to ITIL 4, which practice should be applied to streamline this process?
⚠ Common exam trap
ITIL4F often tests the boundary between incidents and service requests, tricking candidates into labeling any user-reported issue as an incident even when it is a routine, pre-approved request like a password reset.
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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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Service Request Management, by offering a self-service password reset option through the service catalogue
A password reset is a routine, pre-approved request from a user, which ITIL 4 classifies as a service request handled by the Service Request Management practice. Publishing a self-service password reset option in the service catalogue lets users resolve the need without contacting the service desk, directly reducing call volume. This aligns with ITIL 4's emphasis on value co-creation and shifting work to self-service where appropriate.
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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Incident Management, because password reset is a disruption
Why it's wrong here
Incident Management focuses on restoring normal service operation as quickly as possible following an unplanned interruption or reduction in service quality. A forgotten password, while preventing user access, does not represent an unplanned failure or degradation of the IT service itself; the login system is typically functioning correctly. Instead, it is a common, user-initiated situation requiring a standard, pre-defined operational procedure to regain access.
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Problem Management, to find the root cause of forgotten passwords
Why it's wrong here
Problem Management aims to reduce the likelihood and impact of incidents by identifying and eliminating their root causes. Forgetting a password is a common human behavior, not an underlying defect or recurring issue within the IT service or infrastructure that requires root cause analysis to prevent future occurrences across the user base. It is a routine operational request, not a systemic problem to be solved.
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Change Enablement, because resetting a password changes the user account
Why it's wrong here
Change Enablement (formerly Change Management) is concerned with minimizing the risk associated with adding, modifying, or removing anything that could affect services. A password reset is a standard, low-risk operational activity, pre-authorized within established procedures, and does not constitute a significant alteration to the service configuration or infrastructure that would necessitate formal change assessment and approval. It's a fulfillment of a standard request, not a change to the service itself.
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Service Request Management, by offering a self-service password reset option through the service catalogue
Why this is correct
Service Request Management is the appropriate practice for handling pre-defined, pre-approved requests from users for information, advice, standard changes, or access to a service. A password reset perfectly fits this description as a common, routine, and often automated request for access. Offering a self-service password reset option through a service catalogue significantly enhances user experience and operational efficiency by providing immediate resolution.
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