ITIL ITIL-DSV Practice Test - Questions Answers
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Question 1
A service provider has built a 'cooperative relationship' with a customer.
Which activity are they MOST LIKELY to use to validate the services that are provided?
Explanation:
In a 'cooperative relationship,' the activity most likely to validate the services provided is 'Joint service reviews of achievements of service targets.' ITIL 4 suggests that cooperative relationships involve regular and collaborative reviews of service performance against agreed targets. This joint approach helps in aligning the service outcomes with the customer's expectations and fostering a cooperative spirit.
Question 2
A customer is retiring a service and has terminated the contract for the service with the service provider. The service provider will continue to deliver other services to the customer.
Which activity should the service provider include in the plans to offboard the service?
Explanation:
When offboarding a service, the service provider should include 'Identifying and making requests for outstanding payments for the service.' ITIL 4 specifies that offboarding activities should ensure that all financial and contractual obligations are settled before the service is fully retired. This includes resolving any outstanding payments, finalizing documentation, and ensuring a smooth transition for ongoing services.
Question 3
A service provider has received information from market analysis which shows that there is strong demand for one of its products in countries in which it does not usually operate. Which activity should the service provider perform now?
Explanation:
When a service provider identifies a strong demand for one of its products in new markets, the next step is to 'Understand and influence the behavior of different user profiles.' ITIL 4 emphasizes the importance of understanding customer and user profiles to tailor services and marketing strategies effectively. By understanding the behavior and needs of different user profiles in these new markets, the service provider can better position its product and influence purchasing decisions.
Question 4
Which statement about the end-to-end customer journey is CORRECT?Which approach would be BEST aligned to the 'design thinking' methodology at this initial 'empathy' stage?
Explanation:
The correct statement about the end-to-end customer journey is that 'It reflects an overall perception.' ITIL 4 explains that the customer journey encompasses the entire experience a customer has with a service provider, from initial contact to final service delivery and beyond. It is about the overall perception and experience rather than just optimizing individual touchpoints.
Question 5
An internal IT service provider does not have all the skills needed to create and deliver a new service, but could develop them with enough time. There are many external service providers who can provide this service. Which approach should the organization follow to decide if they should use the internal service provider or to source the service externally?
Explanation:
The organization should 'Start by reviewing organizational policies for sourcing services, then identify the most important criteria for selecting a service provider, and use a 'decision matrix' to compare service providers.' ITIL 4 advises that when deciding whether to source a service internally or externally, it is crucial to consider organizational policies, identify key criteria for selection, and use a structured approach like a decision matrix to make an informed choice.
Question 6
A service provider has a hard time receiving user's feedback.
Which of the following is NOT an appropriate solution to improve the situation?
Explanation:
Sharing user feedback on social media is generally not appropriate if the goal is to improve the volume and quality of feedback received from users. Feedback is often sensitive and can include criticisms or private information that users may not want publicly disclosed. Instead, it's better to focus on gathering and responding to feedback through more controlled and secure channels.
The ITIL 4 Drive Stakeholder Value module emphasizes 'Engage' activities, which include collecting and managing feedback to continuously improve service delivery. While adding social media channels (A) and responding to feedback individually (B) are good practices, publicly sharing feedback can breach user trust and discourage future feedback.
Handing out rewards for feedback (C) can be a positive reinforcement strategy to encourage more users to provide feedback, which can then be used to improve services. Sharing feedback publicly (D), however, risks misinterpreting the feedback, violating privacy, or deterring other users from providing honest feedback.
Question 7
An investment bank has outsourced its customer care helpline. It is keen to introduce experience metrics into its Service Level Agreements (SLAs) with the service provider for the helpline. It has asked for a re-negotiation of the existing SLA.
Which is BEST example of an experience metric that can be included in the SLA?Which approach is being demonstrated by these examples?
Explanation:
The best example of an experience metric that can be included in the SLA is 'Customer satisfaction with the helpline.' ITIL 4 emphasizes that experience metrics focus on the end-user's perception of the service. Customer satisfaction is a direct measure of how the service is perceived by the users, making it a valuable experience metric to include in the SLA for a customer care helpline.
Question 8
An organization's customers have historically been satisfied with the functionality and performance of its services. Recently, however, the organization is getting complaints about both the performance of the services and areas, such as sales and customer support. How can the organization BEST collect the information needed to address these complaints?
Explanation:
The organization can best collect the information needed to address complaints by 'Gathering customer experience and service level metrics.' ITIL 4 highlights the importance of understanding both the technical performance (service level metrics) and the user's perception of the service (customer experience metrics). This holistic approach provides comprehensive insights into the areas of concern, helping the organization address both performance and customer support issues.
Question 9
An organization has signed a contract to outsource its service desk function to a supplier. The organization wants to ensure that its customers and users will receive a seamless support service. Which activity would MOST help the organization at this stage?
Explanation:
The activity that would most help the organization at this stage is 'Integrating supplier activities into the organization's value streams.' ITIL 4 emphasizes the importance of ensuring that outsourced services are seamlessly integrated into the organization's overall service delivery model. By aligning supplier activities with the organization's value streams, the organization can ensure that its customers and users receive consistent and seamless support services.
Question 10
Which charging mechanism could cause the price of a service to change depending on the time of day?
Explanation:
'Differential charging' is the charging mechanism that could cause the price of a service to change depending on the time of day. ITIL 4 describes differential charging as a method where pricing is adjusted based on factors such as demand, usage patterns, or time of day, which is often used to manage demand or optimize resource usage.
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