Discuss PeopleCert ITIL-4-Foundation Exam Topic 1 Question 101

Which is a key requirement for a successful service level agreement?

AIt should be written in legal language

BIt should be simply written and easy to understand

CIt should be based on the service provider's view of the service

DIt should relate to simple operational metrics

Suggested Answer: A

The incident management practice aims to minimize the negative impact of incidents by restoring normal service operation as quickly as possible1.This practice involves logging, categorizing, prioritizing, investigating, resolving, and closing incidents2.The service desk practice provides a single point of contact for users and customers to report issues, make requests, or seek guidance1.This practice involves providing communication with users, capturing feedback, managing user satisfaction, and facilitating continual improvement3.Reference:ITIL Foundation - ITIL 4 Edition, page 14;ITIL 4 -- A Pocket Guide, page 32;ITIL 4 Practice Guide: Incident Management, page 7.

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30 comments · newest first

Rima 11 months ago

D is crucial too, can't measure what you don't track!

Brandon 11 months ago

Wait, are we really saying legal jargon is a no-go?

Rosendo 11 months ago

A successful SLA needs to be straightforward, so B makes sense.

Marvel 11 months ago

I disagree, legal language is important for clarity.

Janella 11 months ago

B is definitely the way to go!

Tyra 12 months ago

I thought it was important for the SLA to reflect the provider's perspective, but now I’m second-guessing if that’s really the key requirement.

Alaine 12 months ago

I feel like we practiced a question similar to this, and it emphasized clarity over complexity. So, B might be the best answer.

Chan 12 months ago

I remember discussing how legal jargon can confuse clients, but I'm not entirely sure if that's why B is important.

Maile 1 year ago

I think the agreement needs to be easy to understand, so maybe option B is the right choice?

Terrilyn 1 year ago

I'm a bit confused on this one. I know it has to do with the requirements for an SLA, but I'm not sure which one is the key one. I'll have to review my notes.

Crista 1 year ago

I'm pretty confident the right answer is that it should be simply written and easy to understand. That seems like the most important thing for a successful SLA.

Elvis 1 year ago

Hmm, I'm not sure about this one. I'll have to think it through carefully. Maybe it's about the legal language or the service provider's view?

Desire 1 year ago

I think the key requirement is that it should be simply written and easy to understand. That makes the most sense to me.

Galen 1 year ago

I wonder if the service provider's lawyer wrote option A. That's a sure-fire way to confuse everyone.

Delpha 1 year ago

↳ replying to Galen

D) It should relate to simple operational metrics

Gladys 1 year ago

↳ replying to Galen

B) I agree, legal language can be confusing

Tequila 1 year ago

↳ replying to Galen

A) It should be simply written and easy to understand

Gaynell 1 year ago

Operational metrics? Sounds like a surefire way to keep everyone on the same page. Simple and effective.

Emmanuel 1 year ago

↳ replying to Gaynell

A) Agreed, it helps measure performance effectively

Nathalie 1 year ago

↳ replying to Gaynell

D) It should relate to simple operational metrics

Hannah 1 year ago

↳ replying to Gaynell

B) Exactly, that way there's no confusion

Ruby 1 year ago

↳ replying to Gaynell

A) It should be simply written and easy to understand

Aleshia 1 year ago

Option C? I'm pretty sure the customer's perspective matters a bit more than the provider's, don't you think?

Titus 1 year ago

Option B is the clear winner here. Keeping things simple and easy to understand is key for a successful SLA.

An 1 year ago

↳ replying to Titus

Definitely, it helps avoid any confusion and ensures both parties are on the same page.

Gregg 1 year ago

↳ replying to Titus

I agree, having a simple and easy to understand SLA is crucial.

Carmen 1 year ago

A legal-sounding SLA? Looks like the lawyers are taking over the IT world.

Royal 2 years ago

But shouldn't it also relate to simple operational metrics to measure performance?

Leah 2 years ago

I agree with Lawrence. If it's too complicated, it can lead to misunderstandings.

Lawrence 2 years ago

I think the key requirement is for it to be simply written and easy to understand.

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