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PeopleCert ITIL4-DPI Exam - Topic 5 Question 4 Discussion

An IT department is functioning as a service provider for the company it is a part of.Which statement about this provider's governance is CORRECT?
C) An internal service provider cannot govern itself unless it has specifically delegated the authority by the company's governing body
A) An internal service provider's governance is limited to external factors such as regulations and legislation
B) An internal service provider is not subject to governance because they are part of the same company
D) An internal service provider must use the service value system instead of governance

PeopleCert ITIL4-DPI Exam - Topic 5 Question 4 Discussion

Actual exam question for PeopleCert's ITIL4-DPI exam
Question #: 4
Topic #: 5
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An IT department is functioning as a service provider for the company it is a part of.

Which statement about this provider's governance is CORRECT?

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Suggested Answer: C

DPI clarifies that governance always comes from the organization's governing body. Internal service providers do not operate independently; they must follow the governance structures of the parent organization. They may only self-govern if explicitly delegated authority. Option A is incorrect (governance covers internal and external). Option B is false---governance always applies. Option D is misleading; the SVS supports governance, not replaces it.

(Reference: ITIL 4 Strategist DPI, section on 'Governance in internal and external service provider contexts')


by Jennifer at Oct 04, 2025, 09:02 PM

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Luz
6 months ago
D is off. Governance is essential for service providers.
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Lennie
6 months ago
B doesn't make sense. They still need oversight.
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Phyliss
7 months ago
Right! Internal factors matter too.
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Alecia
7 months ago
C is the only logical choice here.
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Ethan
7 months ago
Surprised by D, thought governance was essential for all providers.
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Linn
7 months ago
B seems off, they still need governance.
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Bev
7 months ago
Totally agree with C, authority is key!
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Latosha
7 months ago
A) is wrong, governance includes internal factors too.
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Enola
8 months ago
I vaguely recall that internal providers have some governance responsibilities, but I can't remember if they can govern themselves without delegation.
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Julio
8 months ago
I’m a bit confused about option D; I thought the service value system was part of governance, not a replacement for it.
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Rolande
8 months ago
C seems like the most logical choice here. Can't just govern yourself without permission.
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Shelton
8 months ago
Agreed! They need authority from the governing body.
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Daniel
8 months ago
I practiced a question like this, and I feel like option C makes sense because governance usually requires some level of authority delegation.
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Dorian
8 months ago
I think C is correct. Governance is crucial.
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Bobbye
9 months ago
I feel like A is misleading. Governance isn't just external.
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Francisca
9 months ago
I think I remember that internal service providers still need to follow governance rules, but I'm not sure if it's about external factors only.
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Una
9 months ago
Haha, B is a classic "I don't need no governance" kind of answer. Good one!
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Ailene
9 months ago
D makes no sense. Governance and the service value system are not mutually exclusive.
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Marshall
10 months ago
B is definitely wrong. Even internal service providers need some form of governance.
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Marcos
10 months ago
I think C is the correct answer. An internal service provider needs to have delegated authority to govern itself.
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Casie
10 months ago
Okay, I think I've got it. C makes the most sense - the IT department can't just govern themselves, they need the company's governing body to give them that authority. That's how an internal service provider would work.
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Alayna
10 months ago
B seems wrong - just because they're part of the same company doesn't mean they don't need any governance. I'm thinking C or D are the best options here.
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Carolynn
10 months ago
I'm leaning towards A. Since the IT department is internal, they're probably more limited by external factors like regulations rather than having their own internal governance.
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Billi
11 months ago
Hmm, I think C might be the right answer. The IT department is part of the company, so they can't just govern themselves without the company's approval, right?
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Scot
11 months ago
I'm not sure about this one. The governance of an internal service provider seems like it would be different from an external one, but I'm not sure exactly how.
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Adelaide
5 months ago
D seems off. Governance is still important for internal providers.
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King
5 months ago
I agree with C too. Without delegation, they can't govern effectively.
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Barrie
5 months ago
Yeah, but B sounds tempting. They’re part of the same company.
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Anabel
6 months ago
I think C makes sense. They need authority to govern.
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