Which BEST describes a value stream?
DPI defines a value stream as ''a series of steps an organization undertakes to create and deliver products and services to consumers.'' It describes how value is created and flows through the service value chain. Option A directly reflects this definition. Options B, C, and D refer to resources, guidance, or change management, not the definition of value streams.
(Reference: ITIL 4 Strategist DPI, section on 'Value stream mapping -- definition and purpose')
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?
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')
A CIO has made value stream mapping a key part of an IT improvement effort. A value stream map for existing services is being developed.
Which approach would produce the BEST results?
According to DPI, value stream mapping is collaborative. Stakeholders must work together to identify inefficiencies, optimize flow, and agree on metrics to measure improvement. Option A removes staff engagement, leading to resistance. Option B limits collaboration to documentation, not co-design. Option C addresses change attitudes, not mapping effectiveness. Collaboration + waste elimination + measurement (Option D) reflects Lean/Agile influence in DPI.
(Reference: ITIL 4 Strategist DPI, section on 'Value stream mapping -- collaborative optimization')
An organization has determined that a significant percentage of incidents have delayed resolutions because they are escalated to the wrong team, and need to be reassigned before they can be resolved. They plan to improve the flow of work by improving the accuracy of incident escalation.
What is this an example of?
ITIL DPI applies Lean principles such as the elimination of waste. Repeated reassignments and delays in incident handling represent a form of waste in workflow. Improving accuracy of escalation removes unnecessary handoffs and accelerates resolution, optimizing flow. This aligns with Lean-inspired waste elimination. OCM (D) is about managing people through change, not fixing workflow inefficiencies.
(Reference: ITIL 4 Strategist DPI, section on 'Lean principles -- eliminate waste and optimize flow')
A company is starting a digital transformation effort that will require significant changes in how IT operates. The CIO hired consultants to assess the IT department, and they identified a number of improvements that would increase customer value.
Which approach would BEST prioritize improvement outcomes?
DPI emphasizes that improvements should be prioritized based on strategic alignment with the organizational vision. This ensures that the most valuable outcomes are delivered first, maximizing stakeholder benefit. While ''quick wins'' (A), minimizing staff disruption (B), and waste reduction (D) are important considerations, they are secondary to moving closer to the strategic vision.
(Reference: ITIL 4 Strategist DPI, section on 'Prioritizing improvements -- alignment with vision and strategy')
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