Question 690
A service delivery discussion covering quality and distribution systems at a food manufacturer identifies this gap: A minor access request requires eleven approvals even though risk is low and repeatable. Which action BEST addresses the identified gap according to ITIL 4 Foundation concepts?
Explanation
Correct Answer
For quality and distribution systems at a food manufacturer, remove unnecessary steps while retaining the required safeguards. In this scenario, keep it simple and practical matters because A minor access request requires eleven approvals even though risk is low and repeatable. A suitable way to check the response is: Requests move faster without bypassing mandatory authorization.
Incorrect Answers
“Keep reporting focused on a small set of decision-relevant measures” relates to avoid unnecessary complexity, not the requirement described here. The required response or evidence is: Remove unnecessary steps while retaining the required safeguards. Here, the relevant condition is “A service delivery discussion covering quality and distribution systems at a food manufacturer identifies this gap: A minor access request requires eleven approvals even though…”.
“Simplify activities only where they do not contribute necessary value or risk mitigation” relates to simplify with purpose, not the requirement described here. The required response or evidence is: Remove unnecessary steps while retaining the required safeguards. Here, the relevant condition is “A service delivery discussion covering quality and distribution systems at a food manufacturer identifies this gap: A minor access request requires eleven approvals even though…”.
“Map how work throughout the service contributes to stakeholder outcomes” relates to value across activities, not the requirement described here. The required response or evidence is: Remove unnecessary steps while retaining the required safeguards.