Know How to Achieve Operational Excellence in the Four Dimensions of Service Management (5.2.2 Including Subsections) ITIL-4-STRATEGIC-LEADER-MODULES Practice Questions (Page 2)

Questions 6–10

1. 6foundation · easy

   What is a potential consequence of focusing only on the information and technology dimension while neglecting the others?

   • AThe technology will always be more efficient
   • BThe organization will automatically achieve operational excellence
   • CThere will be no impact on other dimensions
   • DThe technology may not be adopted effectively by users
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2. 7expert · hard

   A financial institution is considering the adoption of robotic process automation (RPA) to improve the efficiency of its account reconciliation process. The process is highly manual and error-prone, but it is also subject to strict audit requirements. The institution wants to reduce operational risk while improving efficiency. Which approach best leverages information and technology?

   • AUse RPA only for data entry and keep all other steps manual.
   • BReplace RPA with a new ERP system to automate the process.
   • CImplement RPA for routine reconciliation steps, with human oversight and audit trails for all automated actions.
   • DFully automate the entire reconciliation process with RPA to eliminate human intervention.
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4. 8application · medium

   A retail chain relies on a single supplier for its point-of-sale (POS) hardware and software. The supplier has recently experienced several service outages, causing significant disruption to store operations. The retail chain wants to improve operational excellence in its partner and supplier management. Which action should the retail chain take first?

   • ACreate an internal team to develop a replacement POS system in-house.
   • BDevelop a formal supplier management strategy that includes performance metrics, regular reviews, and a risk mitigation plan.
   • CNegotiate a lower price with the current supplier to compensate for the outages.
   • DImmediately switch to a different supplier to reduce dependency on the current one.
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5. 9expert · hard

   A manufacturing company relies on a single critical supplier for a key component. The supplier has been reliable but has recently faced financial difficulties, raising concerns about continuity. The company wants to achieve operational excellence in supplier management without significantly increasing costs. Which approach best balances risk and cost?

   • AImmediately switch all production to a new supplier to eliminate the risk.
   • BDevelop a dual-sourcing strategy with a second supplier for a portion of the component volume, and maintain close monitoring of the primary supplier's financial health.
   • CContinue with the single supplier and hope that the financial difficulties resolve.
   • DPurchase the supplier to gain full control over the component supply.
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6. 10application · medium

   A utility company wants to improve the efficiency of its field service operations. Technicians currently receive work orders via phone calls and paper tickets, leading to delays and errors. The company wants to use technology to improve the dispatch and completion of work orders. Which approach best leverages information and technology?

   • APrint daily schedules for each technician to reduce the need for phone calls.
   • BUse a shared email inbox for technicians to receive and update work orders.
   • CCreate a centralized call center to handle all work order requests and dispatch technicians manually.
   • DImplement a mobile field service management application that automatically assigns work orders, provides real-time updates, and captures completion data.
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