ITIL4-SDIT ITIL 4 Specialist: Sustainability in Digital and IT Practice Questions
Prepare for ITIL4-SDIT with more than an answer.
- Exam fee
- $891 USD
- Time limit
- 60 minutes
- Passing score
- 65%
- Level
- Specialist (Extension Module)
- Valid for
- 3 years
Domains covered on the exam 8
- Key Concepts of Sustainability15%
- Sustainability Vision and Digital Technology Impact15%
- Current State Assessment (Where Are We Now?)15%
- Strategic Planning for Sustainability (Where Do We Want to Be?)15%
- Sustainable Business Models and Implementation (How Do We Get There?)15%
- Taking Action in a VUCA Environment10%
- Measuring Sustainability Progress (Did We Get There?)10%
- Maintaining Momentum (How Do We Keep the Momentum Going?)5%
- 1
The PowerShell command to retrieve the current Azure region's carbon intensity data (hypothetical command for context) is
Get-AzRegionCarbonIntensity. In a real-world scenario, what is the primary metric a developer should check to minimize the carbon footprint of a batch job?Show answer details
Correct answer: A
To minimize carbon footprint, developers should look for the Grid Carbon Intensity metric, which measures the grams of CO2 equivalent emitted per kilowatt-hour of electricity generated. Running jobs when/where this metric is low (Carbon Aware Computing) reduces impact.
- 2
In the context of 'Taking Action in a VUCA Environment', which ITIL guiding principle best supports the need to navigate ambiguity by taking small steps and adjusting based on feedback?
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Correct answer: D
In a VUCA (Volatile, Uncertain, Complex, Ambiguous) environment, long-term rigid planning often fails. The guiding principle 'Progress iteratively with feedback' encourages taking small, manageable steps (iterations), sensing the result (feedback), and adapting the approach. This is crucial for sustainability initiatives where regulations and technologies change rapidly.
- 3
A Chief Sustainability Officer (CSO) is reviewing the organization's IT procurement policy. They want to move beyond simple 'Green Purchasing' to a more strategic 'Sustainable Procurement' model. Which factor best differentiates Sustainable Procurement from basic Green Purchasing?
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Correct answer: A
Green Purchasing often focuses on product attributes (e.g., Energy Star rating). Sustainable Procurement is broader and more strategic; it considers the Triple Bottom Line across the entire lifecycle, includes social aspects (labor rights in supply chain), and involves active engagement with suppliers to co-create value and innovation.
- 4
A global IT service provider is redefining its corporate strategy to align with the Triple Bottom Line (TBL) model. The board insists that the 'Planet' dimension is critical, but the CFO is concerned about the 'Profit' dimension. Which statement best describes the interdependency between these dimensions in a sustainable digital strategy?
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Correct answer: C
The Triple Bottom Line (TBL) model posits that the three dimensions (People, Planet, Profit) are interdependent. Economic sustainability (Profit) is not just about accumulating wealth but about generating the resources necessary to fund and sustain environmental (Planet) and social (People) initiatives. A sustainable digital strategy recognizes that financial viability enables the longevity of green initiatives.
- 5
Which of the following United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) is MOST directly supported by an IT organization's initiative to implement remote working technologies to reduce commuting emissions and infrastructure strain?
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Correct answer: B
SDG 11 focuses on making cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient, and sustainable. Reducing commuting through remote work technologies directly contributes to this goal by lowering traffic congestion and urban air pollution. While SDG 13 (Climate Action) is also relevant, SDG 11 is specifically targeted at the sustainability of community infrastructure.
- 6
When conducting a Materiality Assessment for a digital service provider, which two dimensions are plotted against each other to prioritize sustainability issues? (Select TWO)
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Correct answer: A, C
A Materiality Matrix typically plots 'Importance to Stakeholders' on the Y-axis and 'Significance of Economic/Environmental/Social Impact' (Impact on Business Success) on the X-axis. This helps organizations prioritize issues that are both critical to external parties and impactful to the organization's operations.
The second axis of the Materiality Matrix is the significance of the impact the organization has on the economy, environment, and society (or conversely, the impact of these factors on the business value).
