ITIL 4 Foundation — Question 255

What is included in the purpose of the 'IT asset management' practice?

Answer options

• A. Supporting decision-making about purchase, re-use, retirement, and disposal of assets
• B. Providing information on how assets are configured and the relationships between them
• C. Making new and changed assets available for use
• D. Moving assets to live or other environments for testing or staging

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer, A, highlights the strategic role of IT asset management in guiding decisions regarding the lifecycle of assets. Options B, C, and D focus on specific aspects of asset management but do not capture the comprehensive purpose of supporting purchase, re-use, retirement, and disposal decisions.