ITIL Foundation v5 — Question 15

Which of the following describes a sponsor within a consumer organization?

Answer options

• A. A person or group that has its own functions and authorities
• B. A person or group that authorizes a change
• C. The role that defines the requirements for a service
• D. The role that authorizes the budget for service consumption

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is D because a sponsor is responsible for authorizing the budget necessary for service consumption. Options A, B, and C describe roles that relate to functions, change authorization, and requirements definition, but none of them capture the financial responsibility that defines a sponsor's role.