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For pity's sake people, this stuff is SATIRE! Will you quit taking it seriously please. Learn to read critically for your own protection. Sheesh.

I used to make the questions up, but now, sadly, I find plenty of material online for the questions as well as the answers.

What is ITIL?

Dear Wizard,

What is this ITIL thing I hear all about?

Puzzled

Real-world Lean ITIL

Hi Wiz

I hear all about the combination of Lean and ITIL. Every day I read something telling me how essential it is I combine the two. But I don't seem to be able to find a case study of it actually having been tried. Can you point me to any please?

Yours,
Skinny Evidence

Where can I buy ITIL?

Dear Wizard

Where can I buy ITIL for my company?

Thanks
Northern CIO

Is ITIL a security standard?

Dear Mr Wizard

Our auditors have expressed concern about the lack of security controls in our computing environment. Is ITIL a security standard we should apply?

Thanks
Lisa G.

ITIL is just a blend of TQM and PRINCE2 right?

Dear Wiz

I hear ITIL is just a blend of TQM and PRINCE2. Is that right?

I'm sitting the ITIL exams soon and the answer to this might help me.

Bill Denk
Experienced ITIL Consultant

service catalogue template

I need service catalogue by my deadline next Tuesday. Must cover applications, telecoms and specialist radiology equipment in detail. How soon you deliver?