ITIL 4 Foundation Practice Exam

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What is another term for a production environment?

Test environment
Live environment
Development environment
Staging environment

The correct answer is: Live environment

The term "live environment" is synonymous with a production environment because it refers to the setting where applications and systems are operational and actively serving end users. In this environment, all functionalities are applied and utilized in real-time, meaning any transactions, data processing, or services are happening as intended for actual users. It is critical for organizations because any issues or disruptions in this environment can directly impact customers and business operations. In contrast, the other terms represent stages in the software development lifecycle. A test environment is used for validation to ensure that functionalities meet requirements before deployment, while a development environment is where software developers create and modify code. Lastly, a staging environment acts as a final verification site before software goes live, mimicking the production environment but remaining separate from it to avoid direct user impact.