sdi sd0-401 practice test

Service Desk Foundation Qualification Exam

Last exam update: Nov 18 ,2025
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Question 1

What is the best reason for using a standard greeting when answering telephone calls?

  • A. Using a standard greeting complies with Service Desk standards.
  • B. Using a standard greeting ensures consistent service.
  • C. Using a standard greeting makes the customer feel humble.
  • D. Using a standard greeting prevents individuals developing their own greetings.
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Question 2

What is a best practice for demonstrating personal accountability in your work?

  • A. Blame others for mistakes.
  • B. Never admit that you made a mistake.
  • C. Perform your duties in a manner that meets with company policy.
  • D. Work according to your mood.
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Question 3

What is a best practice to follow when documenting an Incident?

  • A. Always take a break before you write anything down.
  • B. Avoid making negative references about the customer in the documentation.
  • C. Make sure that others know how the customer treated you by documenting the interaction.
  • D. Use emoticons to communicate the personality of a customer.
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Question 4

What factor is most important in determining the priority of an Incident?

  • A. The caller connection to the Service Desk.
  • B. The caller emotional state.
  • C. The Incident impact on the business.
  • D. The Incident impact on the Service Desk.
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Question 5

What is a benefit of teamwork?

  • A. Better time management.
  • B. Higher employee morale.
  • C. Improved conformity.
  • D. Increased competition.
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Question 6

What is a best practice for reducing conflict?

  • A. Agree with the customer.
  • B. Interject your opinion into the conversation.
  • C. Let the customer know that you are in charge.
  • D. Show the customer respect.
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Question 7

What information must be logged for every Incident?

  • A. A corrected version of the customer description of the Incident.
  • B. A note about the customer preferred desk side technician.
  • C. Any commitments made to the customer.
  • D. Your opinion about the customer technical expertise.
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Question 8

Which statement best describes a good leader?

  • A. Good leaders demonstrate absolute control over their teams.
  • B. Good leaders do not need to offer incentives.
  • C. Good leaders encourage initiative.
  • D. Good leaders make all the decisions for their staff.
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Question 9

When you have a call that cannot be resolved, what is the last step you will take prior to disengaging
from the customer?

  • A. Confirm the details provided by the customer.
  • B. Determine the priority of the Incident.
  • C. Set the customer expectation for the next contact.
  • D. Verify the customer eligibility for service.
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Question 10

What is the best description of your role in supporting customers?

  • A. Avoid confrontation at all costs.
  • B. Deliver consistent, high quality support.
  • C. Escalate calls as appropriate.
  • D. Minimise talk time.
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Question 11

Your help desk/Service Desk wishes to become a model for best practice, what is one of the main
sources of excellent information and advice to help achieve this?

  • A. A web master magazine.
  • B. Senior management meetings.
  • C. Knowledge Centred Support.
  • D. The marketing department.
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Question 12

What is the best way of using silent time effectively?

  • A. Build a rapport with your customer.
  • B. Check your e-mail.
  • C. Identify the best time for your break.
  • D. Write an e-mail to a colleague.
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Question 13

Which of the following techniques is the best one for reducing and eliminating conflict during a call?

  • A. Match the customer attitude.
  • B. Refrain from interrupting the customer.
  • C. Stop using the customer name.
  • D. Tell the customer you feel sorry for them.
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Question 14

What type of question will best encourage a customer to talk more about their Incident?

  • A. Closed questions.
  • B. Open questions.
  • C. Technical questions.
  • D. Personal questions.
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Question 15

Which is a common physical symptom of stress?

  • A. You are more susceptible to colds.
  • B. You rarely take lunch breaks.
  • C. You work longer hours.
  • D. Your colleagues all seem busy.
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