What is a description of a release?

In ITIL 4, a release is defined as the output of the release management practice that is made available to users. TheITIL® 4 Practitioner: Release Managementdocument states:"A release is a version of a service or a set of service components that is made available for use. It often includes new or changed features that deliver value to users"(Section 2.2).

Option A (A set of new service features that will benefit users) aligns with the definition, as a release typically includes new or changed features intended to provide value to users.

Option B (The repeated building and testing of code) describes a development process (e.g., continuous integration), not the release itself.

Option C (All updated service versions that are mandatory for users) is incorrect because releases are not always mandatory; ITIL 4 allows for push or pull approaches.

Option D (Guidelines for collating changes) describes a process or policy, not the release itself.

The correct description of a release is a set of features or components made available for use, making A the correct answer.