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Which of the following IT service management activities is MOST likely to help with identifying the root cause of repeated instances of network latency?

The correct answer is C. Problem management. Problem management is the IT service management activity most likely to identify the root cause of repeated network latency, as its primary goal is to prevent incidents from recurring by investigating their underlying causes. It focuses on finding permanent solutions rather than

Submitted by carlos_mx· Apr 18, 2026Information Systems Operations and Business Resilience

Question

Which of the following IT service management activities is MOST likely to help with identifying the root cause of repeated instances of network latency?

Options

  • AChange management
  • BIncident management
  • CProblem management
  • DConfiguration management

How the community answered

(23 responses)
  • C
    96% (22)
  • D
    4% (1)

Why each option

Problem management is the IT service management activity most likely to identify the root cause of repeated network latency, as its primary goal is to prevent incidents from recurring by investigating their underlying causes. It focuses on finding permanent solutions rather than just restoring service.

AChange management

Change management controls the lifecycle of all changes, preventing unauthorized modifications, but doesn't inherently identify root causes of existing problems.

BIncident management

Incident management focuses on quickly restoring normal service operation after an incident, not on discovering the underlying root cause of recurring issues.

CProblem managementCorrect

Problem management focuses on identifying the root causes of incidents and preventing their recurrence, making it ideal for addressing repeated network latency issues. It involves proactive analysis, trend analysis, and deep investigation beyond just restoring service, ultimately leading to permanent solutions.

DConfiguration management

Configuration management maintains information about configuration items, which is essential support for other processes but doesn't directly identify root causes of problems.

Concept tested: ITIL Problem Management

Source: https://www.servicenow.com/products/it-service-management/what-is-problem-management.html

Topics

#Problem Management#IT Service Management#Root Cause Analysis

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