ITIL-FOUNDATION · Question #308
In which of the following situations should a Problem Record be created?
The correct answer is C. A Technical Management team identifies a permanent resolution to a number of recurring. A Problem Record should be created when root cause analysis leads to identifying a permanent resolution for recurring incidents, which is the core output of Problem Management.
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In which of the following situations should a Problem Record be created?
Options
- AAn event indicates that a redundant network segment has failed but it has not impacted any users
- BAn Incident is passed to second-level support
- CA Technical Management team identifies a permanent resolution to a number of recurring
- DIncident Management has found a workaround but needs some assistance in implementing it
How the community answered
(51 responses)- A4% (2)
- B6% (3)
- C76% (39)
- D14% (7)
Why each option
A Problem Record should be created when root cause analysis leads to identifying a permanent resolution for recurring incidents, which is the core output of Problem Management.
A failed redundant network segment with no user impact is handled by Event Management and does not automatically require a Problem Record unless systemic root cause investigation is warranted.
Escalating an incident to second-level support is an Incident Management activity and does not by itself satisfy the criteria for creating a Problem Record.
When a Technical Management team identifies a permanent resolution to recurring incidents, it confirms that root cause analysis has been completed, which is the central purpose of Problem Management. Creating a Problem Record at this point formally documents the known error and its resolution, enabling a Request for Change to be raised to implement the fix and permanently close the problem.
Implementing a workaround remains within the scope of Incident Management, as it restores service without identifying or resolving the underlying root cause.
Concept tested: Problem Management - criteria for creating a Problem Record
Source: https://www.axelos.com/certifications/itil-service-management/itil-4-foundation
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