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Which of the following might be used to manage an Incident? (1) Incident Model (2) Known Error Record

The correct answer is C. Both of the above. Both Incident Models and Known Error Records are valid ITIL tools used during Incident Management to ensure consistent, efficient resolution of incidents.

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Question

Which of the following might be used to manage an Incident? (1) Incident Model (2) Known Error Record

Options

  • A1 only
  • B2 only
  • CBoth of the above
  • DNeither of the above

How the community answered

(33 responses)
  • A
    3% (1)
  • B
    3% (1)
  • C
    88% (29)
  • D
    6% (2)

Why each option

Both Incident Models and Known Error Records are valid ITIL tools used during Incident Management to ensure consistent, efficient resolution of incidents.

A1 only

Selecting only Incident Models ignores that Known Error Records, with their documented workarounds, are explicitly referenced by Incident Management to speed up resolution of known issues.

B2 only

Selecting only Known Error Records ignores that Incident Models provide structured procedural steps for handling recurring incident types consistently.

CBoth of the aboveCorrect

Incident Models provide predefined, agreed-upon steps for handling recurring categories of incidents, ensuring a consistent and efficient response process. Known Error Records, stored in the Known Error Database, contain documented workarounds and root cause information that Incident Management can reference to restore service more quickly, even before a permanent fix is implemented - making both tools directly applicable to managing incidents.

DNeither of the above

Both tools are recognized in ITIL as valid and commonly used inputs to the Incident Management process, so excluding both is incorrect.

Concept tested: Incident Management use of Incident Models and Known Error Records

Source: https://www.axelos.com/certifications/itil-service-management/what-is-itil

Topics

#Incident Management#Incident Model#Known Error Record#incident resolution

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