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Which statement BEST represents the guidance on incident logging?

The correct answer is C. All incidents must be fully logged. ITIL best practice requires that every incident be fully logged, regardless of how it was reported or whether a resolution is immediately available.

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Which statement BEST represents the guidance on incident logging?

Options

  • AIncidents must only be logged if a resolution is not immediately available
  • BOnly incidents reported to the service desk can be logged
  • CAll incidents must be fully logged
  • DThe service desk decide which incidents to log

How the community answered

(27 responses)
  • A
    4% (1)
  • B
    7% (2)
  • C
    89% (24)

Why each option

ITIL best practice requires that every incident be fully logged, regardless of how it was reported or whether a resolution is immediately available.

AIncidents must only be logged if a resolution is not immediately available

An incident must be logged even when a resolution is immediately available, because the record supports trend analysis and problem identification.

BOnly incidents reported to the service desk can be logged

Incidents can be reported and logged through multiple channels beyond the service desk, such as automated event monitoring or user self-service portals.

CAll incidents must be fully loggedCorrect

Full logging of all incidents is a core ITIL requirement that enables accurate trend analysis, effective problem management, and reliable management reporting. Recording every incident, no matter how minor or quickly resolved, ensures a complete audit trail and supports continuous service improvement.

DThe service desk decide which incidents to log

The service desk does not have discretion over which incidents to log; the ITIL principle is that all incidents must be recorded without exception.

Concept tested: Incident management logging requirements

Source: https://www.axelos.com/certifications/itil-service-management/itil-4-foundation

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#incident logging#incident management#service desk#all incidents

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