Problem Management Questions

Root cause analysis, known error management, workarounds, and permanent solutions.

10 total questions2 free questions

About Problem Management

Problem Management identifies and resolves the underlying cause of incidents. It involves root cause analysis, documenting workarounds, and implementing permanent solutions to prevent recurrence.

Why This Matters for Your Exam

Problem Management accounts for 15% of the CIS-ITSM exam. Questions focus on the problem lifecycle, Known Error Database (KEDB), root cause analysis, and the relationship between problems and incidents.

Key Concepts to Master

Understand the three lifecycle stages (Detection/Logging, Investigation/Diagnosis, Resolution/Closure), the Known Error Database, problem tasks, and how to communicate workarounds to related incidents.

Exam Tips

Remember that only the problem_manager role can reopen a problem. Know the two key RCA questions: 'What happened?' and 'Why did it happen?' Problems with workarounds but no permanent fix remain in the KEDB.

Practice Questions

10 questions available
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knowledge

What is the primary goal of Problem Management?

ATo restore service as quickly as possible
BTo identify the root cause and prevent future incidents
CTo approve and implement changes
DTo manage the service catalog

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knowledge

What is the Known Error Database (KEDB)?

AA list of all open incidents
BA repository of problem records designated as known issues
CA database of all configuration items
DA collection of change requests

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