ITIL4F ITIL Management Practices Practice Question

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Option-by-option breakdown

For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.

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  Problem control

  Why this is correct

  Problem control is the correct phase because it encompasses the activities required to analyze problems, identify their root causes, and develop workarounds or solutions. This phase actively manages problems from their initial logging through diagnosis and resolution, ensuring that recurring incidents are prevented. Root cause analysis is a core activity within problem control, aiming to understand the underlying reasons for incidents.

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  Problem identification

  Why it's wrong here

  Problem identification is incorrect because it represents the initial stage of problem management, where potential problems are detected and logged, often through incident analysis or trend spotting. While it's the starting point, this phase focuses on recognizing that a problem exists, not on the detailed investigation and root cause analysis itself, which occurs later in the problem lifecycle.

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  Incident control

  Why it's wrong here

  Incident control is not a recognized ITIL 4 practice or phase within the problem management process. While incident management involves controlling incidents to restore normal service operation as quickly as possible, "incident control" as a distinct phase for root cause analysis does not exist in ITIL terminology. Root cause analysis is specifically part of problem management, not incident management.

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  Error control

  Why it's wrong here

  Error control is incorrect because it is the final phase of problem management, focusing on managing known errors after their root cause has already been identified and documented. This phase involves finding permanent solutions for known errors and implementing them, rather than performing the initial root cause analysis itself. The question specifically states root cause analysis is underway, implying it's not yet complete and managed as a known error.

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