Which of the following is an input to the 'communicating to users' process?
ACommunication reports
BInformation to communicate
CImprovement initiatives
DCommunicated messages
Which capability criterion supports the practice success factor 'establishing and maintaining approaches/models that describe the various types of events and monitoring capabilities needed to detect them'?
AThe technologies required for performing monitoring and event management are identified and effective tools are available
BThe users of the monitoring data know how to request, access, and utilize the data
CEvents are usually detected immediately after they occur
DTrends are analyzed and used to predict the event occurrence
What has a significant negative impact on the effectiveness of problem management?
ARecording known errors as a problem status instead of as a separate record type
BCreating a single problem that is linked to multiple incident records
CKeeping problems open after all related incidents have been closed
DTerms and conditions in contracts with third parties
Which capability level is MOST focused on metrics and measurement?
ALevel 2
BLevel 3
CLevel 4
DLevel 5
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What is a problem called if an expert has identified the underlying cause, but has not yet devised a solution?
AA known error
BA workaround
CTechnical debt
DProblem model
Which of the following activities will involve suppliers and partners?
ABenchmarking service performance against SLAs agreed with customers
BDefining monitoring and event thresholds for all services delivered by the service provider
CBuilding common event scenarios into their product's operating system
DDefining which exception events do not require action
The problem manager is helping to improve a value stream to design, develop, and implement new or changed services. They are looking at the information flows and considering what information they should be providing to other teams.
What is the BEST example of information that a problem management practice should make available to this value stream?
AInformation about events that could be used to help detect incidents
BInformation about the incident classifications that are needed
CInformation about release strategy to help package solutions
DInformation about solutions to incidents that have happened in similar environments
An organization has started to introduce problem management. It has identified some problems, and resolved them, and the problem manager now wants to expand the practice.
What activity should the problem manager undertake NEXT?
ADocument process workflows and activities for an increased problem management scope
BConfigure the service management tool to ensure that problems and known errors can be managed throughout their lifecycle
CTalk to senior leadership about the benefits that have already been achieved, and the risks that could be addressed in future
DEngage with suppliers and partners to ensure that they actively participate in future problem management activities
What is a key output of the service request fulfilment control process?
AUpdated service request model
BService request queries
CUser satisfaction surveys
DUpdated service request procedures and working instructions
What uses a second event to check or filter an event?
AAn event correlation
BA rule set
CA health model
DA monitoring action plan
Fulfilment of service requests can be constrained by third parties.
Where can users and customers find information about these constraints?
AService level agreements
BService request catalogue
CService request model
DCMDB
During problem control, solutions for ongoing and future incidents can be found. These solutions can be used until the problem is resolved.
Which software tools help to provide these solutions to incident management teams?
AKnowledge management tools
BWorkflow management and collaboration tools
CMonitoring and event management tools
DService configuration management tools
A service provider identified several errors in the IT infrastructure which cannot be resolved for various reasons. The infrastructure management team identified workarounds which reduced the likelihood of incidents caused by these errors to a minimum. However, the team is aware of the errors and needs to monitor and regularly review them to ensure that the impact assessment and the workarounds remain valid.
How can automation of problem management support the team in this situation?
ABy supporting the problem management metrics
BBy supporting problem diagnosis with machine learning
CBy supporting integration with incident management records
DBy supporting automated periodic control of known errors
A vendor bulletin includes a description of an issue that could cause servers to suddenly stop working. These servers play a critical role in the delivery of an essential service.
After the information has been reviewed, which person is MOST LIKELY to formally register the problem on the problem management system?
AA service owner who understands the service architecture and how the components are configured
BA dedicated problem manager who works in a senior role to coordinate resources for complex issues
CA problem coordinator who understands how to log, manage, and close problems
DA technical specialist who understands how the servers work and how they can be repaired and upgraded
What is an output from the 'event handling' process and an input to the 'monitoring and event management review' process?
AMonitoring plan
BEvent statistics
CUpdated monitoring criteria
DNotifications from objects
What is a key output of the 'service request review and optimization' process?
AFulfilment actions records and reports
BFulfilled service requests
CUpdated service request models
DUser satisfaction surveys
How does the service request management practice benefit from analysis and reporting systems?
AThe systems support handling of service requests from initiation to fulfilment
BThe system support practice measurement and reporting
CThe systems are used for ad hoc request fulfilment
DThe systems are used to communicate new request models to users
Which specific skill is required by a service desk manager when performing the activity 'defining the objective of monitoring'?
AKnowledge of the event logging procedures
BUnderstanding service value for stakeholders
CExpertise in monitoring tools
DExpertise in automation
Some problems are identified based on the information about ongoing and past incidents.
Which software tools ensure that this information is available for problem identification?
AService configuration management tools
BWorkflow management and collaboration tools
CMonitoring and event management tools
DKnowledge management tools
Which capability criterion supports the practice success factor 'ensuring that events are detected, interpreted, and if needed acted upon as quickly as possible'?
AThe key users of the monitoring data and their requirements are identified
BThe monitoring and event management approach is regularly reviewed and continually improved
CEvents are usually detected immediately after they occur
DThe responsibility for the approach to monitoring and event management is clearly defined
What should a service provider do to help ensure that problem management support from third parties is fast and effective?
AProvide the third party with access to confidential services and data
BImprove communication and collaboration
CDocument formal processes for all activities
DDocument all third-party activities in problem models
Although many events are captured and processed automatically, plans and rules for event management are defined by humans from many IT teams.
Which software tools are the MOST important for effective planning of monitoring and event management?
AWorkflow management and collaboration tools
BService configuration management tools
CKnowledge management tools
DAnalysis and reporting tools
When are the service request management practice teams defined?
ADuring the fulfilment of service requests
BDuring the resolution of incidents
CDuring the creation of service request models
DDuring the negotiation of SLAs
Which problem management process involves the team working on an incident deciding that there is a problem that needs to be investigated?