DS10.1 Identification and Classification of Problems

Definition: Implement processes to report and classify problems that have been identified as part of incident management. The steps involved in problem classification are similar to the steps in classifying incidents; they are to determine category, impact, urgency and priority. Categorise problems as appropriate into related groups or domains (e.g., hardware, software, support software). These groups may match the organisational responsibilities of the user and customer base, and should be the basis for allocating problems to support staff.