Known error
- Term
- Known error
- Exam
- CISA
- Definition
A problem with a documented root cause and workaround.
- Explained
A known error is a problem whose root cause is understood and documented, together with a workaround, while a permanent fix is pending.
- In practice
A memory leak is documented with a nightly restart as the workaround until a patch arrives.
- Often confused with
- Incident
- Exam angle
Recorded in a known error database.
- Related