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Failure#
Loss of ability to operate to specification, or exactly within limits. A failure may effect a Configuration Item (CI) or an IT Service.
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Feedback Loop#
A situation where part of the output of a situation is used for new input. In IT, feedback loops (from users, from monitoring, from tests) are essential for controlling and improving the system.
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