Root Cause Analysis
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Investigate problems and find root causes
Analyze the following problem and identify its root cause: **Problem Description:** [DESCRIBE THE PROBLEM] **Context/Symptoms:** [WHAT SYMPTOMS HAVE YOU OBSERVED?] Apply the 5 Whys technique: 1. Why did this happen? 2. Why did that happen? 3. Why did that happen? 4. Why did that happen? 5. Why did that happen? Then provide: - **Root Cause**: The fundamental issue - **Contributing Factors**: Secondary causes - **Immediate Actions**: Quick fixes - **Long-term Solutions**: Prevent recurrence - **Prevention Measures**: How to avoid future occurrences
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Created 4/11/2026