What is the difference between a symptom and a root cause?
- A A symptom is the visible problem; the root cause is what produces it
- B They are the same
- C A root cause is always financial
- D A symptom is more severe
Answer
A symptom is the visible problem; the root cause is what produces it
Techniques such as the five whys push past symptoms, preventing recommendations that treat the visible issue while the cause persists.





