Principles are straightforward in theory, but exam questions often test them in tricky ways. In this episode, we’ll walk through the most common pitfalls candidates face when answering principle-related questions. A frequent mistake is treating the principles as isolated rather than interconnected. Another is misapplying them — for example, confusing “Keep It Simple and Practical” with cutting corners, or misunderstanding “Optimize and Automate” as jumping to automation without first optimizing. By identifying these traps, you’ll learn to read questions more carefully and align your answers to ITIL’s intended meaning.

We’ll also provide practice-style scenarios to show how principles might appear in context. For example, you may be asked which principle applies to reusing existing processes before designing new ones, or which principle supports breaking a large project into pilot phases. By anticipating these pitfalls, you’ll approach principle questions with clarity and confidence. This episode was produced by BareMetalCyber.com.