How Well Do You Know Knowledge-Centred Support? Take the Quiz Now!
Test your KCS best practices and support process knowledge - start the quiz!
This Knowledge-Centred Support (KCS) quiz helps you see how well you apply KCS in real support situations. Answer quick, practical questions to spot gaps and sharpen your workflow before your next shift or review. Want more practice? Try our desktop support quiz or take a quick customer service assessment .
Study Outcomes
- Understand KCS Principles -
Learn the core concepts of knowledge centred support and how these principles drive effective customer-centric knowledge management.
- Identify KCS Best Practices -
Pinpoint key KCS best practices that streamline content creation, ensure accuracy, and boost team collaboration.
- Apply the Knowledge-Centred Support Process -
Walk through each stage of the knowledge-centred support process and practice implementing them in real-world scenarios.
- Analyze Customer-Centric Knowledge Strategies -
Examine methods for aligning knowledge management with customer needs and improving service outcomes.
- Evaluate Knowledge Management Best Practices -
Assess various knowledge management best practices to determine which techniques foster continuous improvement and content quality.
- Enhance Content Quality with KCS -
Discover tactics to refine and maintain knowledge articles using KCS guidelines to maximize relevance and usability.
Cheat Sheet
- Core CSRI Practices -
Knowledge-centred support revolves around four core practices: Capture, Structure, Reuse, Improve (CSRI). A handy mnemonic "CSRI" helps you remember to capture new knowledge during problem-solving, structure it uniformly, reuse it for faster resolutions, and constantly improve articles via feedback (Consortium for Service Innovation).
- Solve Loop & Evolve Loop -
The knowledge-centered support process consists of the Solve Loop (create and use content in real time) and the Evolve Loop (refine and update shared articles over time). Understanding these two workflows ensures you both address immediate needs and foster long-term knowledge base health (Harvard Business Review).
- In-line Quality & AQI -
KCS best practices embed quality checks directly in agents' workflows using the Article Quality Index (AQI). For example, assign grades (A - D) to articles based on accuracy and usefulness, then track AQI trends weekly to drive continuous improvements (Gartner).
- Customer-Centric Content Design -
Effective customer-centric knowledge management uses personas and search analytics to tailor content that resonates with end-users. Leverage feedback loops - like post-article surveys - to refine language and structure, boosting self-service success and deflection rates (ISO/IEC 20000).
- Governance & Metrics Framework -
Implement knowledge management best practices by establishing clear governance roles, naming conventions (use "short-verb-object"), and regular audits. Track metrics such as reuse rate = (articles used ÷ total resolved cases) × 100% to measure impact and guide executive reporting (ITIL 4).