one-banana problem

== English == === Etymology === Derived from the idea that trained monkeys can do low-level jobs, working for bananas. It also may come from Sherlock Holmes lore; see three-pipe problem. === Pronunciation === === Noun === one-banana problem (plural one-banana problems) (computing, slang) A problem that should be easily resolved. ==== Usage notes ==== The phrase is used at technical worksites, where routine computer system administrative tasks such as daily backup are handled by operators, and it is claimed that a trained monkey could do the jobs. At IBM, folklore divides the world into one-, two-, and three-banana problems.