ISACA COBIT-2019 v2022-05-04 q46
ISACA COBIT-2019 v2022-05-04 q46
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NEW QUESTION: 1
Which of the following components of a governance system are MOST likely to be
underestimated as factors in the success of governance and management activities?
A. Culture, ethics and behavior
B. People, skills and competencies
C. Principles, policies and frameworks
Answer: (SHOW ANSWER)
NEW QUESTION: 2
Which of the following would be an appropriate metric to align with a goal of "Delivery of
programs on time, on budget, and meeting requirements and quality standards"?
A. Level of user satisfaction with the quality and availability of I&T-related management
information
B. Percent of stakeholders satisfied with program/project quality
C. Percent of business staff satisfied that IT service delivery meets agreed service levels
Answer: (SHOW ANSWER)
NEW QUESTION: 3
Which of the following is MOST important to providing trust in operations, confidence in the
achievement of enterprise objectives, and an adequate understanding of residual risk?
A. A continuity of operations response plan
B. A risk management framework
C. A managed system of internal controls
Answer: (SHOW ANSWER)
Explanation/Reference: https://wiki.process-symphony.com.au/tag/cobit2019/page/4/
NEW QUESTION: 4
Which COBIT domain of management objectives incorporates managed business process
controls?
A. Align, Plan and Organize (APO)
B. Deliver, Service and Support (DSS)
C. Build, Acquire and Implement (BAI)
Answer: B (LEAVE A REPLY)
NEW QUESTION: 5
Which of the following benefits derived from the use of COBIT is PRIMARILY associated
with an external stakeholder?
A. COBIT helps to manage the dependency on the use of external service providers.
B. COBIT helps to ensure compliance with applicable rules and regulations.
C. COBIT provides guidance on how to organize and monitor the performance of I&T
across the enterprise.
Answer: (SHOW ANSWER)
NEW QUESTION: 6
Within a tailored enterprise governance system, a sourcing model for information and
technology is associated with:
A. design factors.
B. relevant industry frameworks.
C. focus areas.
Answer: (SHOW ANSWER)
Design factors can influence the blueprint of your enterprise's governance system and
position it for the successful use of I&T.
Reference: https://www.escoute.com/finally-a-guide-for-tailoring-a-governance-system-for-
information-and- technology/
NEW QUESTION: 7
In the implementation model, when is IT governance implementation risk BEST managed?
A. Just prior to operationalization
B. During the planning phase
C. Throughout the life cycle
Answer: (SHOW ANSWER)
NEW QUESTION: 8
The number of focus areas describing a certain governance topic or issue that can be
addressed by governance objectives is:
A. determined by the size of the enterprise
B. dependent on process maturity
C. virtually unlimited
Answer: (SHOW ANSWER)
NEW QUESTION: 9
Which of the following is MOST important to providing trust in operations, confidence in the
achievement of enterprise objectives, and an adequate understanding of residual risk?
A. A continuity of operations response plan
B. A risk management framework
C. A managed system of internal controls
Answer: (SHOW ANSWER)
Section: (none)
Explanation
NEW QUESTION: 10
A. Measuring objectives
B. Initiating improvements
C. Updating the program
Answer: (SHOW ANSWER)
Explanation/Reference: https://cio-wiki.org/wiki/IT_Governance
NEW QUESTION: 11
The alignment goal "Delivery of I&T services in line with business requirements" is
organized into which IT balanced scorecard (BSC) dimension?
A. Customer
B. Financial
C. Internal
Answer: (SHOW ANSWER)
NEW QUESTION: 12
Which of the following COBIT organizational structure roles fulfills the practice and creates
the intended outcome?
A. Accountable (A)
B. Consulted (C)
C. Responsible (R)
Answer: (SHOW ANSWER)
NEW QUESTION: 13
An enterprise that specializes in software development is designing a new IT governance
system as part of a transition from traditional waterfall to a more agile approach. Which
step in the design phase would this transition impact the MOST?
A. Implementation method
B. Compliance requirements
C. Sourcing model
Answer: (SHOW ANSWER)
NEW QUESTION: 14
Which of the following components of governance and management objectives includes
the expected capability level?
A. Process activities
B. Alignment goals
C. Organization structure
Answer: (SHOW ANSWER)
Capability and maturity levels are assigned to all process activities, enabling clear
definition of processes at different levels. This can be effective through a thorough
assessment of the enterprise program and capabilities using performance management.
NEW QUESTION: 15
To gain the GREATEST benefit from the COBIT framework, a stakeholder should have a
certain level of experience and a thorough understanding of:
A. the IT function.
B. the regulatory compliance function.
C. the entire enterprise.
Answer: (SHOW ANSWER)
NEW QUESTION: 16
Which of the following BEST enables a governance system to achieve governance and
management objectives?
A. The governance system focuses specifically on organizational structures for decision
making.
B. The governance system primarily addresses the culture and behavior of the individuals
involved in the system.
C. The governance system includes many components that work together in a holistic way.
Answer: (SHOW ANSWER)
NEW QUESTION: 18
Within the COBIT goals cascade, stakeholder drivers are transformed into:
A. the enterprise's actionable strategy.
B. the enterprise's governance framework.
C. business unit performance metrics.
Answer: (SHOW ANSWER)
NEW QUESTION: 19
Which of the following would be an appropriate metric associated with an enterprise goal of
"Business service continuity and availability"?
A. Number of business processing hours lost due to unplanned service interruptions
B. Ratio of significant incidents that were not identified in risk assessments vs. total
incidents
C. Satisfaction levels of board and executive management with business process
capabilities
Answer: (SHOW ANSWER)
NEW QUESTION: 20
A. Percent of stakeholders satisfied with program/project quality
B. Percent of business staff satisfied that IT service delivery meets agreed service levels
C. Level of user satisfaction with the quality and availability of I&T-related management
information
Answer: (SHOW ANSWER)
Explanation/Reference:
https://community.mis.temple.edu/mis5203sec001sp2019/files/2019/01/COBIT-2019-
Framework- Introduction-and-Methodology_res_eng_1118.pdf (32)
NEW QUESTION: 21
Which of the following is based on generic components of a governance system but are
tailored for a specific purpose or context within a focus area?
A. Guiding principles
B. Variant components
C. Design factors
Answer: (SHOW ANSWER)
These components (of a governance system) can be either generic or "variants of
generic." Generic components are described in the COBIT Core Model and apply in
principle to any situation (although they "generally need customization before being
practically implemented.") Whereas variants are based on the generic components but
tailored for a specific purpose or context within a focus area.
NEW QUESTION: 22
Within an organizational structure chart (RACI chart), which role drives a given task or
process?
A. Responsible (R) role
B. Accountable (A) role
C. Informed (I) role
Answer: (SHOW ANSWER)
Explanation/Reference: https://ptgmedia.pearsoncmg.com/images/9780134772806/
samplepages/9780134772806_Sample.pdf
NEW QUESTION: 23
Which of the following BEST describes the "managed innovation" management objective
of the COBIT core model?
A. Support the digital transformation strategy of the organization and deliver the desired
value.
B. Optimize available IT capabilities to support the IT strategy and roadmap.
C. Achieve competitive advantage, improve customer experience and improve operational
effectiveness.
Answer: (SHOW ANSWER)
NEW QUESTION: 24
Which of the following benefits derived from the use of COBIT is PRIMARILY associated
with an internal stakeholder?
A. COBIT helps to ensure that a governance system is in place to sustain regulatory
compliance.
B. COBIT provides insight on how to derive value from the use of I&T.
C. COBIT helps to ensure that a third-party vendor's operations are secure.
Answer: (SHOW ANSWER)
NEW QUESTION: 25
Which of the following would be an appropriate metric associated with an enterprise goal of
"Business service continuity and availability"?
A. Satisfaction levels of board and executive management with business process
capabilities
B. Ratio of significant incidents that were not identified in risk assessments vs. total
incidents
C. Number of business processing hours lost due to unplanned service interruptions
Answer: (SHOW ANSWER)
Explanation/Reference:
https://www.oo2.fr/sites/default/files/document/pdf/cobit-5_res_eng_1012.pdf (58)
NEW QUESTION: 26
Which of the following is an element of governance?
A. Building plans to align with the direction set by the governance body
B. Monitoring activities designed to achieve enterprise objectives
C. Evaluating stakeholder needs to determine enterprise objectives
Answer: A (LEAVE A REPLY)
Element 1: Set a clear purpose and stay focused on it.
Reference: https://oag.parliament.nz/good-practice/governance/organisation
NEW QUESTION: 27
Which of the following COBIT 2019 publications includes a workflow for planning a tailored
governance system for the enterprise?
A. COBIT 2019 Implementation Guide: Implementing and Optimizing an Information and
Technology Governance Solution
B. COBIT 2019 Framework: Governance and Management Objectives
C. COBIT 2019 Design Guide: Designing an Information and Technology Governance
Solution
Answer: (SHOW ANSWER)
Reference
https://community.mis.temple.edu/mis5203sec003spring2020/files/2019/01/COBIT-2019-
Framework-Introduction-and-Methodology_res_eng_1118.pdf (19)
NEW QUESTION: 28
Which of the following metrics would BEST enable an enterprise to evaluate an alignment
goal specifically related to security of information and privacy?
A. Number of critical business processes supported by up-to-date infrastructure and
applications
B. Ratio and extent of erroneous business decisions in which erroneous I&T-related
information was a key factor
C. Number of confidentiality incidents causing financial loss, business disruption or public
embarrassment.
Answer: C (LEAVE A REPLY)
NEW QUESTION: 29
In most cases, management of the enterprise is the responsibility of:
A. the project management office.
B. the executive management team.
C. the board of directors.
Answer: (SHOW ANSWER)
A strategic (enterprise) PMO (sometimes called the office of strategy management) plays a
role in linking the organization's projects to its strategic plans.
NEW QUESTION: 30
A. Build, Acquire and Implement (BAI)
B. Align, Plan and Organize (APO)
C. Deliver, Service and Support (DSS)
Answer: (SHOW ANSWER)
Explanation/Reference: https://graser.co.at/en/cobit-5-understand-the-framework/
NEW QUESTION: 31
Which element of a business case BEST enables senior leadership to assess the future
success of the IT governance program?
A. Investment justification
B. Qualitative perspective
C. Quantified benefits
Answer: (SHOW ANSWER)
NEW QUESTION: 32
Which of the following is the FINAL action before completing the design of an IT
governance system?
A. Resolving inherent priority conflicts
B. Selecting an implementation method
C. Determining a sourcing model
Answer: (SHOW ANSWER)
NEW QUESTION: 33
Which of the following is ESSENTIAL to help ensure that a project's benefits are identified
and continually monitored?
A. A well-developed business case
B. Earned value management reporting
C. Stage gate reviews by a governance team
Answer: (SHOW ANSWER)
Explanation/Reference: https://thesai.org/Downloads/Volume5No7/Paper_14-
A_Tool_Design_of_Cobit_Roadmap_Implementation.pdf
NEW QUESTION: 34
Which of the following is an enterprise goal that would MOST likely be evaluated by using
a metric "percent of services that meet or exceed targets in revenues and market share"?
A. Optimization of business process costs
B. Customer-oriented service culture
C. Portfolio of competitive services
Answer: (SHOW ANSWER)
NEW QUESTION: 35
Which "Role of IT" design factor is viewed as a driver for business process and service
innovation?
A. Turnaround
B. Strategic
C. Support
Answer: (SHOW ANSWER)
Reference https://www.slideshare.net/ChristianFNissen/introduction-to-cobit-2019-and-it-
management-140511572 (70)
NEW QUESTION: 36
Which enterprise role ensures the board is kept informed of major decisions related to
value delivery of I&T deployment in accordance with the enterprise strategy?
A. Chief information officer
B. Executive committee
C. Chief executive officer
Answer: (SHOW ANSWER)
NEW QUESTION: 37
Which of the following comprises the "information flow" component of a governance
system?
A. People, skills and competencies
B. Assignment of responsibility and accountability roles
C. Process practices that include inputs and outputs
Answer: (SHOW ANSWER)
NEW QUESTION: 38
Which of the following is a key component of a governance system?
A. Processes
B. Legal and regulatory requirements
C. Performance metrics
Answer: (SHOW ANSWER)
NEW QUESTION: 39
Which of the following is a PRIMARY benefit associated with the management objective
"managed strategy"?
A. Service delivery is facilitated by adopting the latest technology innovations.
B. Effective communication channels are established across all levels of management.
C. Desired value is delivered through a roadmap of incremental changes.
Answer: (SHOW ANSWER)
NEW QUESTION: 40
A. Portfolio of competitive products and services
B. Optimization of internal business process functionality
C. Managed digital transformation programs
Answer: (SHOW ANSWER)
NEW QUESTION: 41
One year after IT governance is implemented, what KEY question should be asked and
evaluated?
A. Has the enterprise leveraged lessons learned?
B. Has the enterprise achieved expected benefits?
C. Has the enterprise reduced its risk exposure?
Answer: (SHOW ANSWER)
NEW QUESTION: 42
Which of the following is a KEY principle associated with the Accountable (A) role of an
organizational structure?
A. Accountability can be delegated.
B. Accountability must be approved by the board.
C. Accountability cannot be shared.
Answer: (SHOW ANSWER)
NEW QUESTION: 43
Which of the following is the MOST essential attribute of the highest process capability
level (Level 5)?
A. Pursuit of continuous improvement
B. Full achievement of the process's purpose
C. Quantitative performance measures
Answer: (SHOW ANSWER)
NEW QUESTION: 44
The alignment goal titled "Enabling and supporting business processes by integrating
applications and technology" is aligned to which IT balanced scorecard (BSC) dimension?
A. Customer
B. Financial
C. Internal
Answer: (SHOW ANSWER)
NEW QUESTION: 45
What is the BEST way for senior leadership to communicate its expectations for IT
governance prior to commencing a governance implementation plan?
A. Add key performance indicators (KPIs) to a balanced scorecard.
B. Generate an IT governance policy.
C. Include a scope statement in the business case.
Answer: (SHOW ANSWER)
NEW QUESTION: 46
Which COBIT domain of management objectives incorporates managed risk?
A. Align, plan and organize (APO)
B. Build, acquire and implement (BAI)
C. Deliver, service and support (DSS)
Answer: (SHOW ANSWER)