Isaca COBIT-2019 Online Practice Questions and Exam Preparation

Isaca COBIT-2019 Online Questions & Answers

• Question 111:

  Within the COBIT organizational structures component, which role is solely liable for the success and achievement of assigned tasks?

  A. Responsible (R)
  B. Accountable (A)
  C. Consulted (C)
  B. Accountable (A)

• Question 112:

  Which of the following components should be considered for inclusion when considering the threat landscape design factor?

  A. Compliance and assurance capabilities
  B. Impact and probability levels
  C. Information flows including security policy
  D. Information security focus areas
  D. Information security focus areas

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  Explanation/Reference:

  When considering the threat landscape design factor, it is important to consider a number of components, including information security focus areas. This includes identifying and understanding the threats that could affect the enterprise and the controls that are necessary to mitigate them. Additionally, this involves considering the impact and probability levels of each threat, as well as the information flows and security policies that should be implemented to protect the enterprise from them. It is also important to consider compliance and assurance capabilities that are necessary to ensure that the enterprise is adhering to relevant regulations and best practices. Reference: https://www.isaca.org/COBIT/Pages/COBIT2019-Framework.aspx

• Question 113:

  MOST critical that IT governance objectives:

  A. increase business profitability
  B. reduce unmitigated IT risk
  C. align with enterprise goals
  C. align with enterprise goals

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  Explanation/Reference:

• Question 114:

  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 regulatory compliance function.

  B. the entire enterprise.
  C. the IT function.
  B. the entire enterprise.

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  Explanation/Reference:

  Reference: https://community.mis.temple.edu/mis5203sec001sp2019/files/2019/01/COBIT-2019-Framework-Introduction-and-Methodology_res_eng_1118.pdf page 15

• Question 115:

  Which of the following benefits derived from the use of COBIT is PRIMARILY associated with an internal stakeholder?

  A. COBIT provides insight on how to derive value from the use of IandT.
  B. COBIT helps to ensure that a third-party vendor's operations are secure.
  C. COBIT helps to ensure that a governance system is in place to sustain regulatory compliance.
  A. COBIT provides insight on how to derive value from the use of IandT.

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  Explanation/Reference:

  Reference: https://www.isaca.org/resources/news-and-trends/industry-news/2019/cobit-design-factors

• Question 116:

  When assessing organizational structures, it is MOST helpful when subcriteria for each criterion are defined and linked to:

  A. job descriptions.
  B. capability levels.
  C. performance metrics.
  B. capability levels.

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  Explanation/Reference:

  Reference: https://community.mis.temple.edu/mis5203sec001sp2019/files/2019/01/COBIT-2019-Framework-Introduction-and-Methodology_res_eng_1118.pdf (41)

• Question 117:

  Which of the following is a guiding principle in the development of COBIT?

  A. COBIT aligns with other related and relevant IandT standards, frameworks and regulations
  B. COBIT includes relevant content from other related IandT standards, frameworks and regulations.
  C. COBIT serves as a comprehensive standalone framework that covers all relevant IandT-related activities.
  A. COBIT aligns with other related and relevant IandT standards, frameworks and regulations

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  Explanation/Reference:

• Question 118:

  Which of the following involves numeric mapping tables created for each of the design factors?

  A. An architecture design approach
  B. A quantitative approach
  C. A qualitative approach
  D. A risk-based approach
  B. A quantitative approach

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  Explanation/Reference:

  According to the COBIT 2019 Design Guide, a quantitative approach involves numeric mapping tables created for each of the design factors. This approach is used to assign numerical values to design factors and assess their relative importance in the governance system design. It provides a structured and systematic approach to decision-making and helps to ensure that the governance system design aligns with the enterprise's overall strategy and objectives.

• Question 119:

  Which of the following BEST describes the goal of having a customer-oriented service culture?

  A. Governance goal
  B. Alignment goal
  C. Enterprise goal
  C. Enterprise goal

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• Question 120:

  What functional task area is responsible for assessing the potential return on investment (ROI) during future state planning?

  A. Continuous improvement
  B. Change enablement
  C. Risk management
  D. Program management
  D. Program management

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  Explanation/Reference:

  According to the Official COBIT 2019 Study Manual from Isaca, the Program Management functional task area is responsible for assessing the potential return on investment (ROI) during future state planning. This includes creating a business case, assessing the economic benefits and costs associated with the project, and developing a roadmap for implementation. Program management also involves ensuring that the project is aligned with the organization's strategic goals and objectives, as well as assessing risks and developing mitigation plans.