Isaca COBIT-2019 Online Practice Questions and Exam Preparation

Isaca COBIT-2019 Online Questions & Answers

• Question 141:

  Which of the following is a KEY consideration when finalizing a governance system design with competing priorities?

  A. The enterprise should defer final design decisions to executive management to minimize conflicts among business stakeholders.
  B. The enterprise should ensure all steps in the proposed workflow are applied when focusing on a very specific issue or initiative.
  C. The enterprise should refer to the COBIT design workflow for universally applicable guidelines to resolve conflicting priorities.
  D. The enterprise should be prepared to deviate from previously identified priorities with justified reasons.
  D. The enterprise should be prepared to deviate from previously identified priorities with justified reasons.

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  Explanation/Reference:

  The enterprise should be prepared to deviate from previously identified priorities with justified reasons. According to the COBIT 2019 Design Guide , when finalizing a governance system design [1], it is important to consider the competing priorities and be prepared to deviate from the previously identified priorities with justified reasons. This is because the governance system design should be tailored to the specific characteristics of the enterprise, and any decisions made should be based on the best interests of the enterprise. It is also important to understand the implications of any changes in the design and to ensure any decisions made do not conflict with the enterprise's overall strategy.

• Question 142:

  Which of the following is the PRIMARY benefit or output derived from setting targeted capability levels and performing a capability-level gap analysis for selected processes?

  A. Identification and mitigation of all identified risks
  B. Identification of process improvement opportunities
  C. Development of a business case outline
  D. Development of enterprise goals that align to established targets
  B. Identification of process improvement opportunities

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  Explanation/Reference:

  The primary benefit or output derived from setting targeted capability levels and performing a capability-level gap analysis for selected processes is the identification of process improvement opportunities, according to the official COBIT 2019 Study Manual from ISACA. This gap analysis can help to identify areas where processes are not meeting their desired capability levels and can provide insight into how processes can be improved to meet their desired levels. This can help to increase efficiency and reduce costs.

• Question 143:

  Innovation and differentiation are examples of:

  A. enterprise goal risk factors.
  B. enterprise objectives design factors.
  C. enterprise strategy design factors.
  C. enterprise strategy design factors.

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• Question 144:

  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
  C. Process practices that include inputs and outputs

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  Explanation/Reference:

  Reference: https://static1.squarespace.com/static/56b3cadb59827ecd82b02b43/ t/56d8c0d84d088e673055c308/1457045725120/COBIT-5_res_eng_1012.pdf (32)

• Question 145:

  What is the role of the internal audit function when defining the EGIT target state?

  A. Provide advice and assist with target-state positioning and gap priorities.
  B. Prepare the detailed business case and high-level program plan.
  C. Align targeted process improvement solutions to enterprise goals.
  D. Develop and communicate a change enablement plan and objectives.
  A. Provide advice and assist with target-state positioning and gap priorities.

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  Explanation/Reference:

  According to the ISACA COBIT 2019 official Manual, the internal audit function must provide advice and assistance with target-state positioning and gap priorities when defining the EGIT target state. The internal audit function must provide objective, independent and unbiased advice on the positioning of the target state, as well as on the prioritization of gaps to be addressed. This advice must be based on the internal audit function's knowledge of the enterprise's strategic objectives, as well as its understanding of the processes, risks and control environment.

• Question 146:

  Which of the following is an important component for an enterprise strategy archetype of growth/acquisition as defined by COBIT 2019?

  A. Support for the portfolio management role with an investment office
  B. Important influence of culture and behavior component for innovation
  C. Skills and competencies
  D. Services, infrastructure, and applications component
  A. Support for the portfolio management role with an investment office

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  Explanation/Reference:

  According to the ISACA COBIT 2019 Framework, an enterprise strategy archetype of growth/acquisition requires support for the portfolio management role with an investment office. This is specified in Domain 4, Objective 4.4: "Manage, plan, and execute the enterprise strategy". The investment office is responsible for overseeing the development and implementation of the enterprise strategy and ensuring that the strategy is aligned with the organization's objectives. Additionally, the investment office is responsible for monitoring the performance of the portfolio of investments and recommending opportunities for improvement.

• Question 147:

  Which of the following enterprise goals is within the Customer dimension of the IT balanced scorecard?

  A. Delivery of programs on time and on budget
  B. Product and business innovation
  C. Quality of management information
  C. Quality of management information

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  Explanation/Reference:

  Reference: https://blog.firstreference.com/the-isaca-has-traded-in-cobit-5-for-cobit-2019-part-3-of-3/ #.YGYd8h1RWQ4

• Question 148:

  The design factor associated with a highly regulated enterprise is likely to attribute MORE importance to which of the following?

  A. Managed strategy and operations
  B. Documented work products and policies
  C. Understanding of the business by IT professionals
  B. Documented work products and policies

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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 (46)

• Question 149:

  Which of the following is a KEY change enablement task that must be completed during the driver identification phase of an IT initiative?

  A. Define high-level improvement targets.
  B. Identify the business and governance drivers.
  C. Establish urgency for the changes needed.
  D. Assign high-level roles and responsibilities.
  B. Identify the business and governance drivers.

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  Explanation/Reference:

  According to ISACA COBIT 2019, the key change enablement task that must be completed during the driver identification phase of an IT initiative is to "Identify the business and governance drivers." This task is important because it helps to determine the motivations and reasons for change, which can then be used to inform the development of the initiative and ensure that it is aligned with the needs and goals of the enterprise. This information can also help to prioritize and scope the initiative and to develop a business case for the changes needed.

• Question 150:

  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
  A. Responsible (R) role

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