Isaca COBIT-2019 Online Practice Questions and Exam Preparation

Isaca COBIT-2019 Online Questions & Answers

• Question 171:

  DevOps is an example of which of the following?

  A. A design factor and hybrid method
  B. A component variant and focus area
  C. A process and service
  C. A process and service

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• Question 172:

  A governance or management objective always relates to:

  A. a group of related processes.
  B. a single related component.
  C. a single process.
  C. a single process.

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  Explanation/Reference:

  Reference: https://www.escoute.com/a-new-cobit-is-in-town-and-i-really-like-how-this-looks/

• Question 173:

  Which of the following COBIT components is a PRIMARY driver for the execution of corrective actions required to achieve governance or management objectives?

  A. People, skills and competencies
  B. Organizational structures
  C. Principles, policies and frameworks
  C. Principles, policies and frameworks

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• Question 174:

  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
  A. Culture, ethics and behavior

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  Explanation/Reference:

  Reference: https://graser.co.at/cobit-5-understand-the-framework-2/

• Question 175:

  According to the principles for a governance framework, which of the following is a PRIMARY consideration when addressing new issues within a flexible and open framework?

  A. Maintaining integrity and consistency
  B. Aligning with internal IT policies and procedures
  C. Identifying related industry standards
  A. Maintaining integrity and consistency

• Question 176:

  Which of the following should a stakeholder do to optimize the use of COBIT?

  A. Customize COBIT guidance to meet industry best practices.
  B. Customize COBIT guidance to meet specific enterprise needs.
  C. Ensure COBIT guidance is strictly followed without alterations.
  B. Customize COBIT guidance to meet specific enterprise needs.

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  Explanation/Reference:

  Customizable solution that can address the unique needs of any enterprise. Reference: https://www.escoute.com/finally-a-guide-for-tailoring-a-governance-system-for-information-and-technology/

• Question 177:

  What is the KEY benefit of considering the size of the enterprise when designing governance?

  A. Identifying the implementation effort needed to finalize the design phase
  B. Determining whether COBIT or SME focus area guidance should be used
  C. Assigning priorities to governance and management objectives
  D. Targeting capability levels of governance and management objectives
  D. Targeting capability levels of governance and management objectives

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  Explanation/Reference:

  When designing governance, it is important to consider the size of the enterprise, as this will allow you to target the capability levels of the governance and management objectives. The size of the enterprise will influence the scope and complexity of the governance frameworks that should be used, and the targeted capability levels of the governance and management objectives. For example, a large enterprise might require more complex and extensive governance frameworks, and the targeted capability levels of the governance and management objectives may be higher than those of a smaller enterprise. This is explained in the Official COBIT 2019 Study Manual from ISACA.

• Question 178:

  Which of the following COBIT organizational structure roles fulfills the practice and creates the intended outcome?

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

• Question 179:

  Which of the following roles should be involved when nominating key program roles to create the appropriate governance environment?

  A. IT management
  B. Business management
  C. Human resources
  D. Board and executives
  D. Board and executives

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  Explanation/Reference:

  According to COBIT 2019, the board and executives are responsible for ensuring that the governance environment is appropriate and conducive to the success of the governance system. This includes ensuring that key program roles are appropriately staffed and that necessary resources are made available. The involvement of the board and executives is critical to the success of the governance system as they provide the overall direction, leadership, and resources needed to ensure the governance system is implemented effectively and efficiently. Other stakeholders, such as IT management and business management, also play important roles in the implementation of the governance system, but the ultimate responsibility for creating the appropriate governance environment lies with the board and executives.

• Question 180:

  Within the principles for a governance system, the value generated from the use of IandT reflects:

  A. the ratio of costs versus achieved service levels.
  B. a balance among benefits, risk and resources.
  C. maximized financial benefits to the investment portfolio.
  B. a balance among benefits, risk and resources.

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  Explanation/Reference:

  The governance system should also to generate value from the use of IandT. To create value, the enterprise must balance benefits, risk, and resources. Reference: https://www.testpreptraining.com/tutorial/governance-system-principles/