Isaca COBIT COBIT-2019 Questions & Answers

• Question 11:

  Which of the following components of governance and management objectives includes the expected capability level?

  A. Process activities

  B. Alignment goals

  C. Organization structure

  Correct Answer: A

  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.

  Reference: https://www.isaca.org/resources/news-and-trends/industry-news/2020/effective-capability-and-maturity-assessment-using-cobit-2019

• Question 12:

  Which of the following is an important component for an enterprise strategy archetype of cost leadership as defined by COBIT 2019?

  A. Organizational structures

  B. Skills and competencies

  C. Enterprise architect

  D. Support for the portfolio management role with an investment office

  Correct Answer: D

  According to the official COBIT 2019 Study Manual from ISACA, an important component for an enterprise strategy archetype of cost leadership is support for the portfolio management role with an investment office. This component involves having a dedicated investment office to manage and oversee investments, with a focus on maximizing ROI and reducing costs. The investment office should have the necessary resources, skills and competencies to make informed decisions and effectively manage the enterprise portfolio.

• Question 13:

  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

  Correct Answer: B

  Reference: https://community.mis.temple.edu/mis5203sec001sp2019/files/2019/01/COBIT-2019-Framework-Introduction-and-Methodology_res_eng_1118.pdf (46)

• Question 14:

  Which of the following domains deals with the definition of IT solutions and their integration in business processes?

  A. Align, Plan and Organize (APO)

  B. Deliver, Service and Support (DSS)

  C. Build, Acquire and Implement (BAI)

  Correct Answer: C

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

• Question 15:

  The enterprise goal titled "Optimization of Business Process Costs" is aligned to which balanced scorecard (BSC) dimension?

  A. Growth

  B. Customer

  C. Internal

  Correct Answer: C

  Reference: https://community.mis.temple.edu/mis5203sec001sp2019/files/2019/01/COBIT-2019-Framework-Introduction-and-Methodology_res_eng_1118.pdf (24)

• Question 16:

  Which of the following BEST describes the "managed innovation" management objective of the COBIT core model?

  A. Optimize available IT capabilities to support the IT strategy and roadmap.

  B. Achieve competitive advantage, improve customer experience and improve operational effectiveness.

  C. Support the digital transformation strategy of the organization and deliver the desired value.

  Correct Answer: B

  Reference: https://netmarket.oss.aliyuncs.com/df5c71cb-f91a-4bf8-85a6-991e1c2c0a3e.pdf (81)

• Question 17:

  Which of the following is a KEY input to be considered when defining drivers for a C08IT implementation?

  A. IT process documentation

  B. Business case outline

  C. Enterprise policies

  D. Stakeholder map

  Correct Answer: B

  A business case outline is a key input to be considered when defining drivers for a COBIT implementation, as it outlines the business need for the initiative and provides a clear understanding of the benefits that the initiative is expected to deliver. The business case outline can then be used to help identify the drivers for the initiative and determine the urgency for change.

• Question 18:

  Which of the following is a key component of a governance system?

  A. Performance metrics

  B. Processes

  C. Legal and regulatory requirements

  Correct Answer: B

• Question 19:

  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.

  Correct Answer: A

  A strategic (enterprise) PMO (sometimes called the office of strategy management) plays a role in linking the organization's projects to its strategic plans. Reference: https://www.pmi.org/learning/library/strategic-project-management-officeexecution-6737

• Question 20:

  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

  Correct Answer: A