Isaca COBIT-2019 Online Practice Questions and Exam Preparation

Isaca COBIT-2019 Online Questions & Answers

• Question 41:

  An enterprise has hired a consultant to resolve the issue of multiple IT-enabled change initiatives frequently being delivered late and failing to meet business needs. Which of the following management objectives from the COBIT core model is BEST for the consultant to recommend for developing a governance and management system?

  A. DSS03 Managed Problems
  B. APO10 Managed Vendors
  C. AP014 Managed Data
  D. BAI11 Managed Projects
  D. BAI11 Managed Projects

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  Explanation/Reference:

  As per COBIT 2019, the objective of BAI11 Managed Projects is to ensure that projects are planned, executed and delivered within scope, time, cost and quality parameters, and that they deliver expected benefits. The objective is relevant in the scenario described where the enterprise is facing issues with multiple IT-enabled change initiatives being delivered late and failing to meet business needs. The consultant can recommend developing a governance and management system around BAI11 Managed Projects to address these issues.

• Question 42:

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

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  Explanation/Reference:

  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 43:

  Which of the following aspects of organizational structure is MOST critical to ensure effective performance?

  A. Escalation procedures are defined and applied.
  B. Required resources are made available, allocated and used.
  C. A clearly understood and well-documented mandate is in place.
  C. A clearly understood and well-documented mandate is in place.

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• Question 44:

  Which of the following is an output of the "what needs to be done" phase?

  A. Risk response document
  B. Identified quick wins
  C. High-level program plan
  D. Detailed business case
  C. High-level program plan

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  Explanation/Reference:

  According to the COBIT 2019 Study Manual from Isaca, the output of the "what needs to be done" phase is a high-level program plan. This plan identifies the required resources, activities, and timelines for the implementation of the governance system, as well as any proposed changes that need to be made to the existing system. It is important to have this plan in place before proceeding with the implementation of any changes, as it will help ensure the success of the governance system.

• Question 45:

  While value delivery focuses on the creation of value, risk management focuses on which of the following?

  A. Achievement of value
  B. Preservation of value
  C. Optimization of value
  B. Preservation of value

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• Question 46:

  When defining a governance implementation roadmap. what is the NEXT step after planning the program?

  A. Initiate the
  B. Realize benefits.
  C. Review effectiveness.
  D. Execute the plan.
  D. Execute the plan.

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  Explanation/Reference:

  After planning the implementation roadmap, the next step is to execute the plan. This involves taking the necessary steps to implement and actualize the governance plan. According to Isaca COBIT 2019, this includes tasks such as selecting a program manager, engaging stakeholders, selecting an implementation team, and initiating the program. Additionally, it is important to ensure that the program is properly monitored and that the progress is tracked.

• Question 47:

  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
  A. A well-developed business case

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  Explanation/Reference:

  Reference: https://thesai.org/Downloads/Volume5No7/Paper_14-A_Tool_Design_of_Cobit_Roadmap_Implementation.pdf

• Question 48:

  Which COBIT principle addresses the need to consider how many changes in technology or strategy impact the enterprise governance system as a whole?

  A. A governance system should be tailored to the enterprise's needs.
  B. A governance system should cover the enterprise end to end.
  C. A governance system should be dynamic.
  C. A governance system should be dynamic.

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• Question 49:

  Which of the following is determined at each level of a capability maturity model?

  A. Who is responsible for ensuring all activities at a given level are performed successfully
  B. How well a process is implemented and performing at a given level
  C. Which internal policies are relevant to a process at a given level
  B. How well a process is implemented and performing at a given level

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• Question 50:

  When considering the IT implementation methods design factor, and the design factor value is DevOps, which of the following should be a management objective priority?

  A. Managed change acceptance and transitioning (BAI07)
  B. Managed availability and capacity (BAI04)
  C. Managed service requests and incidents (DSS02)
  D. Managed solution identification and build (BAI03)
  D. Managed solution identification and build (BAI03)

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  Explanation/Reference:

  When the design factor value is DevOps, the management objective priority should be Managed Solution Identification and Build (BAI03). This objective focuses on the use of agile development methodologies, automation, and DevOps principles to develop and deploy new solutions quickly and efficiently. It also includes the use of methodologies and tools to continuously monitor and test the solutions. This objective is important for DevOps as it allows organizations to quickly iterate and deploy solutions while ensuring high quality and reliability.