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COBIT 2019 Foundation Question and Answers

COBIT 2019 Foundation

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Questions 1

What is the function of a mapping table when determining the initial scope of a new governance system?

Options:

A.  

It provides a means for calculating the cost/benefit associated with prioritized governance and management objectives.

B.  

It indicates the relevance of a governance or management objective with a particular design factor.

C.  

It indicates the degree of alignment of each governance and management objective with enterprise strategy.

D.  

It provides a high level view of the importance of governance and management objectives for presentation purposes.

Discussion 0
Questions 2

Which of the following is an important desired outcome to be achieved from the execution of an EGIT implementation program plan?

Options:

A.  

Completion of EGIT project implementation regardless of the amount of time required

B.  

Transition of EGIT projects into the enterprise's normal development life cycle

C.  

Development of a record of unapproved EGIT projects

D.  

Mitigation of all risks associated with the implementation of EGIT projects

Discussion 0
Questions 3

Which of the following components is important to update in a COBIT RACI chart to align with the enterprise’s context, priorities and preferred terminology?

Options:

A.  

Enterprise process practices and activities

B.  

Enterprise roles and organizational structures

C.  

Enterprise procedures and job descriptions

Discussion 0
Questions 4

The alignment goal titled "Security of information, processing infrastructure and privacy" is part of which IT balanced scorecard (BSC) dimension?

Options:

A.  

Internal

B.  

Learning and growth

C.  

Customer

Discussion 0
Questions 5

Which of the following components of the governance system are the KEY decision-making entities in an enterprise?

Options:

A.  

Organizational structures

B.  

People, skills and competencies

C.  

Principles, policies and frameworks

Discussion 0
Questions 6

What is the BEST way for senior leadership to communicate its expectations for IT governance prior to commencing a governance implementation plan?

Options:

A.  

Include a scope statement in the business case.

B.  

Add key performance indicators (KPIs) to a balanced scorecard.

C.  

Generate an IT governance policy.

Discussion 0
Questions 7

Which of the following is ESSENTIAL to help ensure that a project’s benefits are identified and continually monitored?

Options:

A.  

A well-developed business case

B.  

Earned value management reporting

C.  

Stage gate reviews by a governance team

Discussion 0
Questions 8

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?

Options:

A.  

DSS03 Managed Problems

B.  

APO10 Managed Vendors

C.  

AP014 Managed Data

D.  

BAI11 Managed Projects

Discussion 0
Questions 9

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?

Options:

A.  

Maintaining integrity and consistency

B.  

Aligning with internal IT policies and procedures

C.  

Identifying related industry standards

Discussion 0
Questions 10

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

Options:

A.  

Managed innovation (APO04)

B.  

Managed quality (AP011)

C.  

Managed relationships (APO08)

D.  

Managed budget and costs (APO06)

Discussion 0
Questions 11

Which of the following is the PRIMARY objective of implementing the process of managed innovation?

Options:

A.  

Avoiding technological obsolescence

B.  

Enhancing brand reputation

C.  

Improving customer experience

Discussion 0
Questions 12

Which projects should be included when reporting on performance measurements related to an EGIT implementation program plan?

Options:

A.  

All projects

B.  

Only projects that require corrective action

C.  

All projects deemed appropriate by IT management

D.  

Only projects that are achieving desired results

Discussion 0
Questions 13

Responsibility for developing an EGIT business case outline and details resides with which of the following?

Options:

A.  

IT managers and IT process owners

B.  

CIO and program steering committee

C.  

Board of directors and business executives

D.  

Risk and compliance function and IT audit

Discussion 0
Questions 14

Which of the following is an element of governance?

Options:

A.  

Building plans to align with the direction set by the governance body

B.  

Monitoring activities designed to achieve enterprise objectives

C.  

Evaluating stakeholder needs to determine enterprise objectives

Discussion 0
Questions 15

Which governance component identifies the human resource needs that must be met to achieve governance and management objectives?

Options:

A.  

Culture, ethics and behavior

B.  

People, skills and competencies

C.  

Information flow and items

Discussion 0
Questions 16

Which of the following is a PRIMARY objective of reviewing the effectiveness of a new IT governance system that has been operational for 6 months?

Options:

A.  

Obtaining executive management support for IT governance

B.  

Identifying further governance requirements

C.  

Evaluating business performance reports

Discussion 0
Questions 17

Which of the following performance measures is used to assess a specific focus area?

Options:

A.  

Maturity level

B.  

Key goal indicator

C.  

Process capability rating

Discussion 0
Questions 18

Which of the following describes a specific governance topic, domain or issue that can be addressed by a collection of governance and management objectives and their components?

Options:

A.  

Design factor

B.  

Focus area

C.  

Enablers

Discussion 0
Questions 19

Which of the following is a KEY principle associated with the Accountable (A) role of an organizational structure?

Options:

A.  

Accountability can be delegated.

B.  

Accountability must be approved by the board.

C.  

Accountability cannot be shared.

Discussion 0
Questions 20

Who is responsible for the oversight of structures and mechanisms that drive enterprise governance of information and technology (EGIT)?

Options:

A.  

Individual business units

B.  

External regulators

C.  

The board

Discussion 0
Questions 21

Which of the following BEST enables an enterprise to maximize value from the use of I&T?

Options:

A.  

A clearly defined I&T management structure

B.  

An actionable strategy and governance system

C.  

Well-documented and monitored business processes

Discussion 0
Questions 22

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?

Options:

A.  

Culture, ethics and behavior

B.  

People, skills and competencies

C.  

Principles, policies and frameworks

Discussion 0
Questions 23

Which of the following is an important principle of a proper governance framework?

Options:

A.  

The governance framework should be rigorous and focus exclusively on prioritized existing issues.

B.  

The governance framework should be based on a single relevant standard, framework or regulation.

C.  

The governance framework should allow for flexibility in addressing new issues.

Discussion 0
Questions 24

Who is accountable for monitoring the performance of the execution of an EGIT implementation program plan against success metrics and adjusting long-term targets when necessary?

Options:

A.  

Board of directors

B.  

IT process owners

C.  

IT audit department

D.  

CIO

Discussion 0
Questions 25

When is the BEST time to acquire or develop solutions for implementing process improvement projects defined by the EGIT implementation program plan?

Options:

A.  

When denning potential implementation problems and opportunities

B.  

When executing the EGIT implementation program plan

C.  

When developing the EGIT implementation program plan

D.  

When defining the EGIT Implementation Road map

Discussion 0
Questions 26

When refining the scope of a new IT governance system during the design phase, which of the following is the MOST significant driver to be considered?

Options:

A.  

The size of the enterprise

B.  

National or international locations

C.  

Cloud versus on-premises services

Discussion 0
Questions 27

How do the assigned capability levels in the COBIT core model facilitate the achievement of the different capability levels?

Options:

A.  

By defining organizational structure with specific roles and responsibilities

B.  

By setting performance metrics for enabler goals

C.  

By providing clear definition of the processes and required activities

Discussion 0
Questions 28

Who is responsible for performing a stakeholder satisfaction survey and gathering feedback on lessons learned from the implementation of an EGIT program plan?

Options:

A.  

The CIO and the program steering committee

B.  

Business executives and the l&I governance board

C.  

IT managers and IT process owners

D.  

The risk and compliance function and IT audit

Discussion 0
Questions 29

What is the FINAL step in governance system design?

Options:

A.  

Review governance objectives that correspond to high compliance requirements.

B.  

Reconcile inherent priority conflicts.

C.  

Define target capability levels for the most critical objectives.

D.  

Refine the scope of the governance system.

Discussion 0
Questions 30

The alignment goal titled "Enabling and supporting business processes by integrating applications and technology" is aligned to which IT balanced scorecard (BSC) dimension?

Options:

A.  

Financial

B.  

Internal

C.  

Customer

Discussion 0
Questions 31

Which of the following industry sectors can be characterized by a low level of regulation and a high level of focus on cost?

Options:

A.  

Financial sector

B.  

Public sector agencies

C.  

Nonprofit enterprises

D.  

Health care providers

Discussion 0
Questions 32

Which of the following components of the governance system are required for successful completion of all activities?

Options:

A.  

People, skills and competencies

B.  

Processes

C.  

Principles, policies and frameworks

Discussion 0
Questions 33

Which of the following MUST be done before an enterprise can determine performance measures for a process improvement initiative?

Options:

A.  

Perform a process risk assessment

B.  

Calculate return on investment (ROI)

C.  

Conduct a capabilities assessment

Discussion 0
Questions 34

Which of the following functions would be responsible for executing a contract that retains independent legal consultants to review the level of regulatory compliance of a proposed IT solution?

Options:

A.  

Procurement office

B.  

l&T security

C.  

Executive leadership team

D.  

Legal office

Discussion 0
Questions 35

Which of the following frameworks has been used as a basis for developing guidance for the COBIT governance component of people, skills and competencies?

Options:

A.  

Sans Security Policy Framework

B.  

Cyber Security Framework

C.  

Skills Framework for the Information Age

Discussion 0
Questions 36

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

Options:

A.  

IT management

B.  

Business management

C.  

Human resources

D.  

Board and executives

Discussion 0
Questions 37

When reviewing the risk profile of an enterprise during the governance design phase, what MUST be established prior to conducting a high-level risk analysis?

Options:

A.  

Risk response strategy

B.  

Key risk indicators (KRIs)

C.  

Enterprise's risk appetite

D.  

Risk management framework

Discussion 0
Questions 38

Ensuring the program team knows and understands the enterprise goals is a part of which of the following implementation phases?

Options:

A.  

Where are we now?

B.  

How do we get there?

C.  

Where do we want to be?

D.  

What are the drivers?

Discussion 0
Questions 39

Within the principles for a governance system, the value generated from the use of I&T reflects:

Options:

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.

Discussion 0
Questions 40

Which "Role of IT" design factor is viewed as a driver for business process and service innovation?

Options:

A.  

Turnaround

B.  

Strategic

C.  

Support

Discussion 0
Questions 41

The enterprise goal of compliance with external laws and regulations is aligned to which balanced scorecard (BSC) dimension?

Options:

A.  

Financial

B.  

Growth

C.  

Internal

Discussion 0
Questions 42

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

Options:

A.  

Delivery of programs on time and on budget

B.  

Product and business innovation

C.  

Quality of management information

Discussion 0
Questions 43

The alignment goal titled "Knowledge, expertise and initiatives for business innovation" is aligned to which IT balanced scorecard (BSC) dimension?

Options:

A.  

Learning and Growth

B.  

Customer

C.  

Internal

Discussion 0
Questions 44

What would be the PRIMARY reason for management to conduct a process capability assessment?

Options:

A.  

To better understand the current state as compared to the target

B.  

To better understand the cost of implementing the improved process

C.  

To better understand the current level of risk versus future risk

Discussion 0
Questions 45

Which of the following is IMPERATIVE to the successful implementation of IT governance?

Options:

A.  

IT governance identifies benchmarking standards.

B.  

IT governance includes identification of business risk.

C.  

IT governance is sponsored by executives.

Discussion 0
Questions 46

An enterprise is not having success implementing IT governance because key staff are not participating in planning meetings. What is the MOST likely underlying cause?

Options:

A.  

Lack of consequences for not attending

B.  

Failure to utilize program management principles

C.  

Lack of senior leadership commitment

Discussion 0
Questions 47

Which of the following components of a governance system translates desired behavior into practical guidance?

Options:

A.  

Culture, ethics and behavior

B.  

Principles, policies and frameworks

C.  

People, skills and competencies

Discussion 0
Questions 48

Which of the following inputs MUST be defined before the planning for a new governance framework can be finalized?

Options:

A.  

Performance management

B.  

Enterprise goals

C.  

Risk frameworks

D.  

Implementation costs

Discussion 0
Questions 49

When tailoring the COBIT organization structure to organizational context and priorities, which of the following should be done NEXT after mapping organizational structures with specific responsibility or accountability?

Options:

A.  

Adapt the COBIT roles and organizational structures.

B.  

Revise the organizational hierarchy with job descriptions.

C.  

Add two levels of involvement for consulted and informed.

Discussion 0
Questions 50

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

Options:

A.  

Growth

B.  

Customer

C.  

Internal

Discussion 0
Questions 51

Which of the following is the PRIMARY purpose of implementing an enterprise governance of information and technology (EGIT) system?

Options:

A.  

To document I&T business objectives and processes

B.  

To deliver stakeholder value from I&T-enabled investments

C.  

To comply with I&T regulatory requirements

Discussion 0
Questions 52

Using the COBIT 2019 Governance System Design Workflow allows enterprises to:

Options:

A.  

design a governance system that focuses primarily on compliance requirements,

B.  

ensure each of the stages and steps in the design process are closely adhered to.

C.  

implement a governance framework that is strictly aligned to industry standards.

D.  

realize a governance system that is tailored to their needs.

Discussion 0
Questions 53

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

Options:

A.  

Risk response document

B.  

Identified quick wins

C.  

High-level program plan

D.  

Detailed business case

Discussion 0
Questions 54

COBIT defines stakeholder value creation as which of the following?

Options:

A.  

Realization of benefits at a controlled resource cost while controlling risk

B.  

Realization of benefits at an optimal resource cost while optimizing risk

C.  

Realization of benefits at a reduced resource cost while mitigating risk

Discussion 0
Questions 55

The Goals Cascade model illustrates that each governance or management objective supports the achievement of alignment goals that are related to:

Options:

A.  

individual business unit goals.

B.  

IT-specific goals.

C.  

larger enterprise goals.

Discussion 0