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COBIT 2019 Foundation

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Questions 1

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 2

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 3

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 4

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 5

Which of the following is a PRIMARY benefit associated with the management objective "managed strategy"?

Options:

A.  

Desired value is delivered through a roadmap of incremental changes.

B.  

Effective communication channels are established across all levels of management.

C.  

Service delivery is facilitated by adopting the latest technology innovations.

Discussion 0
Questions 6

A privately held company is planning to be listed on the stock exchange and is working on meeting regulatory requirements. After considering an assessment by external consultants, the company has decided to implement the process 'Ensured Stakeholder Engagement." Who is BEST suited for this responsibility?

Options:

A.  

Relationship manager

B.  

Chief information officer

C.  

The board and executive management

D.  

Chief information security officer

Discussion 0
Questions 7

DevOps is an example of which of the following?

Options:

A.  

A process and service

B.  

A design factor and hybrid method

C.  

A component variant and focus area

Discussion 0
Questions 8

Within a tailored enterprise governance system, a sourcing model for information and technology is associated with:

Options:

A.  

design factors.

B.  

relevant industry frameworks.

C.  

focus areas.

Discussion 0
Questions 9

In most cases, management of the enterprise is the responsibility of:

Options:

A.  

the project management office.

B.  

the executive management team.

C.  

the board of directors.

Discussion 0
Questions 10

Which of the following cascades to enterprise goals?

Options:

A.  

Stakeholder needs

B.  

Organizational objectives

C.  

Enterprise strategy

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 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 13

Which of the following should be scheduled for completion FIRST when prioritizing improvement initiatives?

Options:

A.  

Initiatives that are the least expensive in order to lower risk due to failure

B.  

Initiatives that are easiest to achieve and will garner business benefits

C.  

Initiatives with the lowest cost regardless of expected business value

Discussion 0
Questions 14

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

Options:

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.

Discussion 0
Questions 15

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 16

Which COBIT domain of management objectives incorporates managed business process controls?

Options:

A.  

Build, Acquire and Implement (BAI)

B.  

Align, Plan and Organize (APO)

C.  

Deliver, Service and Support (DSS)

Discussion 0
Questions 17

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

Options:

A.  

Managed strategy and operations

B.  

Documented work products and policies

C.  

Understanding of the business by IT professionals

Discussion 0
Questions 18

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 19

Which of the following is an example of a governance system component?

Options:

A.  

The risk register of the enterprise

B.  

The compliance regulations applicable to the enterprise

C.  

The role of IT for the enterprise

D.  

The geopolitical landscape in which the enterprise operates

Discussion 0
Questions 20

Which of the following is a strategy archetype focused on increasing revenues?

Options:

A.  

Innovation/differentiation

B.  

Client service/stability

C.  

Growth/acquisition

D.  

Cost leadership

Discussion 0
Questions 21

To gain the GREATEST benefit from the COBIT framework, a stakeholder should have a certain level of experience and a thorough understanding of:

Options:

A.  

the regulatory compliance function.

B.  

the entire enterprise.

C.  

the IT function.

Discussion 0
Questions 22

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 23

Which of the following benefits derived from the use of COBIT is PRIMARILY associated with an internal stakeholder?

Options:

A.  

COBIT provides insight on how to derive value from the use of I&T.

B.  

COBIT helps to ensure that a third-party vendor's operations are secure.

C.  

COBIT helps to ensure that a governance system is in place to sustain regulatory compliance.

Discussion 0
Questions 24

A governance or management objective always relates to:

Options:

A.  

a group of related processes.

B.  

a single related component.

C.  

a single process.

Discussion 0
Questions 25

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

Options:

A.  

Organizational structures

B.  

People, skills and competencies

C.  

Principles, policies and frameworks

Discussion 0
Questions 26

After IT department goals have been aligned with enterprise goals, the NEXT step is to link the alignment goals with:

Options:

A.  

governance and management objectives.

B.  

governance and management practices.

C.  

governance and management performance metrics.

Discussion 0
Questions 27

Which enterprise role ensures the board is kept informed of major decisions related to value delivery of I&T deployment in accordance with the enterprise strategy?

Options:

A.  

Chief information officer

B.  

Executive committee

C.  

Chief executive officer

Discussion 0
Questions 28

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 29

An enterprise interested in adapting COBIT components with related documentation such as inputs and outputs references should refer to:

Options:

A.  

Process practices.

B.  

Goals and metrics.

C.  

Process activities.

Discussion 0
Questions 30

Which of the following COBIT components includes a list of artifacts with links to relevant governance and management practices?

Options:

A.  

Information flow and items

B.  

Organizational structures

C.  

Policies and procedures

Discussion 0
Questions 31

Which of the following enterprise risk management concepts is MOST important to fully understand prior to finalizing the design of an IT governance system?

Options:

A.  

The enterprise’s risk tolerance

B.  

The enterprise’s risk profile

C.  

The enterprise’s risk appetite

Discussion 0
Questions 32

When designing an IT governance system, the NEXT step after considering the enterprise's strategic business objectives is to assess:

Options:

A.  

the enterprise's risk profile.

B.  

the IT implementation method.

C.  

the role of IT within the enterprise.

Discussion 0
Questions 33

Which of the following stakeholders ensures the business case and program plan are realistic and achievable?

Options:

A.  

IT process owners

B.  

Business process owners

C.  

Chief information officer (CIO)

D.  

Implementation team

Discussion 0
Questions 34

Which element of a business case BEST enables senior leadership to assess the future success of the IT governance program?

Options:

A.  

Quantified benefits

B.  

Qualitative perspective

C.  

Investment justification

Discussion 0
Questions 35

Which COBIT domain of management objectives incorporates managed risk?

Options:

A.  

Build, acquire and implement (BAI)

B.  

Align, plan and organize (APO)

C.  

Deliver, service and support (DSS)

Discussion 0
Questions 36

Which of the following is based on generic components of a governance system but are tailored for a specific purpose or context within a focus area?

Options:

A.  

Guiding principles

B.  

Variant components

C.  

Design factors

Discussion 0
Questions 37

IT governance has been operating for three years and is satisfactorily achieving desired outcomes. What would be the PRIMARY purpose of reexamining the IT strategic plan?

Options:

A.  

To lower service delivery costs

B.  

To identify newly emerging risks

C.  

To assess improvement opportunities

Discussion 0
Questions 38

Which of the following benefits derived from the use of COBIT is PRIMARILY associated with an external stakeholder?

Options:

A.  

COBIT provides guidance on how to organize and monitor the performance of I&T across the enterprise.

B.  

COBIT helps to manage the dependency on the use of external service providers.

C.  

COBIT helps to ensure compliance with applicable rules and regulations.

Discussion 0
Questions 39

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

Options:

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.

Discussion 0
Questions 40

Time-to-market is a market that is directly related to which of the following enterprise goals?

Options:

A.  

Optimization of internal business process functionality

B.  

Portfolio of competitive products and services

C.  

Managed digital transformation programs

Discussion 0
Questions 41

Which of the following is a guiding principle in the development of COBIT?

Options:

A.  

COBIT aligns with other related and relevant I&T standards, frameworks and regulations

B.  

COBIT includes relevant content from other related I&T standards, frameworks and regulations.

C.  

COBIT serves as a comprehensive standalone framework that covers all relevant I&T-related activities.

Discussion 0
Questions 42

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 43

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

Options:

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

Discussion 0
Questions 44

Which of the following BEST describes the objectives of the Evaluate, Direct and Monitor (EDM) domain?

Options:

A.  

Assessing strategic options and guiding senior management on the options chosen

B.  

Addressing the overall organization, strategy and supporting activities for IT

C.  

Addressing the operational delivery and support of l&T services, including security

Discussion 0
Questions 45

Within the COBIT goals cascade, stakeholder drivers are transformed into:

Options:

A.  

the enterprise’s actionable strategy.

B.  

business unit performance metrics.

C.  

the enterprise’s governance framework.

Discussion 0
Questions 46

Which of the following could be used to map documentation for governance and management practices?

Options:

A.  

Policies and standards used within the enterprise

B.  

Relevant inputs and outputs with source and destination

C.  

Process activities with detailed procedures

Discussion 0
Questions 47

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 48

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 49

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 50

Which function within the IT corporate structure is responsible for classifying information using an agreed-upon classification scheme for a new data collection system?

Options:

A.  

Information privacy

B.  

IT governance

C.  

Information security

D.  

Enterprise architecture

Discussion 0
Questions 51

Which of the following is the role or structure formed by a group of stakeholders and experts accountable for guiding IT-related matters and decisions?

Options:

A.  

Executive committee

B.  

Architecture board

C.  

IT governance board

Discussion 0
Questions 52

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 53

Within the COBIT organizational structures component, which role is solely liable for the success and achievement of assigned tasks?

Options:

A.  

Responsible (R)

B.  

Accountable (A)

C.  

Consulted (C)

Discussion 0
Questions 54

When making IT-related decisions, stakeholders will find the COBIT framework MOST useful for:

Options:

A.  

obtaining prescribed decisions or solutions to specific problems and issues.

B.  

deciding on the best solution in a given situation.

C.  

defining the components and the levels at which decisions should be made.

Discussion 0
Questions 55

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 56

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 57

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 58

What is the PRIMARY benefit of conducting a high-level risk analysis during governance design?

Options:

A.  

Establishing a risk response strategy

B.  

Identifying enterprise key risk indicators (KRl)

C.  

Prioritizing governance and management objectives

D.  

Communicating IT and business risk scenarios

Discussion 0