Ensuring the program team knows and understands the enterprise goals is a part of which of the following implementation phases?
Correct Answer: C
Explanation Ensuring the program team knows and understands the enterprise goals is a part of the "Where do we want to be?" phase of the implementation. The implementation of a governance system is divided into seven phases, each with a set of activities and outputs. The "Where do we want to be?" phase involves defining the desired outcomes and target state of the governance system, based on the enterprise's vision, mission, values, and goals. One of the activities in this phase is to ensure that the program team is aware of and aligned with the enterprise goals, as well as their roles and responsibilities in achieving them. The answer is based on the COBIT 2019 Implementation Guide2, page 34. References: 2: COBIT 2019 Implementation Guide | Digital | English
Question 47
Which of the following should be involved in resolving conflicting priorities in order to finalize the governance system design?
Correct Answer: D
According to the COBIT 2019 Study Manual from Isaca, the management of the IT function is responsible for resolving conflicting priorities in order to finalize the governance system design. This includes managing the resources, reviewing the design and making adjustments as needed, and communicating the design to the stakeholders.
Question 48
The value that I&T delivers should be:
Correct Answer: A
Explanation The value that I&T delivers should be aligned directly with the values on which the business is focused. This is based on the principle of alignment, which states that "governance of enterprise I&T should ensure that I&T-enabled investments are aligned with the enterprise strategy and deliver the expected benefits" . Value delivery is not only about maintaining or increasing value from existing I&T investments, but also about ensuring that new investments support the strategic objectives and stakeholder needs of the enterprise.
Question 49
While value delivery focuses on the creation of value, risk management focuses on which of the following?
Correct Answer: B
Explanation Risk management focuses on the preservation of value, while value delivery focuses on the creation of value. Value is the benefit that an enterprise derives from using information and technology. Value can be measured in terms of effectiveness, efficiency, quality, innovation, etc. Value delivery is the process of ensuring that information and technology investments and services contribute to the achievement of enterprise goals and objectives. Value delivery focuses on the creation of value by aligning I&T with business requirements, optimizing costs and resources, enhancing performance and outcomes, etc. Risk management is the process of identifying, analyzing, evaluating, treating, monitoring, and communicating risks that affect the achievement of enterprise objectives. Risk management focuses on the preservation of value by ensuring that risks are within acceptable levels, that opportunities are exploited, that uncertainties are reduced, etc.12 References: COBIT 2019 Framework: Introduction and Methodology, COBIT 2019 Framework: Governance System
Question 50
The primary target audience for COBIT is:
Correct Answer: C
The course is suitable for business managers, chief executives, IT/IS auditors, internal auditors, information security and IT practitioners, consultants and IT/IS managers requiring an insight into the enterprise governance of IT and who may also be requiring certification as a COBIT 5. Reference: +foundation.pdf
