Which of the following domains deals with the definition of IT solutions and their integration in business processes?
Correct Answer: C
The Build, Acquire and Implement (BAI) domain deals with the definition of IT solutions and their integration in business processes. This domain covers the activities related to identifying, developing, acquiring, implementing, testing, integrating, and deploying IT solutions that meet business requirements. The BAI domain consists of 10 management objectives that describe the desired outcomes of these activities.14 References: COBIT 2019 Framework: Introduction and Methodology, COBIT 2019 Framework: Governance and Management Objectives
Question 82
Which of the following is a KEY input to be considered when defining drivers for a C08IT implementation?
Correct Answer: B
Explanation The business case outline is a document that provides a high-level overview of the rationale, objectives, scope, approach, benefits, costs, risks, and timeline of the EGIT implementation program. The EGIT implementation program is a program that involves designing and implementing a governance system for an enterprise using COBIT 2019. The business case outline provides the basis for obtaining approval in principle from the stakeholders for initiating the EGIT implementation program. The business case outline is a key input to be considered when defining drivers for a COBIT implementation. The drivers are the internal and external factors that trigger or influence the need for designing and implementing a governance system for an enterprise using COBIT 2019. The drivers include aspects such as business strategy objectives performance risks issues opportunities etc., information and technology strategy objectives performance risks issues opportunities etc., stakeholder needs expectations requirements etc., standards guidelines regulations best practices etc., market conditions competitive pressures customer demands etc., etc. By considering the business case outline when defining drivers for a COBIT implementation an enterprise can ensure that it has a clear understanding of why it needs to design and implement a governance system using COBIT 2019 what are the expected outcomes benefits value etc.,
Question 83
Which of the following is the PRIMARY purpose of implementing an enterprise governance of information and technology (EGIT) system?
Correct Answer: B
Explanation The primary purpose of implementing an enterprise governance of information and technology (EGIT) system is to deliver stakeholder value from I&T-enabled investments. An EGIT system is a set of components that provide direction, oversight, evaluation, monitoring, assurance, etc., for an enterprise's information and technology. An I&T-enabled investment is any initiative or project that involves the use of information and technology to create value for the enterprise. A stakeholder is a person or group that has an interest or concern in an enterprise's activities or outcomes. The primary purpose of implementing an EGIT system is to deliver stakeholder value from I&T-enabled investments by ensuring that they align with the enterprise strategy and objectives, optimize risks and resources, achieve expected benefits and outcomes, etc.12 References: COBIT 2019 Framework: Introduction and Methodology, COBIT 2019 Framework: Governance System
Question 84
Which of the following comprises the "information flow" component of a governance system?
Correct Answer: C
Explanation The process practices that include inputs and outputs comprise the information flow component of a governance system. A governance system is a set of components that provide direction, oversight, evaluation, monitoring, assurance, etc., for an enterprise's information and technology. A governance system consists of seven components: governance components (such as structures, processes, principles, policies, etc.), governance enablers (such as people, skills, culture, information, services, etc.), governance outcomes (such as value creation, risk optimization, resource optimization, etc.), information flow (the exchange of information among components), culture (the shared values, beliefs, norms, and attitudes), ethical behavior (the conduct that conforms to moral principles), stakeholder needs (the requirements or expectations of internal or external stakeholders). The information flow component comprises the process practices that include inputs and outputs that enable the exchange of information among components.14 References: COBIT 2019 Framework: Introduction and Methodology, COBIT 2019 Framework: Governance System
Question 85
Which of the following is a guiding principle in the development of COBIT?
Correct Answer: A
A guiding principle in the development of COBIT is that COBIT aligns with other related and relevant I&T standards, frameworks and regulations. This is based on the principle of integration, which states that "governance of enterprise I&T should ensure integration into enterprise governance; alignment with other related standards, frameworks and regulations; and provision of a common language for all stakeholders" . COBIT does not include or replace other standards, frameworks or regulations, but rather complements them by providing a holistic and comprehensive approach to governance of enterprise I&T.
