Before designing an enterprise IT governance system, an organization should FIRST review and understand:
Correct Answer: B
Explanation According to the COBIT 2019 Design Guide, before designing an enterprise IT governance system, an organization should first review and understand the enterprise's strategy. The enterprise's strategy defines the vision, mission, goals and objectives of the organization, and provides the direction and context for IT governance. The enterprise's strategy also identifies the key stakeholders, their needs and expectations, and the value proposition of IT to the business.1, p. 16-17 References: 1: COBIT 2019 Design Guide: Designing an Information and Technology Governance Solution
Question 112
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?
Correct Answer: C
Explanation The process 'Ensured Stakeholder Engagement' (EDM04) is one of the governance processes in COBIT 2019 that involves establishing transparent communication with stakeholders about their needs and expectations from information and technology governance. This process also involves ensuring stakeholder involvement in governance decision making and monitoring stakeholder satisfaction with governance outcomes. One of the roles that is best suited for this responsibility is the board and executive management, who are the highest-level governance body and decision makers in an enterprise. The board and executive management have a duty to ensure that they understand the needs and expectations of various stakeholders such as shareholders, regulators, customers, employees, suppliers, etc., and that they communicate effectively with them about the enterprise's strategy, objectives, performance, risks, issues, opportunities, etc., related to information and technology governance. The board and executive management also have a responsibility to involve stakeholders in governance decision making by soliciting their input, feedback, opinions, suggestions, etc., and by considering their interests and perspectives when making governance choices. The board and executive management also have a role in monitoring stakeholder satisfaction with governance outcomes by measuring stakeholder value realization from information and technology investments and initiatives.References: : COBIT 2019 Process Reference Guide: Governance and Management Objectives, page 25-27 : COBIT 2019 Framework: Governance and Management Objectives, page 19-20
Question 113
Which of the following would be an appropriate metric to align with a goal of "Delivery of programs on time, on budget, and meeting requirements and quality standards"?
Which of the following involves numeric mapping tables created for each of the design factors?
Correct Answer: B
According to the COBIT 2019 Design Guide, a quantitative approach involves numeric mapping tables created for each of the design factors. This approach is used to assign numerical values to design factors and assess their relative importance in the governance system design. It provides a structured and systematic approach to decision-making and helps to ensure that the governance system design aligns with the enterprise's overall strategy and objectives.
Question 115
Which of the following management objectives would be given HIGHER priority in an enterprise's governance system when the enterprise is very risk-averse?
