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?
Correct Answer: B
Explanation A focus area describes a specific governance topic, domain or issue that can be addressed by a collection of governance and management objectives and their components. A focus area provides guidance on how to apply COBIT to a specific business driver or pain point, such as digital transformation, cybersecurity, privacy, or business continuity. A focus area can also provide guidance on how to align COBIT with other standards, frameworks or regulations. A focus area is based on the COBIT 2019 Design Guide3, page 19. References: 3: COBIT 2019 Design Guide | Digital | English
Question 27
Which of the following COBIT components includes a list of artifacts with links to relevant governance and management practices?
Correct Answer: A
The information flow and items component of COBIT includes a list of artifacts with links to relevant governance and management practices. An artifact is a tangible or intangible object that is produced, modified, or used by a process or activity. An artifact can be a document, a report, a record, a plan, a policy, a procedure, a service, a product, etc. The information flow and items component of COBIT provides a comprehensive list of artifacts that are relevant for each governance and management objective, as well as links to the practices that produce, modify, or use them.12 References: COBIT 2019 Framework: Introduction and Methodology, COBIT 2019 Framework: Governance System
Question 28
Which of the following is a PRIMARY benefit associated with the management objective "managed strategy"?
Correct Answer: A
Explanation The management objective "managed strategy" belongs to the governance domain "align, plan and organize (APO)", which covers the use of information and technology in achieving enterprise objectives. A primary benefit associated with this management objective is that desired value is delivered through a roadmap of incremental changes, which ensures that IT initiatives are aligned with enterprise strategy, prioritized based on value creation, and monitored for performance2, p. 25. 2: COBIT 2019 Framework: Governance and Management Objectives
Question 29
Which of the following should be involved in resolving conflicting priorities in order to finalize the governance system design?
Correct Answer: D
The management of the IT function is the function that leads and manages the information and technology function in an enterprise, as well as supports and enables the information and technology governance. The management of the IT function includes roles such as CIO, IT managers, IT process owners, IT service owners, etc. The management of the IT function is responsible for resolving conflicting priorities in order to finalize the governance system design. The governance system design is the process of designing and implementing a governance system for an enterprise using COBIT 2019. The governance system design involves tailoring the COBIT 2019 components such as principles, enablers, goals, processes, practices, roles, structures, metrics etc., according to the enterprise's context and needs. The governance system design also involves considering various design factors such as enterprise strategy archetype; enterprise goals; IT-related goals; risk profile; IT deployment; threat landscape; compliance requirement; operating environment; size of enterprise; culture; stakeholders; etc., that influence how an enterprise designs and implements its governance system using COBIT 2019. By resolving conflicting priorities in order to finalize the governance system design, the management of the IT function ensures that the governance system is appropriate for the enterprise's strategy objectives performance risks issues opportunities etc., that it delivers value and benefits to the enterprise and its stakeholders that it aligns with the relevant standards guidelines regulations best practices etc., that it meets stakeholder requirements and expectations etc34 References: 3: COBIT 2019 Framework: Governance and Management Objectives: page 20-21 4: COBIT 2019 Design Guide: page 33-48
Question 30
When making IT-related decisions, stakeholders will find the COBIT framework MOST useful for:
Correct Answer: C
COBIT 2019 provides a comprehensive framework to support the decision-making process rather than prescribing specific solutions. It guides the structuring of governance and management objectives across different domains, such as EDM, APO, and BAI, enabling stakeholders to understand the components and decision levels required for efficient IT governance. This aligns with COBIT's goals to establish clear responsibilities and decision-making criteria for various roles, ensuring alignment with enterprise objectives and stakeholder needs.
