Isaca COBIT 2019 Foundation COBIT-2019 Exam Questions

Answer : A

The fact that the governance system includes many components that work together in a holistic way best enables a governance system to achieve governance and management objectives. 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 objective is a desired outcome of the governance system for information and technology. A management objective is a desired outcome of the management processes for information and technology.The fact that the governance system includes many components that work together in a holistic way best enables a governance system to achieve governance and management objectives by providing a comprehensive and integrated approach that covers all aspects of information and technology governance and management, as well as by enabling customization and tailoring to suit different contexts, needs, priorities, etc.12Reference:COBIT 2019 Framework: Introduction and Methodology,COBIT 2019 Framework: Governance System

Answer : A

The process activities component of governance and management objectives includes the expected capability level. A process activity is a specific task or action that contributes to achieving a process outcome or objective. A capability level is a measure of how well a process or activity is performed in terms of effectiveness, efficiency, completeness, reliability, etc. A capability level can range from 0 (incomplete) to 5 (optimizing).Each governance and management objective in COBIT defines a set of process activities that are required to achieve it, as well as an expected capability level for each activity.12Reference:COBIT 2019 Framework: Introduction and Methodology,COBIT 2019 Framework: Governance and Management Objectives

Answer : B

The high involvement of IT-related roles in organizational structures is a critical requirement when the IT function is strategic and crucial to the success of the business. The IT function is the part of the enterprise that is responsible for planning, delivering, operating, and supporting information and technology services. The IT function can have different levels of strategic importance for the business, depending on the nature, scope, and objectives of the enterprise. When the IT function is strategic and crucial to the success of the business, it means that information and technology are essential for creating value, achieving competitive advantage, enabling innovation, etc.In this case, it is critical to have high involvement of IT-related roles in organizational structures, such as having IT representation at the board level, having clear IT leadership roles and responsibilities, having effective IT governance committees or forums, etc.13Reference:COBIT 2019 Framework: Introduction and Methodology,COBIT 2019 Framework: Roles, Responsibilities & RACI Charts

Answer : C

Providing clear definition of the processes and required activities facilitates the achievement of different capability levels in COBIT core model. Processes are structured sets of activities that produce outputs or outcomes for achieving specific objectives. Activities are specific tasks or actions that contribute to achieving a process outcome or objective. Processes and activities are defined by their inputs, outputs, roles, responsibilities, controls, etc.Providing clear definition of processes and activities helps to ensure that they are performed consistently, effectively, efficiently, and reliably, which leads to higher capability levels.12Reference:COBIT 2019 Framework: Introduction and Methodology,COBIT 2019 Framework: Governance and Management Objectives

Answer : B

When assessing organizational structures, it is most helpful when subcriteria for each criterion are defined and linked to capability levels. Organizational structures are the arrangements of roles and responsibilities that enable the enterprise to achieve its objectives. Organizational structures can be assessed using six criteria: clarity, comprehensiveness, integration, alignment, authority, and accountability. Each criterion can be further divided into subcriteria that describe the specific aspects or attributes of the criterion. Capability levels are the measures of how well a process or activity is performed in terms of effectiveness, efficiency, completeness, reliability, etc. Capability levels can range from 0 (incomplete) to 5 (optimizing).Defining and linking subcriteria to capability levels helps to evaluate the current and desired state of organizational structures, as well as to identify gaps and improvement opportunities.123Reference:COBIT 2019 Framework: Introduction and Methodology,COBIT 2019 Design Guide: Designing an Information and Technology Governance Solution,COBIT 2019 Framework: Roles, Responsibilities & RACI Charts

Answer : C

The performance measurements are the indicators that measure the progress and outcomes of the EGIT implementation program plan against the predefined success criteria such as key performance indicators (KPIs), key goal indicators (KGIs), key risk indicators (KRIs), etc. The performance measurements help to evaluate the effectiveness, efficiency, and value of the EGIT implementation program plan, as well as to identify and address any issues, risks, or gaps that may arise during the execution of the program. The projects that should be included when reporting on performance measurements related to an EGIT implementation program plan are all projects deemed appropriate by IT management. IT management is the function that is responsible for planning, organizing, directing, controlling, and monitoring the information and technology activities in an enterprise. IT management is also responsible for selecting, prioritizing, balancing, monitoring, evaluating, and optimizing information and technology investments and initiatives that support business strategy and objectives. IT management has the authority and discretion to decide which projects are relevant and important for reporting on performance measurements related to an EGIT implementation program plan, based on factors such as project scope, size, complexity, duration, cost, risk, interdependencies, alignment, value, etc.By including all projects deemed appropriate by IT management when reporting on performance measurements related to an EGIT implementation program plan, the enterprise can ensure that the report covers the most significant and critical aspects of the program, and that it provides a comprehensive and accurate picture of the program status and performance12Reference:1: COBIT 2019 Implementation Guide: page 51-522: COBIT 2019 Framework: Governance and Management Objectives: page 20-21

Answer : B

The COBIT performance model is integrated into the COBIT core model. The COBIT core model consists of two main elements: the governance and management objectives (which define what needs to be achieved) and the performance model (which defines how well it needs to be achieved). The performance model is based on existing maturity and capability models (such as ISO/IEC 15504) and provides a common language to measure and communicate performance.The performance model consists of six levels (from 0 to 5) that describe the increasing degree of capability for each governance or management objective.15Reference:COBIT 2019 Framework: Introduction and Methodology,COBIT 2019 Framework: Governance System