COBIT 5 sample questions

Question 1

What us the BEST way for senior leadership to communicate its expectations for IT governance prior to commencing a governance implementation plan?

Accepted Answer

include a scope statement in the business case

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Generate an IT governance policy

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Add key performance indicators (KPIs) to a balanced scorecard

Question 2

Innovation and differentiation are examples of:

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enterprise objectives design factors

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enterprise strategy design factors

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enterprise goal risk factors

Question 3

Which of the following is a CRITICAL requirement when the IT function is strategic and crucial to the success of the business?

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High involvement of IT-related roles in organizational structures

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Highly capable security-related processes and ensured risk optimization

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Documented IT policies and procedures

Question 4

The COBIT framework is designed to meet the l&T goals for which of the following?

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Entire enterprise

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IT department only

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Board and executive management only

Question 5

What must be delivered within the life cycle of a policy?

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Achievement of the defined goals

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A navigation structure for guidance

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Detailed process activities

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Confirmation that practices have been applied

Question 6

Which principle is key for the governance and management of enterprise IT?

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Enabling a Holistic Approach

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Managing IT Operations

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Insure Resource Optimization

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Managing Information

Question 7

The enterprise goal “Staff skills, motivation and productivity” is organized into which balanced scorecard (BSC) dimension?

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Internal

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Growth

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Customer

Question 8

Which activity should be done by governance?

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Execute strategy

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Implement risk appetite

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Set principles and policies

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Plan activities to meet enterprise goals

Question 9

When tailoring the COBIT organization structure to organizational context and priorities, which of the following should be done NEXT after mapping organizational structures with specific responsibility or accountability?

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Adapt the COBIT roles and organizational structures

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Revise the organizational hierarchy with job descriptions

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Add two levels of involvement for consulted and informed

Question 10

What role does the Governing body play in the governance and management of enterprise IT?

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Sets direction and is responsible to the Owners and stakeholders

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Delegates and is accountable for the governance of enterprise IT

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Operates, executes and reports to management

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Instructs, aligns and monitors performance

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