QUESTION: 45

Which of the following is CRITICAL to ensuring I&T-related decisions are aligned with the enterprise's strategies and objectives?

Compliance with legal, contractual and regulatory requirements is confirmed.
Technology and innovation processes are overseen by the board.
Assurance on controls is obtained from independent IT auditors.

Answer(s): B

Explanation:

The oversight of technology and innovation processes by the board is critical to ensuring I&T-related decisions are aligned with the enterprise's strategies and objectives. The board is the highest governing body of the enterprise that provides direction, oversight, and accountability for the enterprise's performance. Technology and innovation processes are the activities that enable the enterprise to leverage information and technology to create value, achieve strategic goals, and respond to changing business needs. The oversight of technology and innovation processes by the board ensures that I&T-related decisions are consistent with the enterprise's vision, mission, values, policies, and risk appetite.13

Reference:

COBIT 2019 Framework: Introduction and Methodology, COBIT 2019 Framework: Governance System

Reveal Solution Next Question

QUESTION: 46

After IT department goals have been aligned with enterprise goals, the NEXT step is to link the alignment goals with:

governance and management objectives.
governance and management practices.
governance and management performance metrics.

Answer(s): A

Explanation:

After IT department goals have been aligned with enterprise goals, the next step is to link the alignment goals with governance and management objectives. Alignment goals are the intermediate goals that link the enterprise goals with the governance and management objectives. Governance and management objectives are the desired outcomes of the governance system for information and technology. Alignment goals are derived from the enterprise goals, which reflect the stakeholder drivers and needs. Governance and management objectives are derived from the alignment goals, which reflect how information and technology can support the enterprise strategy and objectives.14

Reference:

COBIT 2019 Framework: Introduction and Methodology, COBIT 2019 Framework: Governance System

Reveal Solution Next Question

QUESTION: 47

A consultant tasked with facilitating an enterprise's COBIT implementation has met with the CEO and identified enterprise goals based on mission and vision.
Which of the following roles is BEST suited to meet with the consultant to identify alignment goals?

Chief risk officer
Chief information officer
Chief financial officer

Answer(s): B

Explanation:

The chief information officer (CIO) is the best suited role to meet with the consultant to identify alignment goals. The CIO is the senior executive responsible for leading, directing, and managing the information and technology function of the enterprise. The CIO has a strategic role in aligning I&T with business requirements, ensuring I&T performance, managing I&T risks, fostering innovation, etc. The CIO has a deep understanding of both business and I&T domains, as well as their interdependencies. The CIO can collaborate with the consultant to identify alignment goals that reflect how I&T can support the enterprise goals.1

Reference:

COBIT 2019 Framework: Introduction and Methodology, [COBIT 2019 Framework: Roles, Responsibilities & RACI Charts]

Reveal Solution Next Question

QUESTION: 48

Which of the following components of governance and management objectives includes the expected capability level?

Process activities
Alignment goals
Organization structure

Answer(s): A

Explanation:

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.12

Reference:

COBIT 2019 Framework: Introduction and Methodology, COBIT 2019 Framework: Governance and Management Objectives

Reveal Solution Next Question

Free COBIT-2019 Exam Braindumps (page: 12)

QUESTION: 45

Explanation:

Reference:

QUESTION: 46

Explanation:

Reference:

QUESTION: 47

Explanation:

Reference:

QUESTION: 48

Explanation:

Reference: