COBIT 5: A Business Framework for the Governance and Management of Enterprise IT

Question #: 21
Topic #: 1
What is the name of an enterprise communication mechanism which provides more guidance on desired organizational behavior?

A. Escalation procedures
B. Statement of actions
C. Principles and policies
D. Rules and norms

Selected Answer: D
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Question #: 22
Topic #: 1
Which is NOT a purpose of the Process Reference Model?

A. Forms the basis of a process capability assessment for the Capability Dimension
B. Provides the mechanism whereby defined Process Assessment Models era related measurement framework
C. Provides the basis for one or more Process Assessment Models
D. Provides the basis to undertake an assessment on the process dimension

Selected Answer: A
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Question #: 23
Topic #: 1
What item is generated by Business processes as the first stage of the Information Cycle?

A. Information
B. Value
C. Knowledge
D. Data

Selected Answer: A
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Question #: 24
Topic #: 1
Which activity should be done by governance?

A. Implement risk appetite
B. Set principles and policies
C. Execute strategy
D. Plan activities to meet enterprise goals

Selected Answer: B
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Question #: 25
Topic #: 1
Which option is an environmental factor which the enterprise is dependent upon when designing its implementation plan?

A. Effective communication of the necessary changes
B. Capabilities & available resources
C. Tailoring COBIT to fit the unique context of the enterprise
D. Focusing on quick wins and improvements

Selected Answer: B
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Question #: 26
Topic #: 1
Identify the missing word in the following sentence.
One of the benefits of the COBIT 5 capability assessment model is improved reliability and [ ? ] of process capability assessment activities and evaluations.

A. Enablement
B. Repeatability
C. Effectiveness
D. Integrity

Selected Answer: C
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Question #: 27
Topic #: 1
Which process is included in the Build. Acquire and Implement Process domain of the Management of Enterprise IT?

A. Manage Continuity
B. Manage Operations
C. Manage Risk
D. Manage Availability and Capacity

Selected Answer: D
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Question #: 28
Topic #: 1
What do Processes produce to ensure consistent implementation?

A. Roles which operate according to RACI charts
B. Cultural and behavioral aspects
C. Policies and procedures
D. Business and IT goals

Selected Answer: B
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Question #: 29
Topic #: 1
What do lead indicators monitor in the Generic Enabler model?

A. Good practices are being applied
B. Stakeholder needs are being addressed
C. Enabler goals are being achieved
D. Enabler outcomes are being made available

Selected Answer: A
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Question #: 30
Topic #: 1
Which requirement was a major driver for developing the COB.T5 framework?

A. To obtain commitment of executive management for making IT-related decisions
B. To provide further guidance in the area of innovation and emerging technologies
C. To enable the management of a portfolio of competitive products and service
D. To deliver programs on time, on budget and meeting stakeholder requirements

Selected Answer: B
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Question #: 31
Topic #: 1
Which option is a driver that influences stakeholder needs?

A. Strategy changes
B. Lead indicators
C. Enterprise resources
D. Good practices

Selected Answer: A
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Question #: 32
Topic #: 1
What type of process goal is only known to and used by those who need it?

A. Confidentiality
B. Intrinsic
C. Accessibility and Security
D. Contextual

Selected Answer: B
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Question #: 33
Topic #: 1
Which statement, related to capability and maturity, is NOT correct?

A. Organizational maturity has a relationship to the achievement of the organization’s business goals
B. A maturity assessment is done at an enterprise or organizational level and a capability assessment is done at a process level
C. A maturity assessment can use the findings of a capability assessment
D. Maturity and capability assessments are only defined by CMMI (Capability Maturity Model -Integrated), NOT by ISO15504

Selected Answer: D
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Question #: 34
Topic #: 1
Which item is considered a good practice for inclusion within a policy framework?

A. Statements of actions
B. Skill categories
C. Compliance requirements
D. Defined goals

Selected Answer: C
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Question #: 35
Topic #: 1
Why are the enabler dimensions important?

A. A link between Governance and Management is provided
B. They facilitate the planning, building, running and monitoring of an entity’s IT
C. They allow an entity to manage its complex interactions
D. A link between COBIT 5 to other standards and framework is provided

Selected Answer: A
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Question #: 36
Topic #: 1
When can a process be rated as a capability level two?

A. When all process attributes are F- Fully for level two
B. The process must be rated F – Fully for all process attributes at level two, and be rated L -Largely on level one
C. The process must be rated L – Largely or F – Fully achieved at level two, and be rated F-Fully achieved on level one
D. When the process attributes of the five capability levels, rate an average score of two

Selected Answer: C
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Question #: 37
Topic #: 1
Why is COBIT 5 considered to be an integrated framework?

A. It integrates enterprise goals with IT-related goals
B. It integrates in any governance system
C. It integrates IT-related goals with enablers
D. It aligns with other relevant standards

Selected Answer: C
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Question #: 38
Topic #: 1
Which item describes a key component of a Governance System used to implement the Governance Objectives?

A. Setting the Governance Framework
B. Defining roles, activities and relationships
C. Ensuring compliance with regulations
D. Optimization of IT assets, resources and capabilities

Selected Answer: B
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Question #: 39
Topic #: 1
When can Enabler Goals be identified?

A. Once the stakeholder needs have been agreed
B. Immediately following the development of the Enterprise Goals
C. When the mapping of the Enterprise Goals to the IT-Related Goals is completed
D. When the balance has been decided between benefit realization and risk and resource optimization

Selected Answer: C
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Question #: 40
Topic #: 1
What is the purpose of the ׀¡׀׀’IT self-assessment guide?

A. To provide a description of the life cycle for governance and management of enterprise IT.
B. To provide in detail how to undertake a process assessment.
C. To provide a less rigorous approach for process assessment.
D. To combine ׀¡׀׀’׀”׀” 5 process with IS0 15504 for a robust assessment approach.

Selected Answer: B