isaca cobit-2019 online test

Question 1

Which of the following is an example of a focus area within COBIT?

• A. Robotic process automation
• B. Internet of Things
• C. Digital transformation

Answer:

C

Explanation:
Reference: https://community.mis.temple.edu/mis5203sec001sp2019/files/2019/01/COBIT-2019-Framework-Introduction-
and-Methodology_res_eng_1118.pdf page 22

Question 2

How does the flexibility of COBIT design factors benefit an enterprise?

• A. It allows users to define and build the enterprise IT strategy from the framework.
• B. It allows users to tailor the framework to align with specific enterprise needs.
• C. It allows users to modify existing focus areas while ensuring new ones cannot be added.

Answer:

A

Explanation:
Reference https://community.mis.temple.edu/mis5203sec001sp2019/files/2019/01/COBIT-2019-Framework-Introduction-
and-Methodology_res_eng_1118.pdf

Question 3

How do the assigned capability levels in the COBIT core model facilitate the achievement of the different capability levels?

• A. By defining organizational structure with specific roles and responsibilities
• B. By setting performance metrics for enabler goals
• C. By providing clear definition of the processes and required activities

Answer:

C

Explanation:
Reference: https://www.isaca.org/resources/news-and-trends/industry-news/2020/effective-capability-and-maturity-
assessment-using-cobit-2019

Question 4

A governance or management objective always relates to:

• A. a group of related processes.
• B. a single related component.
• C. a single process.

Answer:

C

Explanation:
Reference: https://www.escoute.com/a-new-cobit-is-in-town-and-i-really-like-how-this-looks/

Question 5

Which of the following COBIT 2019 publications includes a workflow for planning a tailored governance system for the
enterprise?

• A. COBIT 2019 Implementation Guide: Implementing and Optimizing an Information and Technology Governance Solution
• B. COBIT 2019 Framework: Governance and Management Objectives
• C. COBIT 2019 Design Guide: Designing an Information and Technology Governance Solution

Answer:

C

Explanation:
Reference https://community.mis.temple.edu/mis5203sec003spring2020/files/2019/01/COBIT-2019-Framework-Introduction-
and-Methodology_res_eng_1118.pdf (19)

Question 6

Which of the following components of the governance system are the KEY decision-making entities in an enterprise?

• A. Organizational structures
• B. People, skills and competencies
• C. Principles, policies and frameworks

Answer:

B

Explanation:
Reference: https://graser.co.at/cobit-5-understand-the-framework-2/

Question 7

Which of the following MUST be done before an enterprise can determine performance measures for a process
improvement initiative?

• A. Conduct a capabilities assessment.
• B. Calculate return on investment (ROI).
• C. Perform a process risk assessment.

Answer:

C

Explanation:
Reference: https://www.isaca.org/resources/isaca-journal/issues/2017/volume-3/it-asset-valuation-risk-assessment-and-
control-implementation-model

Question 8

Which of the following COBIT organizational structure roles fulfills the practice and creates the intended outcome?

• A. Accountable (A)
• B. Responsible (R)
• C. Consulted (C)

Answer:

B

Question 9

Which of the following is a common characteristic of process capability levels 2 to 5?

• A. The process's performance is monitored.
• B. The process's purpose is achieved.
• C. The process's description is well defined.

Answer:

C

Question 10

Which of the following frameworks has been used as a basis for developing guidance for the COBIT governance component
of people, skills and competencies?

• A. Sans Security Policy Framework
• B. Cyber Security Framework
• C. Skills Framework for the Information Age

Answer:

B

Explanation:
Reference: https://community.mis.temple.edu/mis5203sec003spring2020/files/2019/01/COBIT-2019-Framework-
Introduction-and-Methodology_res_eng_1118.pdf