Which COBIT domain of management objectives incorporates managed risk?
Correct Answer: B
Explanation The Align, Plan and Organize (APO) domain incorporates managed risk as one of its management objectives. The APO domain covers the activities related to aligning IT strategy with business strategy, planning IT resources and capabilities, organizing IT governance structures and processes, managing IT performance, innovation, risk, quality, human resources, security, information, services, etc. The APO domain consists of 13 management objectives that describe the desired outcomes of these activities.14 References: COBIT 2019 Framework: Introduction and Methodology, COBIT 2019 Framework: Governance and Management Objectives
Question 7
l&T-related issues should be considered as part of the design factors for a governance system in order to manage:
Correct Answer: C
According to the COBIT 2019 Framework, L&T-related issues should be considered as part of the design factors for a governance system in order to manage risks that have a high impact. This includes considering the current and potential implications of the L&T-related risks, determining the maximum acceptable levels of risk for the organization and designing the governance system to minimize the risk to acceptable levels. This is outlined in the COBIT Governance of Enterprise IT (GEIT) section of the framework.
Question 8
According to Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI), which of the following BEST describes Level 2 within the five maturity levels for processes?
Correct Answer: A
Explanation According to Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI), Level 2 within the five maturity levels for processes best describes the outcome of the process achieving its purpose through the application of a basic, yet complete, set of activities that can be characterized as performed. CMMI is a process improvement approach that provides organizations with the essential elements of effective processes. CMMI defines five maturity levels for processes, from 1 (initial) to 5 (optimizing). Level 2 (managed) means that the process is planned and executed in accordance with policy; employs skilled people who have adequate resources to produce controlled outputs; involves relevant stakeholders; is monitored, controlled, and reviewed; and is evaluated for adherence to its process description.12 References: CMMI for Development, Version 1.3, CMMI Institute - Capability Maturity Model Integration
Question 9
Which of the following is the PRIMARY benefit or output derived from setting targeted capability levels and performing a capability-level gap analysis for selected processes?
Correct Answer: B
Explanation The capability levels are a measure of how well an enterprise performs its information and technology governance and management processes in terms of process attributes such as process performance, process definition, process deployment, process measurement, process control, process optimization etc. The capability levels range from 0 (incomplete) to 5 (optimizing), indicating the degree of maturity and effectiveness of an enterprise's information and technology governance and management processes. The targeted capability levels are the desired levels of performance that an enterprise wants to achieve for its information and technology governance and management processes, based on its strategy, objectives, needs, and expectations. The targeted capability levels provide a basis for defining the improvement goals and objectives for the processes. The capability-level gap analysis is a process that involves comparing the current capability levels of an enterprise's information and technology governance and management processes with the targeted capability levels, and identifying the gaps or differences between them. The capability-level gap analysis helps to determine the improvement actions and initiatives that are required to close the gaps and achieve the targeted capability levels. The primary benefit or output derived from setting targeted capability levels and performing a capability-level gap analysis for selected processes is identification of process improvement opportunities. This means that by setting targeted capability levels and performing a capability-level gap analysis for selected processes, an enterprise can identify the areas of weakness or inefficiency in its information and technology governance and management processes, and determine the potential solutions or enhancements that can improve its process performance, quality, value, etc. This will also help to align the information and technology governance system with the enterprise's strategy and objectives.References: : COBIT 2019 Design Guide: page 53-54 : COBIT 2019 Process Assessment Model: page 11-13
Question 10
Which of the following is MOST important to providing trust in operations, confidence in the achievement of enterprise objectives, and an adequate understanding of residual risk?