Which of the following is a PRIMARY benefit associated with the management objective "managed strategy"?
Correct Answer: A
Explanation The management objective "managed strategy" belongs to the governance domain "align, plan and organize (APO)", which covers the use of information and technology in achieving enterprise objectives. A primary benefit associated with this management objective is that desired value is delivered through a roadmap of incremental changes, which ensures that IT initiatives are aligned with enterprise strategy, prioritized based on value creation, and monitored for performance2, p. 25. 2: COBIT 2019 Framework: Governance and Management Objectives
Question 37
Which of the following BEST enables a governance system to achieve governance and management objectives?
Correct Answer: B
Question 38
What functional task area is responsible for assessing the potential return on investment (ROI) during future state planning?
Correct Answer: D
According to the Official COBIT 2019 Study Manual from Isaca, the Program Management functional task area is responsible for assessing the potential return on investment (ROI) during future state planning. This includes creating a business case, assessing the economic benefits and costs associated with the project, and developing a roadmap for implementation. Program management also involves ensuring that the project is aligned with the organization's strategic goals and objectives, as well as assessing risks and developing mitigation plans.
Question 39
Which COBIT domain of management objectives incorporates managed business process controls?
Correct Answer: C
Explanation The Deliver, Service and Support (DSS) domain incorporates managed business process controls as one of its management objectives. The DSS domain covers the activities related to delivering IT services to internal and external customers, supporting IT operations and users, managing service requests, incidents, problems, continuity, security, availability, capacity, etc. The DSS domain consists of 6 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 40
Which of the following BEST enables an enterprise to maximize value from the use of I&T?
Correct Answer: B
Explanation An actionable strategy and governance system enables an enterprise to maximize value from the use of I&T by providing direction, alignment, oversight, and performance measurement. A strategy defines the enterprise's vision, mission, goals, and objectives, and how I&T can support them. A governance system ensures that the strategy is implemented effectively and efficiently, and that the outcomes are monitored and evaluated. COBIT provides a comprehensive governance system for enterprise I&T that covers all aspects of governance, management, and enablers.13 COBIT 2019 Framework: Introduction and Methodology, COBIT 2019 Framework: Governance and Management Objectives