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Cobit 5 Foundation - Practice Exam 2
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1Which question is valid to ask when establishing how to manage the enabler performance?
- AAre good practices applied?
- BIs security ensured?
- CAre operations efficient?
- DIs performance monitored?
2What type of process goal is compliant with external rules?
- AIntrinsic
- BBusiness
- CContextual
- DAccessibility and security
3What is the Programme Management Phase in the Implementation Life Cycle called when practical solutions are supported by justifiable business cases?
- ABuild improvements
- BDefine road map
- CPlan programme
- DInitiate programme
4What component of the Implementation Life Cycle addresses behavioural and cultural aspects of the implementation?
- AManagement of the programme
- BEnablement of Change
- CCore continual improvement life cycle
- DDefining the road map
5What is the name given to an enterprise communication mechanism for corporate values and desired behaviour?
- AProcess outcomes
- BOrganisational structures
- CPrinciples and policies
- DRules and norms
6Which requirement describes ‘contextual quality’ in the Goals Enabler dimension?
- AOutcomes should be relevant and complete
- BEnablers are available when, and if, needed
- CEnablers provide accurate, objective and reputable results
- DOutcomes are secured
7Which statement is correct about the three COBIT guides, (Process Assessment Model, Assessor Guide, Self-assessment Guide)?
- AThe Process Assessment Model (PAM) is assessed by the Assessor Guide
- BThe Program Assessment Model does NOT have any value without the Assessor Guide
- CThe Self-Assessment Guide is the same as the Assessor Guide, but used internally in an organisation
- DThe Self-Assessment Guide can be used to prepare for a formal Process Capability Assessment
8Which element is a key component of the COBIT 5 Governance Approach?
- AStakeholder Transparency
- BEvaluate, Direct and Monitor
- CPlan, Build, Run and Monitor
- DGovernance Scope
9Which activity is a good practice of operating principles within the organisation structures enabler?
- APublishing a schedule of Board meetings in advance
- BIssuing the boundaries of the organisational structure’s decision rights
- CDefining the structure to delegate decision rights
- DDocumenting the decisions which the structure is authorised to take
10What is the purpose of the Goals Cascade?
- AConsider the Inputs and Outputs of an IT process in the enterprise
- BDefine and implement the Enterprise Architecture of an enterprise
- CSupport alignment between enterprise needs and IT solutions and services
- DSupport the definition of clear roles and responsibilities in an enterprise
11What is the purpose of the policies element within the principles, policies and frameworks model?
- ATo be open and flexible
- BTo specify consequences of failing to comply
- CTo provide detailed guidance on how to put principles into practice
- DTo express the core values of the enterprise
12Identify the missing word(s) in the following sentence.
Process [ ? ] is a process attribute for a Predictable process.- Ainnovation
- Bperformance management
- Cassessment
- Dmeasurement
13What do Processes produce as a result of their operation?
- ARACI charts
- BCultural aspects
- CService capabilities
- DBusiness goals
14What is the MOST suitable process domain for skills such as Portfolio Management?
- AMonitor, Evaluate and Assess (MEA)
- BDeliver, Service and Support (DSS)
- CBuild, Acquire and Implement (BAI)
- DAlign, Plan and Organise (APO)
15Which enabler translates desired behaviour into practical guidance?
- ACulture, Ethics and Behaviour
- BServices, Infrastructure and Applications
- CPrinciples, Policies and Frameworks
- DPeople, Skills and Competencies
16Which option is NOT a component of phase 3 in the Implementation Life Cycle?
- AIdentify role players
- BDefine Target state
- CCommunicate the Outcome
- DDefine the road map
17What role is the most senior official of the enterprise who is responsible for aligning IT and business strategies?
- ABusiness Executive
- BHead of Architecture
- CChief Information Officer (CIO)
- DChief Operating Officer(COO)
18Which driver influences Stakeholder needs?
- AGood practices
- BContextual quality
- CLag indicators
- DRegulatory environment
19Which is an important vehicle for executing policies?
- AOrganisational structures
- BProcess practices
- CGovernance framework
- DRules and Norms
20What role is responsible for monitoring activities to achieve enterprise objectives in the Governance Approach?
- AGoverning Body
- BOperations
- CStakeholders
- DManagement
21What term is used to describe projects that are duplicated which may indicate a need for improved governance of enterprise IT?
- AMergers and acquisitions
- BPain points
- CTrigger events
- DIT risk
22What is the purpose of the Process Reference Model?
- ATo be the basis for the capability dimension which defines the rating method to conform to ISO15504
- BTo be the basis for the process dimension which outlines the structure of the 37 COBIT processes
- CTo be the basis for the process dimension which gives the specific process references on each capability level
- DTo contain the generic attributes for the levels two, three, four and five
23In what sequence would the following occur in the COBIT 5 Process Reference Model?
1. Build
2. Direct
3. Plan- A2,3,1
- B1,2,3
- C2,1,3
- D3,1,2
24Identify the missing words in the following sentence.
Enterprise Architecture is considered a skill category for the [ ? ] Process Domain.- AEvaluate, Direct and Monitor (EDM)
- BBuild, Acquire and Implement (BAI)
- CAlign, Plan and Organise (APO)
- DMonitor, Evaluate and Assess (MEA)
25What capability level is an established process?
- ALevel 1
- BLevel 2
- CLevel 3
- DLevel 6
26What are IT-related outcomes, required to achieve enterprise goals, represented by?
- AIT-related goals
- BEnabler goals
- CIT balanced scorecard
- DProcesses
27What is a collection of practices influenced by the enterprise’s policies and procedures that takes input from a number of sources, manipulates the inputs and produces outputs known as?
- AFramework
- BPolicies
- CEnablers
- DProcess
28In the PRM, what element provides an overview of what the process does?
- AA process purpose
- BA process identification
- CA process description
- DA process goal and metric
29How is the Governance Objective of ‘Value Creation’ met?
- ABy realising benefits
- B By optimising resources
- CBy optimising risk
- DAll of the above
30What is the purpose of the principles element within the principles, policies and frameworks model?
- ATo be limited in number
- BTo express the core values of the enterprise
- CTo be open and flexible to ensure policies achieve the stated purpose
- DTo provide a logical flow for staff who have to comply with them
31Why is a process capability assessment performed?
- ATo identify process improvement
- BTo make a cost-benefit analysis of the process
- CTo judge the quality of the people executing the process
- DTo define the metrics of the process
32In a RACI chart, how is the role of someone who is Responsible for a task described?
- ASomeone who provides input to the task
- BSomeone who gets the task done
- CSomeone who is answerable for the success of the task
- DSomeone who is receiving information on a task
33What are stakeholder needs cascaded into?
- AIT-related goals
- BEnterprise goals
- CProcess goals
- DRisk Optimisation goals
34Which characteristic is necessary for a good policy?
- AEffective
- BExpresses the core values of the enterprise
- CIntrusive
- DLimited in number
35What rating level must a process attain in order to pass an assessment?
- AF - Only Fully
- BP - Partially and or L - Largely
- CL - Largely and or F- Fully
- DP - Partially
36Which action is a good practice to help encourage desired behaviour in an enterprise?
- APublishing Operating Principles
- BCommunicating Skill categories
- CPublishing Delegation of Authority procedures
- DAppointing Business champions
37Which aspect relates to the COBIT 5 key principle ‘Applying a Single Integrated Framework’?
- AAligns with the latest views on Governance
- BProvides a simple architecture
- CTranslates Stakeholder needs into strategy
- DDefines the relationship between Governance and Management
38Who is an internal stakeholder?
- AA customer
- BA business partner
- CA regulator
- DA business executive
39What component of the Implementation Life Cycle addresses the question ‘how do we get there’?
- ADefine problems and opportunities
- BEnable new approaches
- CMonitor and evaluate
- DImplement improvements
40When designing an implementation plan for the governance and management of IT, what is an environmental factor that should be taken into consideration?
- AComplex IT operating Models
- BHidden and rogue IT spending
- CApplicable laws and regulations
- DExternal audit or consultant assessments
41Which attribute does NOT apply to a Process Activity?
- AConsiders the input and outputs of the process
- BSupports establishment of clear roles and responsibilities
- CDescribes a set of implementation steps to achieve a management practice
- DProvides statements of actions to deliver benefits
42Identify the missing word in the following sentence.
The responsibilities of Management include planning and monitoring activities in alignment with the direction set by the governance body to achieve the [ ? ] objectives.- Aenabler
- Bstakeholder
- CIT-related
- Denterprise
43What is the term used to describe the values by which the enterprise wants to operate?
- AIntrinsic quality
- BOrganisational ethics
- CIndividual ethics
- DGood practices
44Which business tool is used to justify business investments?
- ABusiness objectives
- BBusiness case
- CBusiness policies
- DProcess Capability model
45Which statement is NOT a reason why COBIT 5 is an integrated framework?
- AIt is complete in enterprise coverage
- BProvides a simple architecture
- CHas to be used with other standards
- DOperates with previous ISACA frameworks
46Identify the missing words in the following sentence.
Business processes transform knowledge in order to create [ ? ] for an enterprise.- AIT Processes
- Binformation
- Cdata
- Dvalue
47Which dimension(s) deals specifically with the Process Reference Model?
- AThe Capability Dimension
- BThe Process Dimension
- CThe Enabler Dimension
- DBoth the Process and Capability Dimensions
48Which item is a Service capability to deliver internal and external services?
- AFrameworks
- BInformation
- CIntrinsic Goal
- DContextual Goal
49 What does a ‘Lead Indicator’ measure?
- AIf enabler goals are achieved
- BIf stakeholder needs are addressed
- CIf governance is managed
- DIf good practices are applied
50What is the specific information criteria called if it meets only the need of the information consumer?
- ACompliant
- BBelievability
- CEase of operation
- DEffective
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