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1 Syllabus Topic:FI0200 - Framework Introduction
Correct Answer:B
Compare the key attributes of the updated COBIT framework with COBIT5 Recognize
the context, benefits and key reasons COBIT is used as an information and technology
governance framework.
a) Incorrect.There are areas in the IT environment that are not addressed in COBIT –
this is why COBIT refers to other industry frameworks and standards
b) Correct. COBIT is the only framework that assists enterprises in the governance and
management of enterprise information and technology
c) Incorrect. Business processes are not within the scope of COBIT
2 Syllabus Topic:PP0200 - Principles
Correct Answer:C
Compare the key attributes of the updated COBIT framework with COBIT5 Discover the
updated COBIT principles for governance system framework.
a) Incorrect
b) Incorrect. Governance System Principles and Governance Framework Principles are
two different views.
c) Correct. Governance System Principles describe the core requirements for a
governance system while Governance Framework Principles focus on building that
governance system.
3 Syllabus Topic:GSC0200 - Governance System and Components
Correct Answer:B
Compare the key attributes of the updated COBIT framework with COBIT5 Describe the
updated components of a governance system
a) Incorrect. Not all governance or management objectives always relate to
compliance requirements.
b) Correct. Each governance objective relates to a process in the governance domain
(EDM), and each management objective relates to a process in the management
domains (APO, BAI, DSS, MEA)
c) Incorrect. Enablers were in COBIT5 and are referred to as components in COBIT
2019
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4 Syllabus Topic:GMO0200 - Governance and Management Objectives
Correct Answer:B
Compare the key attributes of the updated COBIT framework with COBIT5 Describe the
updated components of a governance system
a) Incorrect. Organizational Structures is one of the governance components known as
an enabler in COBIT5.
b) Correct. Enablers were in COBIT5 and are referred to as components in COBIT
2019
c) Incorrect. The goals cascade is a COBIT model used to assist in the alignment
goals of all IT efforts with business objectives
5 Syllabus Topic:PM0200 - Performance Management
Correct Answer:C
Compare the key attributes of the updated COBIT framework with COBIT5 Differentiate
COBIT based performance management using maturity and capability perspectives.
a) Incorrect. Assessing performance can be assessed at multiple levels with varying
models to conduct the assessments
b) Incorrect. Governance System Principles and Governance Framework Principles are
two different views.
c) Correct. The CPM is intended to support multiple types of assessments, such as
capability and maturity.
6 Syllabus Topic:DTGS0200 - Designing a Tailored Governance System
Correct Answer:B
Compare the key attributes of the updated COBIT framework with COBIT5 Discover
how to design a tailored governance system using COBIT.
a) Incorrect. Design factors do not enhance the PRM, the PRM is now called the COBIT
Core model.
b) Correct. Design factors are completely new to COBIT 2019 and have no COBIT5
comparison.
c) Incorrect. Design factors are areas that influence in different ways the tailoring of the
governance system of an enterprise. Enablers are now called components in
COBIT 2019.
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7 Syllabus Topic:BC0200 - Business Case
Correct Answer:A
Compare the key attributes of the updated COBIT framework with COBIT5 Explain the
key points of the COBIT business case.
a) Correct. Both a and b are applicable references when deriving challenges and
success factors. An enterprise can also develop their own.
b) Incorrect. Although this is a correct statement, b is also. COBIT Design Factors can
be used to derive potential challenges.
c) Incorrect. Although this is a correct statement, a is also. The COBIT 2019
Implementation Guide can be used to derive potential challenges and success
factors.
8 Syllabus Topic:IM0200 - Implementation
Correct Answer:B
Compare the key attributes of the updated COBIT framework with COBIT5 Explain the
key points of the COBIT business case.
a) Incorrect. Although governance and management objectives are critical to the
adoption of EGIT, they are not critical factors that align these two guides.
b) Correct. Because the design guide focuses on designing a tailored governance
system, it is appropriate that it aligns with the first three phases of the
implementation lifecycle (What are the drivers; Where are we now; Where do we
want to be)
c) Incorrect. The Implementation approach has 7 phases, and the Design guide has 4
– they do not align
9 Syllabus Topic:FI0200 - Framework Introduction
Correct Answer:A
Compare the key attributes of the updated COBIT framework with COBIT5
a) Correct. The goals cascade still exists and is a critical part of the COBIT 2019
release. It has been updated and modified.
b) Incorrect. COBIT principles were modified to include governance systems and
governance frameworks principles and is a major difference
c) Incorrect. New governance and management objectives is a major difference
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10 Syllabus Topic:PP0200 - Principles
Correct Answer:B
Compare the key attributes of the updated COBIT framework with COBIT5 Discover the
updated COBIT principles for governance system framework.
a) Incorrect. Open and Flexible: is a Governance Framework Principle
b) Correct. Tailored to enterprise needs” is a Governance System Principle
c) Incorrect. Goals Cascade is not a principle, it is a tool/method used to ensure
proper alignment and prioritization of management objectives based on enterprise
goals.
11 Syllabus Topic:GSC0200 - Governance System and Components
Correct Answer:C
Compare the key attributes of the updated COBIT framework with COBIT5 Describe the
updated components of a governance system
a) Incorrect. Organizational structures is a component of the governance system and
was formerly part of enablers in COBIT5
b) Incorrect. Information is a component of the governance system and was formerly
part of enablers in COBIT5
c) Correct. Enterprise size is not a component of the governance system, it is a design
factor
12 Syllabus Topic:GMO0200 - Governance and Management Objectives
Correct Answer:A
Compare the key attributes of the updated COBIT framework with COBIT5 Describe the
updated components of a governance system
a) Correct. This is the correct definition of the Governance Components in COBIT
2019. To satisfy governance and management objectives, each enterprise needs to
establish, tailor and sustain a governance system built from a number of
components.
b) Incorrect. Governance and Management Objectives contribute to the alignment of IT
and achievement of enterprise goals and were not known as enablers in COBIT5.
c) Incorrect. Practices assist in the achievement of governance and management
objectives.
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13 Syllabus Topic:PM0200 - Performance Management
Correct Answer:C
Compare the key attributes of the updated COBIT framework with COBIT5 Differentiate
COBIT based performance management using maturity and capability perspectives.
a) Incorrect. COBIT is based on using multiple industry frameworks and in this case it
is CMMI.
b) Incorrect. The SFIA is an industry framework referenced by COBIT in the People
Skills and Competencies component
c) Correct. The CPM model largely aligns to and extends CMMI® Development 2.0
concepts
14 Syllabus Topic:DTGS0200 - Designing a Tailored Governance System
Correct Answer:C
Compare the key attributes of the updated COBIT framework with COBIT5 Discover
how to design a tailored governance system using COBIT.
a) Incorrect. The four enabler dimensions are part of COBIT5 and are not in COBIT
2019
b) Incorrect. Accountabilities and responsibilities (which replaces the RACI) is more
detailed and can be found in the governance and management objectives.
Designing a tailored governance system does not discuss these.
c) Correct. Determining or prioritizing target capability levels can be a result of
designing a tailored governance system.
15 Syllabus Topic:BC0200 - Business Case
Correct Answer:C
Compare the key attributes of the updated COBIT framework with COBIT5 Explain the
key points of the COBIT business case.
a) Incorrect. Holistic approach is one of the 6 governance principles and is not part of
the COBIT Business Case outline
b) Incorrect. Cost Benefit Analysis is one of the suggested subjects under the
Proposed Solution
c) Correct. Proposed Solution is one of the sections of the COBIT Business Case, and
includes Program Deliverables and Program Risks.
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16 Syllabus Topic:GSC0200 - Governance System and Components
Correct Answer:A
Compare the key attributes of the updated COBIT framework with COBIT5 Describe the
updated components of a governance system
a) Correct. Design factors are factors that can influence the design of an enterprise’s
governance system and position it for success in the use of I&T.
b) Incorrect. Components are factors that, individually and collectively, contribute to the
good operations of the enterprise’s governance system over I&T.
c) Incorrect. Alignment goals are formerly IT-related goals and are part of the goals
cascade.
17 Syllabus Topic:GMO0200 - Governance and Management Objectives
Correct Answer:B
Compare the key attributes of the updated COBIT framework with COBIT5 Describe the
updated components of a governance system
a) Incorrect. Consulted and Informed are not levels of involvement in the detailed
guidance in COBIT 2019. They still exist, but the attribution of these depends on
organizational context and priorities.
b) Correct. A detailed description of each of these roles are included in the detail
guidance of COBIT 2019.
c) Incorrect. Ownership and Delegated are not part of the RACI chart.
18 Syllabus Topic:PM0200 - Performance Management
Correct Answer:A
Compare the key attributes of the updated COBIT framework with COBIT5 Differentiate
COBIT based performance management using maturity and capability perspectives.
a) Correct. The COBIT 2019 Governance and Management Objectives provide
capability level information at the activity level.
b) Incorrect. The Framework Introduction and Methodology offers an overview of the
CPM, but does not provide detailed information on capability levels for process
activities.
c) Incorrect. This publication describes the 37 processes of COBIT5 and does not
provide capability level information at the activity level.
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19 Syllabus Topic:DTGS0200 - Designing a Tailored Governance System
Correct Answer:B
Compare the key attributes of the updated COBIT framework with COBIT5 Discover
how to design a tailored governance system using COBIT.
a) Incorrect. These steps are the steps to the COBIT implementation Roadmap
b) Correct. This is the correct set of steps in the workflow.
c) Incorrect. These steps correlate with the five domains
20 Syllabus Topic:GSC0200 - Governance System and Components
Correct Answer:C
Compare the key attributes of the updated COBIT framework with COBIT5 Describe the
updated components of a governance system Compare the updated COBIT goals
cascade with COBIT5
a) Incorrect. The Balanced scorecard is not a design factor.
b) Incorrect. A holistic approach is one of the six governance system principles.
c) Correct. Risk Profile is a design factor.
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