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COBIT 5: A Business Framework for the Governance and Management of Enterprise IT - Exam Information

Exam Information

Exam Code

Isaca Cobit 5 Business Framework Governance Management Enterprise It

Exam Title

COBIT 5: A Business Framework for the Governance and Management of Enterprise IT

Vendor

ISACA

Difficulty

Advanced

Duration

2.5 Hours

Question Format

Multiple Choice

Last Updated

March 7, 2025

The COBIT 5 exam covers governance and management of enterprise IT, providing principles, practices, and analytical tools.

1. Which principle is NOT one of COBIT 5’s five principles?

Separating IT governance from enterprise governance
Meeting stakeholder needs
Applying a single integrated framework
Covering the enterprise end-to-end

2. What is the primary focus of COBIT 5?

Governance and management of enterprise IT
Technical system administration
Software development processes
Physical infrastructure maintenance

3. Which domain in COBIT 5 is responsible for building and implementing solutions?

Build, Acquire, and Implement (BAI)
Evaluate, Direct, and Monitor (EDM)
Align, Plan, and Organize (APO)
Deliver, Service, and Support (DSS)

4. What is a key objective of the COBIT 5 framework?

Achieving stakeholder value from IT investments
Managing network hardware
Implementing agile processes
Monitoring physical security

5. Which of these is a COBIT 5 enabler?

Processes
Data centers
Firewall settings
Cloud computing

6. Which COBIT 5 domain involves ensuring continuous service delivery?

Deliver, Service, and Support (DSS)
Build, Acquire, and Implement (BAI)
Evaluate, Direct, and Monitor (EDM)
Align, Plan, and Organize (APO)

7. What does the "Goals Cascade" in COBIT 5 achieve?

Aligns IT goals with enterprise goals
Automates software updates
Provides data encryption
Reduces hardware costs

8. Which COBIT 5 principle ensures a comprehensive view of governance?

Covering the enterprise end-to-end
Enabling a holistic approach
Separating management from governance
Applying tailored solutions

9. Which component supports decision-making in COBIT 5?

Information enabler
Service Level Agreement
Firewall rules
Backup policy

10. What is the purpose of the RACI chart in COBIT 5?

Defines roles and responsibilities
Manages software licenses
Encrypts sensitive data
Monitors hardware usage

11. Which stakeholder need is addressed by the APO domain?

Optimized resource use
Data encryption
Application testing
Server management

12. What does COBIT 5 use to link governance and management?

Processes and enablers
Technical specifications
IT infrastructure
Legal compliance

13. Which element in COBIT 5 focuses on risk management?

APO12
EDM01
DSS05
BAI03

14. What is the primary objective of the Evaluate, Direct, and Monitor (EDM) domain?

Ensure stakeholder value is achieved
Deliver service operations
Manage project lifecycles
Administer user accounts

15. Which document provides implementation guidance for COBIT 5?

COBIT 5 Implementation Guide
ISO/IEC 27001
PMBOK
ITIL Service Strategy

16. What does the "APO" domain in COBIT 5 stand for?

Align, Plan, and Organize
Assess, Plan, and Oversee
Access, Protect, and Organize
Administer, Process, and Operate

17. Which COBIT 5 principle promotes collaboration across the organization?

Enabling a holistic approach
Optimizing risk management
Ensuring legal compliance
Standardizing hardware

18. Which enabler in COBIT 5 defines the structure of the organization?

Organizational structures
Information
Processes
Skills and competencies

19. What is the purpose of the DSS domain?

Delivering and supporting IT services
Developing software
Monitoring governance
Managing finance

20. What does COBIT 5 focus on improving?

Business value through IT governance
Hardware manufacturing
Network topology
Physical access controls

21. Which COBIT 5 domain is responsible for strategic IT planning?

Align, Plan and Organize (APO)
Build, Acquire and Implement (BAI)
Deliver, Service and Support (DSS)
Monitor, Evaluate and Assess (MEA)

22. What is the purpose of the 'Evaluate' activity in EDM?

Assess governance system effectiveness
Review employee performance
Evaluate vendor proposals
Assess market conditions

23. Which enabler category includes organizational culture?

Culture, Ethics and Behavior
Principles, Policies and Frameworks
Organizational Structures
Processes

24. What does the 'Direct' activity in EDM accomplish?

Sets strategic direction for IT
Manages daily operations
Implements projects
Monitors compliance

25. Which APO process manages IT investments?

APO05 (Manage Portfolio)
APO02 (Manage Strategy)
APO07 (Manage HR)
APO13 (Manage Security)

26. What is the purpose of capability levels in COBIT 5?

Assess process maturity
Measure employee performance
Evaluate hardware quality
Determine software licensing needs

27. Which BAI process manages changes to IT systems?

BAI06 (Manage Changes)
BAI02 (Manage Requirements)
BAI09 (Manage Assets)
BAI04 (Manage Availability)

28. What does the 'Monitor' activity in EDM ensure?

Governance system remains effective
Daily operations run smoothly
Projects are completed on time
Budgets are strictly followed

29. Which DSS process handles security incidents?

DSS05 (Manage Security)
DSS02 (Manage Service Requests)
DSS06 (Manage Business Controls)
DSS04 (Manage Continuity)

30. What is the purpose of the Goals Cascade?

Align IT goals with business objectives
Prioritize software projects
Allocate budgets
Schedule employee training

31. Which enabler defines decision-making hierarchies?

Organizational Structures
Information
Processes
Skills and Competencies

32. What does APO13 (Manage Security) address?

Information security governance
Physical security guards
Software licensing
Data center cooling

33. Which principle emphasizes considering all stakeholder needs?

Meeting Stakeholder Needs
Covering the Enterprise End-to-End
Applying a Single Integrated Framework
Enabling a Holistic Approach

34. What is the primary output of the 'Direct' activity in EDM?

Strategic decisions and directives
Operational reports
Risk assessments
Project plans

35. Which MEA process evaluates compliance with policies?

MEA02 (Monitor Compliance)
MEA01 (Monitor Performance)
MEA03 (Monitor System)
MEA04 (Monitor Controls)

36. What does the 'Culture and Ethics' enabler influence?

Organizational behavior and values
Physical work environment
Dress code policies
Office location strategy

37. Which APO process manages enterprise architecture?

APO03 (Manage Architecture)
APO02 (Manage Strategy)
APO04 (Manage Innovation)
APO13 (Manage Security)

38. What is the purpose of the RACI matrix?

Define roles and responsibilities
Calculate financial returns
Measure network performance
Evaluate software quality

39. Which BAI process manages quality requirements?

BAI05 (Manage Quality)
BAI03 (Manage Solutions)
BAI07 (Manage Acceptance)
BAI10 (Manage Configuration)

40. What does the 'Information' enabler category include?

Data required for decision making
IT infrastructure components
Organizational charts
Employee training materials

41. Which DSS process ensures business continuity?

DSS04 (Manage Continuity)
DSS01 (Manage Operations)
DSS03 (Manage Problems)
DSS06 (Manage Controls)

42. What is the purpose of the 'Monitor, Evaluate and Assess (MEA)' domain?

Ensure governance system effectiveness
Develop new IT systems
Manage daily operations
Implement security controls

43. Which enabler includes policies and procedures?

Principles, Policies and Frameworks
Processes
Organizational Structures
Culture and Ethics

44. What does the 'Balanced Scorecard' approach measure?

Performance across multiple dimensions
Financial metrics only
Employee satisfaction
Hardware utilization

45. Which APO process manages relationships with stakeholders?

APO08 (Manage Relationships)
APO06 (Manage Budget)
APO10 (Manage Vendors)
APO12 (Manage Risk)

46. What does the 'Services, Infrastructure and Applications' enabler include?

IT infrastructure and business applications
Office buildings
Company vehicles
Employee benefits

47. Which BAI process manages knowledge transfer?

BAI08 (Manage Knowledge)
BAI02 (Manage Requirements)
BAI05 (Manage Quality)
BAI09 (Manage Assets)

48. What is the purpose of the 'Evaluate' activity in EDM?

Assess governance performance
Evaluate employee performance
Assess vendor proposals
Review financial statements

49. Which enabler defines rules for decision making?

Principles, Policies and Frameworks
Information
Processes
Skills and Competencies

50. What does MEA03 (Monitor System) evaluate?

IT system operations
Employee performance
Financial results
Market conditions

51. Which principle promotes considering all governance components together?

Enabling a Holistic Approach
Meeting Stakeholder Needs
Covering the Enterprise End-to-End
Separating Governance from Management

52. What does APO12 (Manage Risk) address?

IT risk management
Financial risk
Market risk
Operational risk

53. Which enabler includes structured sets of activities?

Processes
Organizational Structures
Culture and Ethics
Information

54. What is the purpose of the 'Direct' activity in EDM?

Make strategic decisions
Manage daily operations
Implement projects
Monitor compliance

55. Which BAI process manages testing activities?

BAI07 (Manage Acceptance)
BAI03 (Manage Solutions)
BAI05 (Manage Quality)
BAI08 (Manage Knowledge)

56. What does the 'Roles and Responsibilities' enabler define?

Who does what in governance
Office locations
Salary structures
Career paths

57. Which APO process manages IT budgets?

APO06 (Manage Budget)
APO03 (Manage Architecture)
APO09 (Manage Service Agreements)
APO11 (Manage Projects)

58. What is the purpose of the 'Monitor' activity in EDM?

Assess governance system effectiveness
Track employee attendance
Monitor network performance
Watch security cameras

59. Which DSS process manages problem resolution?

DSS03 (Manage Problems)
DSS01 (Manage Operations)
DSS05 (Manage Security)
DSS06 (Manage Controls)

60. What does the 'Skills' enabler component address?

Employee capabilities
Physical abilities
Equipment functionality
Software features

61. Which principle ensures governance covers all IT processes?

Covering the Enterprise End-to-End
Enabling a Holistic Approach
Meeting Stakeholder Needs
Applying a Single Integrated Framework

62. What does BAI10 (Manage Configuration) address?

Configuration items management
Network configuration
System settings
Application preferences

63. Which enabler includes fundamental beliefs guiding governance?

Principles
Policies
Frameworks
Processes

64. What is the purpose of the 'Evaluate' activity in EDM?

Assess governance performance
Evaluate employee performance
Assess vendor proposals
Review financial statements

65. Which BAI process manages asset lifecycles?

BAI09 (Manage Assets)
BAI02 (Manage Requirements)
BAI04 (Manage Availability)
BAI06 (Manage Changes)

66. What does the 'Competencies' enabler component address?

Organizational capabilities
Individual qualifications
Technical specifications
Performance metrics

67. Which APO process manages security strategies?

APO13 (Manage Security)
APO12 (Manage Risk)
APO07 (Manage HR)
APO09 (Manage Agreements)

68. What does MEA04 (Monitor Controls) evaluate?

Internal control effectiveness
Employee performance
System uptime
Budget compliance

69. Which DSS process manages business process controls?

DSS06 (Manage Controls)
DSS02 (Manage Requests)
DSS04 (Manage Continuity)
DSS05 (Manage Security)

70. What does the 'Culture' enabler component influence?

Organizational behavior
Office decor
Dress code
Physical fitness

71. Which principle emphasizes using COBIT with other frameworks?

Applying a Single Integrated Framework
Enabling a Holistic Approach
Covering the Enterprise End-to-End
Meeting Stakeholder Needs

72. What does BAI03 (Manage Solutions) address?

Solution identification and build
Problem resolution
Quality assurance
Knowledge management

73. Which enabler includes IT services provided to the business?

Services
Infrastructure
Applications
Processes

74. What is the purpose of the 'Monitor' activity in EDM?

Ensure governance remains effective
Track project milestones
Monitor employee attendance
Watch system alerts

75. Which APO process manages innovation initiatives?

APO04 (Manage Innovation)
APO02 (Manage Strategy)
APO05 (Manage Portfolio)
APO10 (Manage Vendors)

76. What does the 'Ethics' enabler component establish?

Moral principles for decision making
Legal requirements
Financial rules
Technical standards

77. Which BAI process manages requirements definition?

BAI02 (Manage Requirements)
BAI01 (Manage Programs)
BAI03 (Manage Solutions)
BAI05 (Manage Quality)

78. What does MEA01 (Monitor Performance) evaluate?

Overall IT performance
Employee productivity
Financial results
Customer satisfaction

79. Which DSS process manages user requests?

DSS02 (Manage Service Requests)
DSS01 (Manage Operations)
DSS05 (Manage Security)
DSS06 (Manage Controls)

80. What does the 'People' enabler component address?

Human resources in the organization
Customer demographics
Population statistics
Community relations

81. Which principle requires governance to adapt to organizational needs?

Applying a Single Integrated Framework
Enabling a Holistic Approach
Covering the Enterprise End-to-End
Meeting Stakeholder Needs

82. What does APO10 (Manage Vendors) address?

Vendor and supplier relationships
Customer relationships
Employee relationships
Partner ecosystems

83. Which enabler includes physical technology components?

Infrastructure
Services
Applications
Information

84. What is the purpose of the 'Direct' activity in EDM?

Set strategic direction
Manage daily operations
Implement projects
Monitor compliance

85. Which BAI process manages project portfolios?

BAI01 (Manage Programs)
BAI02 (Manage Requirements)
BAI04 (Manage Availability)
BAI06 (Manage Changes)

86. What does the 'Applications' enabler component include?

Business software systems
Job applications
Grant proposals
Patent filings

87. Which APO process manages IT strategy?

APO02 (Manage Strategy)
APO01 (Manage Framework)
APO03 (Manage Architecture)
APO04 (Manage Innovation)

88. What does the 'Frameworks' enabler component provide?

Structures for organizing governance
Physical building frames
Software architectures
Financial models

89. Which DSS process manages IT operations?

DSS01 (Manage Operations)
DSS02 (Manage Requests)
DSS03 (Manage Problems)
DSS04 (Manage Continuity)

90. What does the 'Information' enabler category include?

Data needed for decision making
IT infrastructure
Organizational charts
Employee records

91. Which principle emphasizes considering all governance components together?

Enabling a Holistic Approach
Meeting Stakeholder Needs
Covering the Enterprise End-to-End
Separating Governance from Management

92. What does BAI04 (Manage Availability) address?

IT resource availability
Employee availability
Office space availability
Budget availability

93. Which enabler includes business software systems?

Applications
Services
Infrastructure
Information

94. What is the purpose of the 'Evaluate' activity in EDM?

Assess governance system performance
Evaluate employee performance
Assess vendor proposals
Review financial statements

95. Which APO process manages project portfolios?

APO05 (Manage Portfolio)
APO11 (Manage Projects)
APO06 (Manage Budget)
APO09 (Manage Agreements)

96. What does the 'Processes' enabler category include?

Structured sets of activities
Organizational charts
Physical assets
Financial reports

97. Which BAI process manages configuration items?

BAI10 (Manage Configuration)
BAI02 (Manage Requirements)
BAI06 (Manage Changes)
BAI09 (Manage Assets)

98. What does the 'Monitor' activity in EDM ensure?

Governance remains effective over time
Systems are running optimally
Employees are productive
Budgets are balanced

99. Which DSS process manages security services?

DSS05 (Manage Security)
DSS01 (Manage Operations)
DSS03 (Manage Problems)
DSS06 (Manage Controls)

100. What does the 'Organizational Structures' enabler define?

Decision-making hierarchies
Physical office layouts
Financial structures
Product architectures

101. Which principle ensures governance covers all IT processes?

Covering the Enterprise End-to-End
Enabling a Holistic Approach
Meeting Stakeholder Needs
Applying a Single Integrated Framework

102. What does APO07 (Manage HR) address?

IT human resources management
General HR policies
Employee benefits
Recruitment processes

103. Which enabler includes moral principles for decision making?

Ethics
Principles
Policies
Frameworks

104. What is the purpose of the 'Direct' activity in EDM?

Provide strategic direction
Manage operational details
Implement technical solutions
Monitor system performance

105. Which BAI process manages solution identification?

BAI03 (Manage Solutions)
BAI01 (Manage Programs)
BAI05 (Manage Quality)
BAI07 (Manage Acceptance)

106. What does the 'Principles' enabler component define?

Fundamental beliefs guiding governance
Mathematical formulas
Physical laws
Software algorithms

107. Which APO process manages service agreements?

APO09 (Manage Agreements)
APO08 (Manage Relationships)
APO12 (Manage Risk)
APO13 (Manage Security)

108. What does the 'Monitor, Evaluate and Assess (MEA)' domain ensure?

Governance system effectiveness
System uptime
Project completion
Budget compliance

109. Which DSS process manages business process controls?

DSS06 (Manage Controls)
DSS02 (Manage Requests)
DSS04 (Manage Continuity)
DSS05 (Manage Security)

110. What does the 'Culture' enabler component influence?

Organizational behavior
Office decor
Dress code
Physical fitness

111. Which principle promotes using COBIT with other frameworks?

Applying a Single Integrated Framework
Enabling a Holistic Approach
Covering the Enterprise End-to-End
Meeting Stakeholder Needs

112. What does BAI07 (Manage Acceptance) address?

Testing and acceptance of solutions
Vendor acceptance
Employee acceptance
Customer acceptance

113. Which enabler includes IT infrastructure components?

Infrastructure
Services
Applications
Information

114. What is the purpose of the 'Monitor' activity in EDM?

Ensure governance effectiveness
Track project milestones
Monitor employee attendance
Watch system alerts

115. Which APO process manages innovation initiatives?

APO04 (Manage Innovation)
APO02 (Manage Strategy)
APO05 (Manage Portfolio)
APO10 (Manage Vendors)

116. What does the 'Ethics' enabler component establish?

Moral principles for decision making
Legal requirements
Financial rules
Technical standards

117. Which BAI process manages knowledge transfer?

BAI08 (Manage Knowledge)
BAI02 (Manage Requirements)
BAI05 (Manage Quality)
BAI09 (Manage Assets)

118. What does MEA03 (Monitor System) evaluate?

IT system operations
Employee performance
Financial results
Market conditions

119. Which DSS process manages user requests?

DSS02 (Manage Service Requests)
DSS01 (Manage Operations)
DSS05 (Manage Security)
DSS06 (Manage Controls)

120. What does the 'People' enabler component address?

Human resources in the organization
Customer demographics
Population statistics
Community relations

121. Which principle requires governance to adapt to organizational needs?

Meeting Stakeholder Needs
Enabling a Holistic Approach
Covering the Enterprise End-to-End
Applying a Single Integrated Framework

122. What does APO11 (Manage Projects) address?

IT project management
Business projects
Construction projects
Research projects

123. Which enabler includes business software systems?

Applications
Services
Infrastructure
Information

124. What is the purpose of the 'Direct' activity in EDM?

Set strategic direction
Manage daily operations
Implement projects
Monitor compliance

125. Which BAI process manages asset lifecycles?

BAI09 (Manage Assets)
BAI02 (Manage Requirements)
BAI04 (Manage Availability)
BAI06 (Manage Changes)

126. What does the 'Competencies' enabler component address?

Organizational capabilities
Individual qualifications
Technical specifications
Performance metrics

127. Which APO process manages security strategies?

APO13 (Manage Security)
APO12 (Manage Risk)
APO07 (Manage HR)
APO09 (Manage Agreements)

128. What does MEA04 (Monitor Controls) evaluate?

Internal control effectiveness
Employee performance
System uptime
Budget compliance

129. Which DSS process manages business process controls?

DSS06 (Manage Controls)
DSS02 (Manage Requests)
DSS04 (Manage Continuity)
DSS05 (Manage Security)

130. What does the 'Culture' enabler component influence?

Organizational behavior
Office decor
Dress code
Physical fitness

131. Which principle emphasizes considering all governance components together?

Enabling a Holistic Approach
Meeting Stakeholder Needs
Covering the Enterprise End-to-End
Separating Governance from Management

132. What does BAI04 (Manage Availability) address?

IT resource availability
Employee availability
Office space availability
Budget availability

133. Which enabler includes business software systems?

Applications
Services
Infrastructure
Information

134. What is the purpose of the 'Evaluate' activity in EDM?

Assess governance system performance
Evaluate employee performance
Assess vendor proposals
Review financial statements

135. Which APO process manages project portfolios?

APO05 (Manage Portfolio)
APO11 (Manage Projects)
APO06 (Manage Budget)
APO09 (Manage Agreements)

136. What does the 'Processes' enabler category include?

Structured sets of activities
Organizational charts
Physical assets
Financial reports

137. Which BAI process manages configuration items?

BAI10 (Manage Configuration)
BAI02 (Manage Requirements)
BAI06 (Manage Changes)
BAI09 (Manage Assets)

138. What does the 'Monitor' activity in EDM ensure?

Governance remains effective over time
Systems are running optimally
Employees are productive
Budgets are balanced

139. Which DSS process manages security services?

DSS05 (Manage Security)
DSS01 (Manage Operations)
DSS03 (Manage Problems)
DSS06 (Manage Controls)

140. What does the 'Organizational Structures' enabler define?

Decision-making hierarchies
Physical office layouts
Financial structures
Product architectures

141. Which principle ensures governance covers all IT processes?

Covering the Enterprise End-to-End
Enabling a Holistic Approach
Meeting Stakeholder Needs
Applying a Single Integrated Framework

142. What does APO07 (Manage HR) address?

IT human resources management
General HR policies
Employee benefits
Recruitment processes

143. Which enabler includes moral principles for decision making?

Ethics
Principles
Policies
Frameworks

144. What is the purpose of the 'Direct' activity in EDM?

Provide strategic direction
Manage operational details
Implement technical solutions
Monitor system performance

145. Which BAI process manages solution identification?

BAI03 (Manage Solutions)
BAI01 (Manage Programs)
BAI05 (Manage Quality)
BAI07 (Manage Acceptance)

146. What does the 'Principles' enabler component define?

Fundamental beliefs guiding governance
Mathematical formulas
Physical laws
Software algorithms

147. Which APO process manages service agreements?

APO09 (Manage Agreements)
APO08 (Manage Relationships)
APO12 (Manage Risk)
APO13 (Manage Security)

148. What does the 'Monitor, Evaluate and Assess (MEA)' domain ensure?

Governance system effectiveness
System uptime
Project completion
Budget compliance

149. Which DSS process manages business process controls?

DSS06 (Manage Controls)
DSS02 (Manage Requests)
DSS04 (Manage Continuity)
DSS05 (Manage Security)

150. What does the 'Culture' enabler component influence?

Organizational behavior
Office decor
Dress code
Physical fitness

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