Isaca Cobit 5 Business Framework Governance Management Enterprise It Practice Test - Set 1
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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
✅ Correct Answer: Separating IT governance from enterprise governance
2. What is the primary focus of COBIT 5?
Governance and management of enterprise IT
Technical system administration
Software development processes
Physical infrastructure maintenance
✅ Correct Answer: Governance and management of enterprise IT
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)
✅ Correct Answer: Build, Acquire, and Implement (BAI)
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
✅ Correct Answer: Achieving stakeholder value from IT investments
5. Which of these is a COBIT 5 enabler?
Processes
Data centers
Firewall settings
Cloud computing
✅ Correct Answer: Processes
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)
✅ Correct Answer: Deliver, Service, and Support (DSS)
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
✅ Correct Answer: Aligns IT goals with enterprise goals
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
✅ Correct Answer: Covering the enterprise end-to-end
9. Which component supports decision-making in COBIT 5?
Information enabler
Service Level Agreement
Firewall rules
Backup policy
✅ Correct Answer: Information enabler
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
✅ Correct Answer: Defines roles and responsibilities
11. Which stakeholder need is addressed by the APO domain?
Optimized resource use
Data encryption
Application testing
Server management
✅ Correct Answer: Optimized resource use
12. What does COBIT 5 use to link governance and management?
Processes and enablers
Technical specifications
IT infrastructure
Legal compliance
✅ Correct Answer: Processes and enablers
13. Which element in COBIT 5 focuses on risk management?
APO12
EDM01
DSS05
BAI03
✅ Correct Answer: APO12
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
✅ Correct Answer: Ensure stakeholder value is achieved
15. Which document provides implementation guidance for COBIT 5?
COBIT 5 Implementation Guide
ISO/IEC 27001
PMBOK
ITIL Service Strategy
✅ Correct Answer: COBIT 5 Implementation Guide
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
✅ Correct Answer: Align, Plan, and Organize
17. Which COBIT 5 principle promotes collaboration across the organization?
Enabling a holistic approach
Optimizing risk management
Ensuring legal compliance
Standardizing hardware
✅ Correct Answer: Enabling a holistic approach
18. Which enabler in COBIT 5 defines the structure of the organization?
Organizational structures
Information
Processes
Skills and competencies
✅ Correct Answer: Organizational structures
19. What is the purpose of the DSS domain?
Delivering and supporting IT services
Developing software
Monitoring governance
Managing finance
✅ Correct Answer: Delivering and supporting IT services
20. What does COBIT 5 focus on improving?
Business value through IT governance
Hardware manufacturing
Network topology
Physical access controls
✅ Correct Answer: Business value through IT governance
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)
✅ Correct Answer: Align, Plan and Organize (APO)
22. What is the purpose of the 'Evaluate' activity in EDM?
Assess governance system effectiveness
Review employee performance
Evaluate vendor proposals
Assess market conditions
✅ Correct Answer: Assess governance system effectiveness
23. Which enabler category includes organizational culture?
Culture, Ethics and Behavior
Principles, Policies and Frameworks
Organizational Structures
Processes
✅ Correct Answer: Culture, Ethics and Behavior
24. What does the 'Direct' activity in EDM accomplish?
Sets strategic direction for IT
Manages daily operations
Implements projects
Monitors compliance
✅ Correct Answer: Sets strategic direction for IT
25. Which APO process manages IT investments?
APO05 (Manage Portfolio)
APO02 (Manage Strategy)
APO07 (Manage HR)
APO13 (Manage Security)
✅ Correct Answer: APO05 (Manage Portfolio)
26. What is the purpose of capability levels in COBIT 5?
Assess process maturity
Measure employee performance
Evaluate hardware quality
Determine software licensing needs
✅ Correct Answer: Assess process maturity
27. Which BAI process manages changes to IT systems?
BAI06 (Manage Changes)
BAI02 (Manage Requirements)
BAI09 (Manage Assets)
BAI04 (Manage Availability)
✅ Correct Answer: BAI06 (Manage Changes)
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
✅ Correct Answer: Governance system remains effective
29. Which DSS process handles security incidents?
DSS05 (Manage Security)
DSS02 (Manage Service Requests)
DSS06 (Manage Business Controls)
DSS04 (Manage Continuity)
✅ Correct Answer: DSS05 (Manage Security)
30. What is the purpose of the Goals Cascade?
Align IT goals with business objectives
Prioritize software projects
Allocate budgets
Schedule employee training
✅ Correct Answer: Align IT goals with business objectives
31. Which enabler defines decision-making hierarchies?
Organizational Structures
Information
Processes
Skills and Competencies
✅ Correct Answer: Organizational Structures
32. What does APO13 (Manage Security) address?
Information security governance
Physical security guards
Software licensing
Data center cooling
✅ Correct Answer: Information security governance
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
✅ Correct Answer: Meeting Stakeholder Needs
34. What is the primary output of the 'Direct' activity in EDM?
Strategic decisions and directives
Operational reports
Risk assessments
Project plans
✅ Correct Answer: Strategic decisions and directives
35. Which MEA process evaluates compliance with policies?
MEA02 (Monitor Compliance)
MEA01 (Monitor Performance)
MEA03 (Monitor System)
MEA04 (Monitor Controls)
✅ Correct Answer: MEA02 (Monitor Compliance)
36. What does the 'Culture and Ethics' enabler influence?
Organizational behavior and values
Physical work environment
Dress code policies
Office location strategy
✅ Correct Answer: Organizational behavior and values
37. Which APO process manages enterprise architecture?
APO03 (Manage Architecture)
APO02 (Manage Strategy)
APO04 (Manage Innovation)
APO13 (Manage Security)
✅ Correct Answer: APO03 (Manage Architecture)
38. What is the purpose of the RACI matrix?
Define roles and responsibilities
Calculate financial returns
Measure network performance
Evaluate software quality
✅ Correct Answer: Define roles and responsibilities
39. Which BAI process manages quality requirements?
BAI05 (Manage Quality)
BAI03 (Manage Solutions)
BAI07 (Manage Acceptance)
BAI10 (Manage Configuration)
✅ Correct Answer: BAI05 (Manage Quality)
40. What does the 'Information' enabler category include?
Data required for decision making
IT infrastructure components
Organizational charts
Employee training materials
✅ Correct Answer: Data required for decision making
41. Which DSS process ensures business continuity?
DSS04 (Manage Continuity)
DSS01 (Manage Operations)
DSS03 (Manage Problems)
DSS06 (Manage Controls)
✅ Correct Answer: DSS04 (Manage Continuity)
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
✅ Correct Answer: Ensure governance system effectiveness
43. Which enabler includes policies and procedures?
Principles, Policies and Frameworks
Processes
Organizational Structures
Culture and Ethics
✅ Correct Answer: Principles, Policies and Frameworks
44. What does the 'Balanced Scorecard' approach measure?
Performance across multiple dimensions
Financial metrics only
Employee satisfaction
Hardware utilization
✅ Correct Answer: Performance across multiple dimensions
45. Which APO process manages relationships with stakeholders?
APO08 (Manage Relationships)
APO06 (Manage Budget)
APO10 (Manage Vendors)
APO12 (Manage Risk)
✅ Correct Answer: APO08 (Manage Relationships)
46. What does the 'Services, Infrastructure and Applications' enabler include?
IT infrastructure and business applications
Office buildings
Company vehicles
Employee benefits
✅ Correct Answer: IT infrastructure and business applications
47. Which BAI process manages knowledge transfer?
BAI08 (Manage Knowledge)
BAI02 (Manage Requirements)
BAI05 (Manage Quality)
BAI09 (Manage Assets)
✅ Correct Answer: BAI08 (Manage Knowledge)
48. What is the purpose of the 'Evaluate' activity in EDM?
Assess governance performance
Evaluate employee performance
Assess vendor proposals
Review financial statements
✅ Correct Answer: Assess governance performance
49. Which enabler defines rules for decision making?
Principles, Policies and Frameworks
Information
Processes
Skills and Competencies
✅ Correct Answer: Principles, Policies and Frameworks
50. What does MEA03 (Monitor System) evaluate?
IT system operations
Employee performance
Financial results
Market conditions
✅ Correct Answer: IT system operations
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
✅ Correct Answer: Enabling a Holistic Approach
52. What does APO12 (Manage Risk) address?
IT risk management
Financial risk
Market risk
Operational risk
✅ Correct Answer: IT risk management
53. Which enabler includes structured sets of activities?
Processes
Organizational Structures
Culture and Ethics
Information
✅ Correct Answer: Processes
54. What is the purpose of the 'Direct' activity in EDM?
Make strategic decisions
Manage daily operations
Implement projects
Monitor compliance
✅ Correct Answer: Make strategic decisions
55. Which BAI process manages testing activities?
BAI07 (Manage Acceptance)
BAI03 (Manage Solutions)
BAI05 (Manage Quality)
BAI08 (Manage Knowledge)
✅ Correct Answer: BAI07 (Manage Acceptance)
56. What does the 'Roles and Responsibilities' enabler define?
Who does what in governance
Office locations
Salary structures
Career paths
✅ Correct Answer: Who does what in governance
57. Which APO process manages IT budgets?
APO06 (Manage Budget)
APO03 (Manage Architecture)
APO09 (Manage Service Agreements)
APO11 (Manage Projects)
✅ Correct Answer: APO06 (Manage Budget)
58. What is the purpose of the 'Monitor' activity in EDM?
Assess governance system effectiveness
Track employee attendance
Monitor network performance
Watch security cameras
✅ Correct Answer: Assess governance system effectiveness
59. Which DSS process manages problem resolution?
DSS03 (Manage Problems)
DSS01 (Manage Operations)
DSS05 (Manage Security)
DSS06 (Manage Controls)
✅ Correct Answer: DSS03 (Manage Problems)
60. What does the 'Skills' enabler component address?
Employee capabilities
Physical abilities
Equipment functionality
Software features
✅ Correct Answer: Employee capabilities
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
✅ Correct Answer: Covering the Enterprise End-to-End
62. What does BAI10 (Manage Configuration) address?
Configuration items management
Network configuration
System settings
Application preferences
✅ Correct Answer: Configuration items management
63. Which enabler includes fundamental beliefs guiding governance?
Principles
Policies
Frameworks
Processes
✅ Correct Answer: Principles
64. What is the purpose of the 'Evaluate' activity in EDM?
Assess governance performance
Evaluate employee performance
Assess vendor proposals
Review financial statements
✅ Correct Answer: Assess governance performance
65. Which BAI process manages asset lifecycles?
BAI09 (Manage Assets)
BAI02 (Manage Requirements)
BAI04 (Manage Availability)
BAI06 (Manage Changes)
✅ Correct Answer: BAI09 (Manage Assets)
66. What does the 'Competencies' enabler component address?
Organizational capabilities
Individual qualifications
Technical specifications
Performance metrics
✅ Correct Answer: Organizational capabilities
67. Which APO process manages security strategies?
APO13 (Manage Security)
APO12 (Manage Risk)
APO07 (Manage HR)
APO09 (Manage Agreements)
✅ Correct Answer: APO13 (Manage Security)
68. What does MEA04 (Monitor Controls) evaluate?
Internal control effectiveness
Employee performance
System uptime
Budget compliance
✅ Correct Answer: Internal control effectiveness
69. Which DSS process manages business process controls?
DSS06 (Manage Controls)
DSS02 (Manage Requests)
DSS04 (Manage Continuity)
DSS05 (Manage Security)
✅ Correct Answer: DSS06 (Manage Controls)
70. What does the 'Culture' enabler component influence?
Organizational behavior
Office decor
Dress code
Physical fitness
✅ Correct Answer: Organizational behavior
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
✅ Correct Answer: Applying a Single Integrated Framework
72. What does BAI03 (Manage Solutions) address?
Solution identification and build
Problem resolution
Quality assurance
Knowledge management
✅ Correct Answer: Solution identification and build
73. Which enabler includes IT services provided to the business?
Services
Infrastructure
Applications
Processes
✅ Correct Answer: Services
74. What is the purpose of the 'Monitor' activity in EDM?
75. Which APO process manages innovation initiatives?
APO04 (Manage Innovation)
APO02 (Manage Strategy)
APO05 (Manage Portfolio)
APO10 (Manage Vendors)
✅ Correct Answer: APO04 (Manage Innovation)
76. What does the 'Ethics' enabler component establish?
Moral principles for decision making
Legal requirements
Financial rules
Technical standards
✅ Correct Answer: Moral principles for decision making
77. Which BAI process manages requirements definition?
BAI02 (Manage Requirements)
BAI01 (Manage Programs)
BAI03 (Manage Solutions)
BAI05 (Manage Quality)
✅ Correct Answer: BAI02 (Manage Requirements)
78. What does MEA01 (Monitor Performance) evaluate?
Overall IT performance
Employee productivity
Financial results
Customer satisfaction
✅ Correct Answer: Overall IT performance
79. Which DSS process manages user requests?
DSS02 (Manage Service Requests)
DSS01 (Manage Operations)
DSS05 (Manage Security)
DSS06 (Manage Controls)
✅ Correct Answer: DSS02 (Manage Service Requests)
80. What does the 'People' enabler component address?
Human resources in the organization
Customer demographics
Population statistics
Community relations
✅ Correct Answer: Human resources in the organization
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
✅ Correct Answer: Meeting Stakeholder Needs
82. What does APO10 (Manage Vendors) address?
Vendor and supplier relationships
Customer relationships
Employee relationships
Partner ecosystems
✅ Correct Answer: Vendor and supplier relationships
83. Which enabler includes physical technology components?
Infrastructure
Services
Applications
Information
✅ Correct Answer: Infrastructure
84. What is the purpose of the 'Direct' activity in EDM?
Set strategic direction
Manage daily operations
Implement projects
Monitor compliance
✅ Correct Answer: Set strategic direction
85. Which BAI process manages project portfolios?
BAI01 (Manage Programs)
BAI02 (Manage Requirements)
BAI04 (Manage Availability)
BAI06 (Manage Changes)
✅ Correct Answer: BAI01 (Manage Programs)
86. What does the 'Applications' enabler component include?
Business software systems
Job applications
Grant proposals
Patent filings
✅ Correct Answer: Business software systems
87. Which APO process manages IT strategy?
APO02 (Manage Strategy)
APO01 (Manage Framework)
APO03 (Manage Architecture)
APO04 (Manage Innovation)
✅ Correct Answer: APO02 (Manage Strategy)
88. What does the 'Frameworks' enabler component provide?
Structures for organizing governance
Physical building frames
Software architectures
Financial models
✅ Correct Answer: Structures for organizing governance
89. Which DSS process manages IT operations?
DSS01 (Manage Operations)
DSS02 (Manage Requests)
DSS03 (Manage Problems)
DSS04 (Manage Continuity)
✅ Correct Answer: DSS01 (Manage Operations)
90. What does the 'Information' enabler category include?
Data needed for decision making
IT infrastructure
Organizational charts
Employee records
✅ Correct Answer: Data needed for decision making
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
✅ Correct Answer: Enabling a Holistic Approach
92. What does BAI04 (Manage Availability) address?
IT resource availability
Employee availability
Office space availability
Budget availability
✅ Correct Answer: IT resource availability
93. Which enabler includes business software systems?
Applications
Services
Infrastructure
Information
✅ Correct Answer: Applications
94. What is the purpose of the 'Evaluate' activity in EDM?
Assess governance system performance
Evaluate employee performance
Assess vendor proposals
Review financial statements
✅ Correct Answer: Assess governance system performance
95. Which APO process manages project portfolios?
APO05 (Manage Portfolio)
APO11 (Manage Projects)
APO06 (Manage Budget)
APO09 (Manage Agreements)
✅ Correct Answer: APO05 (Manage Portfolio)
96. What does the 'Processes' enabler category include?
Structured sets of activities
Organizational charts
Physical assets
Financial reports
✅ Correct Answer: Structured sets of activities
97. Which BAI process manages configuration items?
BAI10 (Manage Configuration)
BAI02 (Manage Requirements)
BAI06 (Manage Changes)
BAI09 (Manage Assets)
✅ Correct Answer: BAI10 (Manage Configuration)
98. What does the 'Monitor' activity in EDM ensure?
Governance remains effective over time
Systems are running optimally
Employees are productive
Budgets are balanced
✅ Correct Answer: Governance remains effective over time
99. Which DSS process manages security services?
DSS05 (Manage Security)
DSS01 (Manage Operations)
DSS03 (Manage Problems)
DSS06 (Manage Controls)
✅ Correct Answer: DSS05 (Manage Security)
100. What does the 'Organizational Structures' enabler define?
Decision-making hierarchies
Physical office layouts
Financial structures
Product architectures
✅ Correct Answer: Decision-making hierarchies
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
✅ Correct Answer: Covering the Enterprise End-to-End
102. What does APO07 (Manage HR) address?
IT human resources management
General HR policies
Employee benefits
Recruitment processes
✅ Correct Answer: IT human resources management
103. Which enabler includes moral principles for decision making?
Ethics
Principles
Policies
Frameworks
✅ Correct Answer: Ethics
104. What is the purpose of the 'Direct' activity in EDM?
Provide strategic direction
Manage operational details
Implement technical solutions
Monitor system performance
✅ Correct Answer: Provide strategic direction
105. Which BAI process manages solution identification?
BAI03 (Manage Solutions)
BAI01 (Manage Programs)
BAI05 (Manage Quality)
BAI07 (Manage Acceptance)
✅ Correct Answer: BAI03 (Manage Solutions)
106. What does the 'Principles' enabler component define?
Fundamental beliefs guiding governance
Mathematical formulas
Physical laws
Software algorithms
✅ Correct Answer: Fundamental beliefs guiding governance
107. Which APO process manages service agreements?
APO09 (Manage Agreements)
APO08 (Manage Relationships)
APO12 (Manage Risk)
APO13 (Manage Security)
✅ Correct Answer: APO09 (Manage Agreements)
108. What does the 'Monitor, Evaluate and Assess (MEA)' domain ensure?
Governance system effectiveness
System uptime
Project completion
Budget compliance
✅ Correct Answer: Governance system effectiveness
109. Which DSS process manages business process controls?
DSS06 (Manage Controls)
DSS02 (Manage Requests)
DSS04 (Manage Continuity)
DSS05 (Manage Security)
✅ Correct Answer: DSS06 (Manage Controls)
110. What does the 'Culture' enabler component influence?
Organizational behavior
Office decor
Dress code
Physical fitness
✅ Correct Answer: Organizational behavior
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
✅ Correct Answer: Applying a Single Integrated Framework
112. What does BAI07 (Manage Acceptance) address?
Testing and acceptance of solutions
Vendor acceptance
Employee acceptance
Customer acceptance
✅ Correct Answer: Testing and acceptance of solutions
113. Which enabler includes IT infrastructure components?
Infrastructure
Services
Applications
Information
✅ Correct Answer: Infrastructure
114. What is the purpose of the 'Monitor' activity in EDM?
Ensure governance effectiveness
Track project milestones
Monitor employee attendance
Watch system alerts
✅ Correct Answer: Ensure governance effectiveness
115. Which APO process manages innovation initiatives?
APO04 (Manage Innovation)
APO02 (Manage Strategy)
APO05 (Manage Portfolio)
APO10 (Manage Vendors)
✅ Correct Answer: APO04 (Manage Innovation)
116. What does the 'Ethics' enabler component establish?
Moral principles for decision making
Legal requirements
Financial rules
Technical standards
✅ Correct Answer: Moral principles for decision making
117. Which BAI process manages knowledge transfer?
BAI08 (Manage Knowledge)
BAI02 (Manage Requirements)
BAI05 (Manage Quality)
BAI09 (Manage Assets)
✅ Correct Answer: BAI08 (Manage Knowledge)
118. What does MEA03 (Monitor System) evaluate?
IT system operations
Employee performance
Financial results
Market conditions
✅ Correct Answer: IT system operations
119. Which DSS process manages user requests?
DSS02 (Manage Service Requests)
DSS01 (Manage Operations)
DSS05 (Manage Security)
DSS06 (Manage Controls)
✅ Correct Answer: DSS02 (Manage Service Requests)
120. What does the 'People' enabler component address?
Human resources in the organization
Customer demographics
Population statistics
Community relations
✅ Correct Answer: Human resources in the organization
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
✅ Correct Answer: Meeting Stakeholder Needs
122. What does APO11 (Manage Projects) address?
IT project management
Business projects
Construction projects
Research projects
✅ Correct Answer: IT project management
123. Which enabler includes business software systems?
Applications
Services
Infrastructure
Information
✅ Correct Answer: Applications
124. What is the purpose of the 'Direct' activity in EDM?
Set strategic direction
Manage daily operations
Implement projects
Monitor compliance
✅ Correct Answer: Set strategic direction
125. Which BAI process manages asset lifecycles?
BAI09 (Manage Assets)
BAI02 (Manage Requirements)
BAI04 (Manage Availability)
BAI06 (Manage Changes)
✅ Correct Answer: BAI09 (Manage Assets)
126. What does the 'Competencies' enabler component address?
Organizational capabilities
Individual qualifications
Technical specifications
Performance metrics
✅ Correct Answer: Organizational capabilities
127. Which APO process manages security strategies?
APO13 (Manage Security)
APO12 (Manage Risk)
APO07 (Manage HR)
APO09 (Manage Agreements)
✅ Correct Answer: APO13 (Manage Security)
128. What does MEA04 (Monitor Controls) evaluate?
Internal control effectiveness
Employee performance
System uptime
Budget compliance
✅ Correct Answer: Internal control effectiveness
129. Which DSS process manages business process controls?
DSS06 (Manage Controls)
DSS02 (Manage Requests)
DSS04 (Manage Continuity)
DSS05 (Manage Security)
✅ Correct Answer: DSS06 (Manage Controls)
130. What does the 'Culture' enabler component influence?
Organizational behavior
Office decor
Dress code
Physical fitness
✅ Correct Answer: Organizational behavior
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
✅ Correct Answer: Enabling a Holistic Approach
132. What does BAI04 (Manage Availability) address?
IT resource availability
Employee availability
Office space availability
Budget availability
✅ Correct Answer: IT resource availability
133. Which enabler includes business software systems?
Applications
Services
Infrastructure
Information
✅ Correct Answer: Applications
134. What is the purpose of the 'Evaluate' activity in EDM?
Assess governance system performance
Evaluate employee performance
Assess vendor proposals
Review financial statements
✅ Correct Answer: Assess governance system performance
135. Which APO process manages project portfolios?
APO05 (Manage Portfolio)
APO11 (Manage Projects)
APO06 (Manage Budget)
APO09 (Manage Agreements)
✅ Correct Answer: APO05 (Manage Portfolio)
136. What does the 'Processes' enabler category include?
Structured sets of activities
Organizational charts
Physical assets
Financial reports
✅ Correct Answer: Structured sets of activities
137. Which BAI process manages configuration items?
BAI10 (Manage Configuration)
BAI02 (Manage Requirements)
BAI06 (Manage Changes)
BAI09 (Manage Assets)
✅ Correct Answer: BAI10 (Manage Configuration)
138. What does the 'Monitor' activity in EDM ensure?
Governance remains effective over time
Systems are running optimally
Employees are productive
Budgets are balanced
✅ Correct Answer: Governance remains effective over time
139. Which DSS process manages security services?
DSS05 (Manage Security)
DSS01 (Manage Operations)
DSS03 (Manage Problems)
DSS06 (Manage Controls)
✅ Correct Answer: DSS05 (Manage Security)
140. What does the 'Organizational Structures' enabler define?
Decision-making hierarchies
Physical office layouts
Financial structures
Product architectures
✅ Correct Answer: Decision-making hierarchies
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
✅ Correct Answer: Covering the Enterprise End-to-End
142. What does APO07 (Manage HR) address?
IT human resources management
General HR policies
Employee benefits
Recruitment processes
✅ Correct Answer: IT human resources management
143. Which enabler includes moral principles for decision making?
Ethics
Principles
Policies
Frameworks
✅ Correct Answer: Ethics
144. What is the purpose of the 'Direct' activity in EDM?
Provide strategic direction
Manage operational details
Implement technical solutions
Monitor system performance
✅ Correct Answer: Provide strategic direction
145. Which BAI process manages solution identification?
BAI03 (Manage Solutions)
BAI01 (Manage Programs)
BAI05 (Manage Quality)
BAI07 (Manage Acceptance)
✅ Correct Answer: BAI03 (Manage Solutions)
146. What does the 'Principles' enabler component define?
Fundamental beliefs guiding governance
Mathematical formulas
Physical laws
Software algorithms
✅ Correct Answer: Fundamental beliefs guiding governance
147. Which APO process manages service agreements?
APO09 (Manage Agreements)
APO08 (Manage Relationships)
APO12 (Manage Risk)
APO13 (Manage Security)
✅ Correct Answer: APO09 (Manage Agreements)
148. What does the 'Monitor, Evaluate and Assess (MEA)' domain ensure?
Governance system effectiveness
System uptime
Project completion
Budget compliance
✅ Correct Answer: Governance system effectiveness
149. Which DSS process manages business process controls?
DSS06 (Manage Controls)
DSS02 (Manage Requests)
DSS04 (Manage Continuity)
DSS05 (Manage Security)
✅ Correct Answer: DSS06 (Manage Controls)
150. What does the 'Culture' enabler component influence?
Organizational behavior
Office decor
Dress code
Physical fitness
✅ Correct Answer: Organizational behavior
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