A global logistics company is experiencing significant delays in its supply chain due to inconsistent data handling across different regional IT systems. The board has identified 'Improved Data Quality and Integration' as a primary enterprise goal. According to the COBIT 2019 goals cascade, which management objective should be prioritized to directly support this enterprise goal?
A healthcare provider is designing its governance system for I&T. Due to the highly sensitive nature of patient data, the 'Threat Landscape' and 'Compliance Requirements' (HIPAA) design factors are given the highest importance. Which TWO management objectives would be most significantly influenced by these design factors? (Select TWO)
True or False: In the COBIT 2019 framework, the 'Governance distinct from Management' principle implies that management activities are not accountable to any governance body.
**Case Study:** **Company Background:** FinSecure Bank, a regional financial institution, is undergoing a major digital transformation. Their goal is to launch a new mobile banking platform to remain competitive. The bank operates in a strict regulatory environment, subject to numerous financial and data privacy laws. The board has approved the project but is concerned about the potential for project failure, budget overruns, and security vulnerabilities, as past IT projects have struggled. **Current Situation:** The project is being managed using a traditional waterfall method, but different teams are informally adopting agile practices, leading to confusion. There is no central oversight of the program's portfolio of projects, and risk management is performed ad-hoc by individual project managers. The CIO reports that the business requirements are poorly defined and constantly changing, causing significant rework. **Requirements:** The board needs assurance that the new platform will be delivered on time, within budget, and in compliance with all regulations. They want a structured approach to oversee this transformation program and any future initiatives. They have decided to adopt COBIT 2019 to establish a formal governance structure. **Question:** Based on FinSecure Bank's situation, which governance objective should the board prioritize to establish the necessary oversight and strategic alignment for the digital transformation program?
During a performance review, an IT department is assessed at capability level 2 ('Managed') for the DSS03 'Managed Problems' process. To progress to capability level 3 ('Established'), the department must go beyond just addressing problems as they occur. What is the key characteristic that distinguishes a capability level 3 process from a level 2 process in this context?
A rapidly growing startup is transitioning from an informal, ad-hoc IT environment to a more structured one using COBIT 2019. The CEO wants to ensure that as the company grows, its culture supports governance goals. Which COBIT component is specifically focused on the values, beliefs, and behaviors that influence the overall effectiveness of the governance system?
A CIO is presenting a business case for a COBIT 2019 implementation to the board. To justify the investment, the CIO needs to explain how the framework helps balance the realization of benefits against risk and resource usage. Which core concept of the COBIT framework BEST describes this fundamental goal?
An organization is in the second phase of the COBIT 2019 implementation lifecycle, 'Where are we now?'. The goal of this phase is to perform a detailed assessment of the current state of I&T governance. Which of the following activities is MOST critical to successfully completing this phase?
A company's internal audit team finds that the IT department frequently deploys changes to production systems without proper testing or authorization, leading to service disruptions. To address this, management decides to formalize their change control process. Which management objective from the BAI domain is specifically designed for this purpose?
The COBIT 2019 framework is designed to be open and flexible. Which of the governance framework principles BEST reflects its ability to align with other relevant standards, frameworks, and regulations like ITIL, ISO/IEC 27001, and GDPR?