COBIT Foundation

Components of the Governance System

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Components of the Governance System: example questions & answers

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  1. In COBIT 2019, the elements needed to make a governance system work are collectively referred to as:

    • AEnablers only
    • BControl objectives
    • CComponents of the governance system
    • DMaturity attributes

    Answer: COBIT 2019 renamed COBIT 5's 'enablers' as 'components of the governance system', the factors that individually and collectively contribute to good governance.

  2. How many components of the governance system does COBIT 2019 define?

    • A6
    • B8
    • C7
    • D5

    Answer: COBIT 2019 defines seven components of the governance system, corresponding to the seven enabler categories in COBIT 5.

  3. Which of the following is one of the seven components of the COBIT 2019 governance system?

    • ATax filings
    • BShareholder dividends
    • CMarketing campaigns
    • DProcesses

    Answer: Processes are one of the seven components, alongside organisational structures; principles, policies and frameworks; information; culture, ethics and behaviour; people, skills and competencies; and services, infrastructure and applications.

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