Isaca COBIT-2019 Exam - Topic 1 Question 52 Discussion

Actual exam question for Isaca's COBIT-2019 exam

Question #: 52
Topic #: 1

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Which of the following MUST be defined before determining alignment goals?

AExternal laws and regulations

BStakeholder drivers and needs

CGovernance and management objectives

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Suggested Answer: A

According to the Official COBIT 2019 Study Manual from Isaca, the CIO and the program steering committee are responsible for performing a stakeholder satisfaction survey and gathering feedback on lessons learned from the implementation of an EGIT program plan. This includes gathering and evaluating information from the stakeholders, as well as assessing program objectives and performance and making any necessary adjustments to ensure that the program is successful.

The CIO is responsible for ensuring that the implementation of the program aligns with the overall IT strategy and that the program is effective in delivering the desired results. The program steering committee is responsible for providing oversight and guidance for the implementation of the program.

by Ligia at May 22, 2024, 05:02 AM

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Sarah

3 months ago

I thought external laws were just guidelines, not must-haves.

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Huey

3 months ago

Agreed, without understanding stakeholders, alignment is off.

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Lili

3 months ago

Wait, are external laws really that important?

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Willetta

4 months ago

I think governance and management objectives are key too.

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Hillary

4 months ago

Definitely stakeholder drivers and needs!

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Keva

4 months ago

I feel like understanding stakeholder drivers is key, but I can’t recall if it’s the absolute first step.

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Maira

4 months ago

I’m a bit confused; I thought external laws were crucial too. Maybe A is also a contender?

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Norah

4 months ago

I remember a practice question that emphasized the importance of governance objectives, so I’m leaning towards C.

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Kirk

5 months ago

I think it might be B, but I’m not entirely sure if stakeholder needs are the first thing we should define.

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Marget

5 months ago

I'm a bit confused by this question. I'm not sure if I fully understand the difference between the options. Do external laws and regulations, stakeholder needs, and governance objectives all need to be defined before setting alignment goals? Or is there one that is the most critical prerequisite? I'll need to think this through carefully.

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Vicente

5 months ago

Okay, let me think this through. I'm pretty confident that the correct answer is B - stakeholder drivers and needs. You can't really set meaningful alignment goals without first understanding the key stakeholders and what they are looking for. The other options are important, but secondary to that core stakeholder analysis.

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Alana

5 months ago

Hmm, this is a tricky one. I'm not totally sure, but my initial instinct is that stakeholder drivers and needs would be the most important thing to define upfront before setting alignment goals. The other options seem more like inputs or constraints, rather than the core foundation.

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Larae

5 months ago

I think this question is asking about the foundational elements that need to be in place before defining alignment goals. The options seem to be focused on external factors, stakeholder needs, and internal governance - I'll need to carefully consider which of these is the most critical prerequisite.

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Sherron

5 months ago

Hmm, I'm a little unsure about this one. The options seem pretty similar, so I'll have to think it through carefully. Maybe I can eliminate a couple of the options to narrow it down.

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Percy

5 months ago

Ah, this is a good one. I remember going over this in class. I'll make sure to create the logical volume, configure LUN mapping, zone the host, and then rescan the SCSI bus. Should be straightforward.

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Huey

5 months ago

I'm a bit confused by this question. I know futures and forwards are related, but I'm not sure I fully understand the distinction. I'll have to guess and hope for the best.

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Augustine

10 months ago

This question is making my head spin. Can we just ask the exam proctor which answer they prefer and call it a day? I'm feeling a bit... misaligned right now.

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Dorian

9 months ago

C) Governance and management objectives

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Rene

9 months ago

B) Stakeholder drivers and needs

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Alona

9 months ago

A) External laws and regulations

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Derrick

10 months ago

I'm going with B) Stakeholder drivers and needs. Isn't that what alignment is all about? Gotta know what your stakeholders care about before you can align your goals.

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Gabriele

9 months ago

You make a good point. Governance and management objectives also play a key role in determining alignment goals.

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Pete

9 months ago

I think it's important to consider external laws and regulations as well. They can have a big impact on alignment goals.

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Adela

9 months ago

Yes, I agree. Understanding the needs and drivers of stakeholders is crucial for setting alignment goals.

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Kenneth

10 months ago

Hmm, I'm not sure. External laws and regulations seem like a good place to start - you don't want to set goals that are out of compliance, right? This is a tricky one.

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Audry

9 months ago

I agree, starting with external laws and regulations is important to ensure alignment with legal requirements.

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Han

9 months ago

C) Governance and management objectives

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Amina

9 months ago

B) Stakeholder drivers and needs

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Vincenza

9 months ago

A) External laws and regulations

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Teri

10 months ago

Governance and management objectives are the foundation, in my opinion. You need to know what the organization is working towards before you can set alignment goals.

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