Isaca COBIT-2019 Exam - Topic 1 Question 54 Discussion

Actual exam question for Isaca's COBIT-2019 exam

Question #: 54
Topic #: 1

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An enterprise is not having success implementing IT governance because key staff are not participating in planning meetings. What is the MOST likely underlying cause?

ALack of consequences for not attending

BFailure to utilize program management principles

CLack of senior leadership commitment

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Suggested Answer: B

The primary benefit or output derived from setting targeted capability levels and performing a capability-level gap analysis for selected processes is the identification of process improvement opportunities, according to the official COBIT 2019 Study Manual from ISACA. This gap analysis can help to identify areas where processes are not meeting their desired capability levels and can provide insight into how processes can be improved to meet their desired levels. This can help to increase efficiency and reduce costs.

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Merlyn

3 months ago

I doubt it's just one cause; it's probably a mix of all three.

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Sheridan

3 months ago

Wait, are we sure it's not just a communication problem?

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Ashton

3 months ago

B seems off, program management isn't the main issue here.

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Emily

4 months ago

I think it's A. If there were real consequences, they'd show up.

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Desirae

4 months ago

Definitely C, without leadership support, nothing gets done.

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Long

4 months ago

I’m a bit confused about the options, but I think if key staff aren’t attending, it could definitely be a sign of a deeper issue with leadership support.

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Reynalda

4 months ago

I feel like program management principles might play a role too, but I’m leaning towards the idea that if leadership isn’t committed, nothing else matters.

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Glen

4 months ago

I’m not entirely sure, but I think the lack of consequences for not attending could be a big factor. We practiced a question like this where accountability was key.

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Tracey

5 months ago

I remember discussing how senior leadership commitment is crucial for IT governance. If they’re not engaged, it makes sense that others wouldn’t be either.

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Pamella

5 months ago

Ah, this is a classic IT governance issue. Based on my experience, I'd say the lack of senior leadership commitment is probably the biggest factor here. I'll select that option and move on.

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Catalina

5 months ago

Okay, this is a good question to test our understanding of IT governance best practices. I'm going to carefully consider each answer choice and try to determine the most likely root cause.

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Sommer

5 months ago

Hmm, this is a tricky one. I'm not entirely sure what the "most likely" underlying cause is, but I'll try to think through the options carefully.

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Elli

5 months ago

This seems like a straightforward question about IT governance. I'll focus on identifying the key factors that could be causing the lack of participation.

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Chauncey

5 months ago

This seems like a straightforward question about Arista switch configuration. I'll need to review the default settings for the show tech support command.

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Kindra

5 months ago

Hmm, I'm a little unsure about this one. I'm trying to decide between options B and C. I know we need to represent the circle data, but I'm not sure if a cluster or a type definition would be better. I'll have to think it through carefully.

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Adelina

10 months ago

I'd have to go with C. If the leadership can't be bothered to show up, how can you expect the rest of the team to care? It's like trying to herd cats without a catnip supply.

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Denise

8 months ago

C) Lack of senior leadership commitment

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Eugene

8 months ago

B) Failure to utilize program management principles

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Cornell

8 months ago

A) Lack of consequences for not attending

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Carlota

10 months ago

Ooh, tough one! I'm torn between B and C, but I think the lack of senior leadership commitment is the real culprit. Can't have IT governance without the big shots on board.

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