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Isaca COBIT-2019 Exam - Topic 1 Question 86 Discussion

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Question #: 86
Topic #: 1

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Which of the following is a KEY principle associated with the Accountable (A) role of an organizational structure?

AAccountability can be delegated.

BAccountability must be approved by the board.

CAccountability cannot be shared.

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Suggested Answer: C

A key principle associated with the Accountable (A) role of an organizational structure is that accountability cannot be shared.This means that only one person can be accountable for each activity or decision, and that person is ultimately liable for the success and achievement of the assigned tasks2, p.34.Reference:2: COBIT 2019 Framework: Introduction and Methodology

by Elbert at Mar 04, 2026, 02:07 AM

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Stacey

11 hours ago

I feel like A makes sense too. Delegating accountability is common.

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Annabelle

6 days ago

I think C is the right answer. Accountability can't be shared.

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Keena

11 days ago

B) Accountability must be approved by the board is a must in many companies.

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Pauline

16 days ago

I think C) Accountability cannot be shared makes more sense.

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Maryann

2 months ago

Wait, can accountability really be delegated? Sounds off.

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Antione

2 months ago

Totally agree, accountability is often shared in teams!

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In

2 months ago

A) Accountability can be delegated.

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Youlanda

3 months ago

B) Accountability must be approved by the board? That sounds off.

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Dorcas

3 months ago

C) Accountability cannot be shared makes sense to me.

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Thurman

3 months ago

Wait, can accountability really be delegated?

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Shenika

3 months ago

I disagree, accountability should stay with one person.

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Ocie

3 months ago

A) Accountability can be delegated is true.

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Veda

3 months ago

I thought accountability needed to be approved by higher-ups, but now I'm questioning if that's really the case.

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Lasandra

4 months ago

I vaguely recall a practice question about delegation of accountability, but I can't remember if it was saying it can or can't be done.

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Hollis

4 months ago

I feel like we discussed how accountability is a personal responsibility, so maybe option C is the right choice?

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Val

4 months ago

I think I remember that accountability can't really be delegated, but I'm not entirely sure if it can be shared.

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