Discuss Isaca COBIT-2019 Exam Topic 2 Question 83

Which of the following is IMPERATIVE to the successful implementation of IT governance?

AIT governance identifies benchmarking standards.

BIT governance includes identification of business risk.

CIT governance is sponsored by executives.

Suggested Answer: C

According to the COBIT 2019 Framework: Introduction and Methodology, one of the imperative factors to the successful implementation of IT governance is that IT governance is sponsored by executives. Executive sponsorship ensures that IT governance has sufficient authority, resources and support from the top management of the organization.Executive sponsorship also demonstrates commitment and leadership for IT governance, and fosters a culture of accountability and collaboration among stakeholders.3, p.33-34Reference:3: COBIT 2019 Framework: Introduction and Methodology

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30 comments · newest first

Mollie 6 months ago

True, without C, the rest may fail.

Carline 6 months ago

All options matter, but C stands out for me.

Jaclyn 6 months ago

B can't be overlooked. Identifying risks is essential.

Shaniqua 6 months ago

But A is also important. Standards guide the process.

Lanie 6 months ago

Totally agree, without exec support, it all falls apart.

Michell 7 months ago

Surprised that sponsorship is listed as imperative!

Denny 7 months ago

Wait, are we saying benchmarking standards aren't important?

Virgina 7 months ago

I think identifying business risk is crucial too.

Eden 8 months ago

IT governance definitely needs executive sponsorship!

Lenna 8 months ago

I'm going with B. Identifying business risks is the foundation of effective IT governance.

Meghan 8 months ago

Haha, the answer is obviously C. You can't have IT governance without the executives on board!

Karima 8 months ago

A) IT governance identifies benchmarking standards. This helps measure and improve IT performance.

Josephine 8 months ago

B) IT governance includes identification of business risk. This is crucial for aligning IT with business goals.

Vashti 8 months ago

C) IT governance is sponsored by executives. This is the key to successful implementation.

Floyd 9 months ago

I’m a bit confused; I thought benchmarking standards were essential too, but maybe they come after establishing risk and sponsorship?

Mindy 9 months ago

I feel like all three options are important, but I lean towards executive sponsorship being the most critical.

Ivan 9 months ago

I think identifying business risk is really important, but I also recall a practice question that emphasized the role of benchmarking standards.

Scot 9 months ago

I remember discussing how executive sponsorship is crucial for IT governance, but I'm not entirely sure if it's the only imperative.

Joanna 9 months ago

I'm a little unsure on this one. I feel like all the options are important for IT governance, but if I had to choose the most critical one, I'd go with C. Executive sponsorship seems key to making IT governance actually work in practice.

Jonell 9 months ago

Okay, let me think this through. I know IT governance is about aligning IT with business goals, so I'd say C is the most important - if it's not sponsored by executives, it's not going to be successfully implemented across the organization.

Jame 10 months ago

I agree, C shows commitment from the top.

Santos 10 months ago

Ooh, this is a good question. I'm leaning towards B - identifying business risk seems like a core part of IT governance that would be essential for it to work properly. But I'm not 100% confident on that.

Aliza 10 months ago

I think C is crucial. Executive support is key.

Stephane 11 months ago

Hmm, this is a tricky one. I'm not totally sure about the difference between the options, but I think C might be the best answer since IT governance needs to have executive-level support and sponsorship to be effective.

Emogene 11 months ago

I think the key here is to focus on the word "imperative" - that means it's absolutely essential, so I'd look for the option that describes something that is critical or necessary for IT governance to be successful.

Felix 5 months ago

↳ replying to Emogene

All options matter, but C stands out as the most imperative.

Kristel 5 months ago

↳ replying to Emogene

True, but without executive support, risks won't be addressed properly.

Theodora 6 months ago

↳ replying to Emogene

But isn't identifying business risk also essential?

Gianna 10 months ago

↳ replying to Emogene

I agree, without executives backing it, it won't succeed.

Ligia 10 months ago

↳ replying to Emogene

I believe option C is crucial. Executive sponsorship is key.

Isaca COBIT-2019 Exam - Topic 2 Question 83 Discussion