Isaca COBIT-2019 Exam - Topic 2 Question 85 Discussion

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Question #: 85
Topic #: 2

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Which of the following criteria must be met for a process to meet a higher capability level?

BCapability is demonstrated on the most relevant process activities.

AAll activities of that level are successfully performed.

CAn identified subset of the activities of that level can be executed effectively.

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A process can meet a higher capability level if all activities of that level are successfully performed, in addition to the activities of lower levels.The capability levels range from 0 (incomplete) to 5 (optimizing), and each level has a set of generic attributes that describe the expected performance of the process activities2, p.30.Reference:2: COBIT 2019 Framework: Introduction and Methodology

by Maile at Jan 28, 2026, 09:59 PM

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Rutha

15 days ago

Nope, I disagree, some processes can be effective without meeting all criteria.

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Robt

20 days ago

I think it also involves continuous improvement, right?

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Tegan

26 days ago

Wait, are we sure these criteria are even realistic?

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Johnna

1 month ago

Totally agree, it's all about consistency!

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Mariann

1 month ago

Higher capability means better process control.

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Becky

1 month ago

The process must be able to walk on water and turn lead into gold.

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Mozell

2 months ago

The process must be able to do the Macarena while solving differential equations.

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Alverta

2 months ago

The process must be able to achieve a higher level of maturity and consistently deliver quality results.

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Leonie

2 months ago

The process must be able to bend spoons with its mind and predict the stock market.

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Izetta

2 months ago

The process must be able to juggle flaming chainsaws while reciting the Gettysburg Address.

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Romana

2 months ago

I feel like there was a focus on reducing variation, but I can't recall if that was a strict requirement or just a recommendation.

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Nobuko

2 months ago

This reminds me of a practice question we did on capability levels, and I think it had to do with statistical control.

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Jody

3 months ago

I remember something about the need for consistent results, but I'm not sure if that's the only requirement.

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Kimbery

3 months ago

I think one of the criteria is related to process performance metrics, but I can't remember the specifics.

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Dong

4 months ago

I've got a strategy - I'll list out the key criteria for each capability level and see which one matches the question.

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Devon

4 months ago

I'm a bit confused by the wording of this question. Can someone clarify what exactly it's asking?

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Vincent

4 months ago

Okay, let me think this through step-by-step. I know there are specific requirements for higher capability levels.

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Claudio

4 months ago

Hmm, this seems like a tricky question. I'll need to review the process capability criteria carefully.

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Daron

4 months ago

I think I know the answer to this, but I want to double-check my understanding before responding.

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