Discuss Isaca COBIT-Design-and-Implementation Exam Topic 1 Question 30

Which of the following is the MOST likely trigger event for an EGIT improvement or implementation program?

AAn enterprise is announcing a merger with one of its major competitors.

BThe enterprise has failed to meet new privacy regulations and is heavily fined.

CThe enterprise is faced with a shortage of qualified IT staff.

DAn enterprise's marketing department has implemented its own IT solutions independent from the IT function.

Suggested Answer: B

According to COBIT 2019 Implementation Guide:

'Trigger events for initiating or improving EGIT include regulatory noncompliance, significant operational failures, or events that expose governance weaknesses.'

Being fined for failing privacy regulations clearly exposes governance and compliance gaps---prompting the need to implement or improve EGIT to avoid future regulatory or reputational damage.

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29 comments · newest first

Michel 6 months ago

Overall, B feels the most urgent. Fines hit hard!

Alonzo 6 months ago

C is a concern too. Without staff, improvements stall.

Charolette 6 months ago

I lean towards D. Independent solutions can create chaos.

Carli 7 months ago

A could also be a trigger. Mergers often lead to IT overhauls.

Johnetta 7 months ago

Agreed, B makes sense. Compliance issues are serious.

Tayna 7 months ago

I think B is the most likely trigger. Fines can push companies to act fast.

Aliza 8 months ago

Totally agree, B is a wake-up call for sure!

Wilburn 8 months ago

Really? I’m surprised B is the top choice.

Nathan 8 months ago

C seems less likely to trigger a major overhaul.

Amie 8 months ago

I think A could also be a big motivator.

Salena 8 months ago

I'm going with B. Nothing gets an organization's attention like a big fat fine for non-compliance.

Kasandra 8 months ago

Haha, the marketing department going rogue with IT? That's a recipe for disaster! I'd go with D as well.

Penney 9 months ago

D seems like the most likely trigger. When the marketing department goes rogue with IT solutions, that's a clear sign EGIT needs to be addressed.

Kiley 9 months ago

I think the answer is B. Failing to meet privacy regulations and getting heavily fined is a strong trigger for improving EGIT.

Susana 9 months ago

I recall discussing how independent IT solutions can lead to chaos, so D might also be a valid option. It’s tricky!

Annamaria 9 months ago

I feel like C could also be a trigger, but it seems less urgent compared to the fines in B. It’s hard to say for sure.

Sherron 9 months ago

I'm not so sure about that. I remember a practice question where a merger was the main trigger for IT changes. Maybe A could be a strong contender too.

Jose 9 months ago

I'm a bit confused on this one. I know EGIT is about aligning IT with business goals, but I'm not sure which of these scenarios would be the most likely trigger. I'll have to think it through carefully.

Alonso 10 months ago

I'm leaning towards option A - the enterprise announcing a merger with a major competitor. That would be a huge organizational change that would likely require an EGIT overhaul to integrate the systems and processes.

Roselle 10 months ago

I think option B might be the most likely trigger since failing to meet regulations usually forces companies to take immediate action.

Filiberto 10 months ago

Okay, I've got this. The most likely trigger would be option B - the enterprise failing to meet new privacy regulations and getting heavily fined. That's a major compliance issue that would force them to improve their EGIT.

Allene 10 months ago

Definitely B, those fines hit hard!

Shizue 11 months ago

Hmm, this is a tough one. I think it might be option D - the marketing department implementing their own IT solutions. That could definitely trigger an EGIT improvement program to regain control and alignment.

Amina 11 months ago

I'm not sure about this one. The question seems a bit tricky, and I'm not entirely familiar with EGIT concepts. I'll need to review my notes carefully.

Cecil 5 months ago

↳ replying to Amina

I’m leaning towards B as well. Compliance issues are serious!

Alton 6 months ago

↳ replying to Amina

D is interesting, but I feel like it’s more of a symptom than a trigger.

Lindsey 6 months ago

↳ replying to Amina

C seems plausible too, but it feels less urgent than B.

Ellsworth 6 months ago

↳ replying to Amina

I agree, but A could also trigger changes, especially with a merger.

Shasta 10 months ago

↳ replying to Amina

I think option B makes the most sense. Fines usually prompt action.

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