Isaca COBIT-Design-and-Implementation Exam - Topic 1 Question 4 Discussion

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Question #: 4
Topic #: 1

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What is the role of the board when establishing where the enterprise wants to be?

AEnsuring open and fair assessment of IT activities

BProviding expert advice and guidance where appropriate

CSetting priorities, time scales, and expectations

DObtaining consensus on a required capability target

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Suggested Answer: C

The role of the board when establishing where the enterprise wants to be is to set priorities, time scales, and expectations. This ensures that the strategic direction and goals are clearly defined and communicated across the organization.

Reference in COBIT 2019 Design and Implementation:

COBIT 2019 Framework: Governance and Management Objectives, EDM01 (Ensure Governance Framework Setting and Maintenance): This objective outlines the board's responsibilities in setting the strategic direction, including priorities, timeframes, and expectations.

COBIT 2019 Implementation Guide, Chapter 3: This chapter emphasizes the board's role in defining the enterprise's strategic goals and ensuring that these goals are aligned with governance and management practices.

By setting clear priorities, time scales, and expectations, the board ensures that the enterprise has a focused and coherent strategy for achieving its desired future state.

by Curt at Aug 08, 2024, 01:10 PM

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Shawnta

4 months ago

Not sure if the board really influences the direction that much.

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Nan

5 months ago

Surprised that some think it's just about assessment!

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Julian

5 months ago

Isn't it more about consensus on capabilities?

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Loreen

5 months ago

I think providing expert advice is key too!

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Lorean

5 months ago

The board should definitely set priorities and expectations.

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Tina

6 months ago

I studied that the board should ensure a fair assessment of activities, but I wonder if that really fits with the question about where the enterprise wants to be.

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Lenna

6 months ago

I feel like providing expert advice is also a key part of their role, but I can't recall if that's the primary responsibility.

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Gail

6 months ago

I remember a practice question that emphasized the importance of obtaining consensus on goals, so I might lean towards option D.

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Gracia

6 months ago

I think the board's role is mainly about setting priorities and expectations, but I'm not entirely sure if that's the main focus.

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Lizbeth

6 months ago

Okay, I've got this. The board's role is to provide oversight and guidance on the enterprise's strategic objectives. That means setting priorities, timescales, and getting consensus on the desired future state or "capability target" that the organization should be working towards. Options C and D seem to capture that well.

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Carmen

6 months ago

Hmm, this is a tricky one. I'm not entirely sure if the question is asking about the board's role in IT governance specifically, or more broadly in setting the enterprise's strategic vision. I might need to review my notes on the differences between IT governance and enterprise governance to answer this properly.

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Izetta

6 months ago

I think this question is asking about the role of the board in setting the strategic direction for the enterprise. I would focus on options C and D, as they seem to be the most relevant in terms of the board's responsibility to establish priorities, timescales, and a consensus on the desired future state.

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Johana

6 months ago

I'm a bit confused by this question. Is it asking about the board's role in IT activities specifically, or in the overall strategic direction of the enterprise? The options seem to mix those two aspects, so I'll need to think carefully about which one the question is really getting at.

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Selma

6 months ago

Okay, let me see here. If the all=yes argument is used, I'm guessing that means all the context data will be deleted, including the incident key. So I think the answer is A.

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Phil

2 years ago

Providing expert advice and guidance where appropriate is also important for the board.

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Ngoc

2 years ago

I believe the board should also ensure open and fair assessment of IT activities.

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Barbra

2 years ago

I agree with Douglass. Setting priorities is crucial for the success of the enterprise.

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Luis

2 years ago

B) Providing expert advice and guidance where appropriate - Because who needs more than a little bit of guidance, amirite?

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Lorenza

2 years ago

D) Obtaining consensus on a required capability target

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Billy

2 years ago

C) Setting priorities, time scales, and expectations

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Georgiana

2 years ago

B) Providing expert advice and guidance where appropriate

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Daryl

2 years ago

A) Ensuring open and fair assessment of IT activities

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Douglass

2 years ago

I think the role of the board is to set priorities, time scales, and expectations.

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Jacquline

2 years ago

D) Obtaining consensus on a required capability target - Sounds like a job for the board, they're the experts after all.

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Sharee

2 years ago

C) Setting priorities, time scales, and expectations - That's important for the board to do, to keep everything on track.

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Reuben

2 years ago

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Lashaun

2 years ago

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Ardella

2 years ago

B) Providing expert advice and guidance where appropriate - Definitely, the board should offer their expertise to help guide the enterprise.

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Evette

2 years ago

A) Ensuring open and fair assessment of IT activities - Yes, the board needs to make sure everything is evaluated properly.

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Linwood

2 years ago

I think obtaining consensus on a required capability target is also important for the board.

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Rosann

2 years ago

C) Setting priorities, time scales, and expectations - Gotta keep that enterprise on track, am I right?

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Lemuel

2 years ago

D) Obtaining consensus on a required capability target - Making sure everyone is on the same page is crucial.

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Alethea

2 years ago

C) Setting priorities, time scales, and expectations - Yes, keeping things organized is key.

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Carin

2 years ago

B) Providing expert advice and guidance where appropriate - Definitely need that expertise.

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Talia

2 years ago

A) Ensuring open and fair assessment of IT activities - That's important for transparency.

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Iluminada

2 years ago

I believe the board should also ensure open and fair assessment of IT activities.

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Reita

2 years ago

I agree with Bette. Setting priorities is crucial for the success of the enterprise.

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Bette

2 years ago

I think the role of the board is to set priorities, time scales, and expectations.

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