CISA Governance and Management of IT Practice Question
An organization is adopting COBIT 2019. Which TWO of the following are components of the governance system?
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Why each option matters
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Processes
The correct answers are A (Processes) and D (Organizational structures). COBIT 2019 defines governance system components that include processes and organizational structures, among others. Processes describe the organized sets of practices, while organizational structures define roles and responsibilities. Option B (IT hardware inventory) is a resource or asset, not a component of the governance system. Option C (Information flows) is related to the Information component but is not a standalone component; information itself is a component, but flows are part of processes. Option E (Employee satisfaction surveys) is an HR activity, not a governance component.
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Processes
Why this is correct
Processes are a core component in COBIT.
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IT hardware inventory
Why it's wrong here
Hardware inventory is not a governance system component.
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Information flows
Why it's wrong here
Information is a component, but 'flows' is too narrow.
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Organizational structures
Why this is correct
Structures like committees are governance components.
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Employee satisfaction surveys
Why it's wrong here
Surveys are not a governance component.
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