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CISA Practice Question: Is implementing COBIT 2019 to improve IT…
An organization is implementing COBIT 2019 to improve IT governance. Which of the following is a key component of the governance system according to COBIT 2019?
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Processes
COBIT 2019 defines seven components of a governance system: Processes, Organizational Structures, Principles, Policies and Frameworks, Culture, Ethics and Behavior, Information, Services, Infrastructure and Applications, and People, Skills and Competencies. Options A, C, and D are all valid components. Option B (Service level agreements) is not a component.
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Processes
Why this is correct
Processes is a component of COBIT 2019, but it is not the key component asked in the question.
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Service level agreements
Why it's wrong here
Service level agreements are not a component of the COBIT 2019 governance system.
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Organizational structures
Why this is correct
Organizational Structures is a key component of the COBIT 2019 governance system, defining the decision-making entities and accountability.
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Principles, policies, and frameworks
Why this is correct
While Principles, Policies and Frameworks is a component, the inclusion of 'frameworks' is inaccurate as per COBIT 2019; the correct component is Organizational Structures.
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