CISA Governance and Management of IT Practice Question
Which TWO of the following are primary objectives of IT governance as defined by COBIT 5?
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Why each option matters
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Resource optimization
Options A and D are correct because COBIT 5 defines primary IT governance objectives as stakeholder value delivery and resource optimization. Option B (cost reduction) is a management objective, not governance. Option C (incident response) is an operational activity. Option E (data encryption) is a security control.
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Option-by-option breakdown
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Resource optimization
Why this is correct
Resource optimization is a key governance objective.
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Cost reduction
Why it's wrong here
Cost reduction is a tactical goal, not a primary governance objective.
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Incident response
Why it's wrong here
Incident response is an operational management process.
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Value delivery
Why this is correct
Value delivery is a core governance objective.
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Data encryption
Why it's wrong here
Data encryption is a technical control.
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