CISA Governance and Management of IT Practice Question
Which TWO of the following are recommended practices for aligning IT strategy with business goals, according to COBIT 2019?
⚠ Common exam trap
Watch out — candidates often confuse operational or tactical activities (like monitoring metrics or project reviews) with strategic governance practices, which COBIT 2019 defines as framework-level alignment, not day-to-day management tasks.
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Adopting a governance framework that covers all IT-related activities and stakeholder needs
COBIT 2019 explicitly requires a governance framework that covers all IT-related activities and stakeholder needs to ensure alignment with business goals. This framework integrates enterprise governance principles, such as the Governance System and Governance Framework components, to bridge IT and business strategy through policies, structures, and processes.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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Implementing a continuous monitoring system for IT operational metrics
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect. While important, this is operational, not strategic alignment.
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Conducting monthly IT steering committee meetings to review project status
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect. Project status reviews are tactical, not strategic alignment.
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Adopting a governance framework that covers all IT-related activities and stakeholder needs
Why this is correct
Correct. A holistic governance framework like COBIT 2019 ensures alignment.
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Defining IT investment portfolios based on business value contribution
Why this is correct
Correct. COBIT 2019 recommends portfolio management to link IT to business value.
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Using agile development methodologies for all IT projects
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect. Agile is a development approach, not a governance alignment practice.
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