Exam COBIT 2019 topic 1 question 17 discussion

"A governance framework should be based on a conceptual model, identifying the key components and relationships among components, to maximize consistency and allow automation" [Page #18 of Official Guide]

In accordance with the Governance Framework Principle (GFP), Based on Conceptual Model, it is defined that the governance framework should be based on a conceptual model, IDENTIFYING THE KEY COMPONENTS and RELATIONSHIPS AMONG COMPONENTS, to MAXIMIZE CONSISTENCY and allow automation. Therefore, the correct answer will be B. C is incorrect for it states that the key components should function INDEPENDENTLY whereas according to the GFP, the framework ought to be OPEN and FLEXIBLE [which signifies existence of a relationship with other components] while maintaining integrity.

p18 [A governance framework should be based on a conceptual model, identifying the 1. key components and relationships among components, to maximize consistency and allow automation.]

A governance framework should be based on a conceptual model, identifying the key components and relationships among components, to maximize consistency and allow automation.

B. The relationships among key components should be identified to maximize consistency.

Governance System components interact with each other resulting in a holistic governance system for I&T . page 21

Correct answer is B. A governance framework should be based on a conceptual model, identifying the key components and relationships among components, to maximize consistency and allow automation (Page 18) C is incorrect. it should be open & flexible NOT INDEPENDENT. A governance framework should be open and flexible. It should allow the addition of new content and the ability to address new issues in the most flexible way, while maintaining integrity and consistency

Per COBIT 2019 Framework: Introduction & Methodology (page 18)

The correct answer is B. The relationships among key components should be identified to maximize consistency.

B. The relationships among key components should be identified to maximize consistency.

Introduction and methodology book chapter 3 page 18 state the below 2. A governance framework should be open and flexible. It should allow the addition of new content and the ability to address new issues in the most flexible way, while maintaining integrity and consistency.