CMA IT Environment and Governance 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which framework is most commonly used by enterprises to align IT governance with corporate governance objectives?
- TOGAF
- COBIT (Correct answer)
- ITIL
- ZACHMAN
Correct answer: COBIT
COBIT (Control Objectives for Information and Related Technologies) is the leading framework for IT governance and management, directly linking IT goals to business objectives.
Question 2: In an enterprise architecture context, what does 'IT governance' primarily ensure?
- That IT projects are completed on time
- That IT decisions align with and support organizational strategy (Correct answer)
- That software licenses are properly managed
- That IT staff follow security policies
Correct answer: That IT decisions align with and support organizational strategy
IT governance ensures that IT investments, decisions, and outcomes are aligned with the organization's strategic direction and stakeholder value.
Question 3: A Chief Architect is designing a cloud migration strategy. Which governance artifact should define decision rights for cloud resource provisioning?
- Service Level Agreement
- RACI matrix (Correct answer)
- Cloud provider contract
- Network topology diagram
Correct answer: RACI matrix
A RACI matrix (Responsible, Accountable, Consulted, Informed) defines who has decision rights and accountability for cloud provisioning activities.
Question 4: Which of the following is a key output of the COBIT APO01 process (Manage the IT Management Framework)?
- Enterprise risk register
- IT organizational structure and governance model (Correct answer)
- Application portfolio inventory
- Business continuity plan
Correct answer: IT organizational structure and governance model
APO01 produces the IT organizational structure, governance model, roles, and responsibilities that guide how IT is managed across the enterprise.
Question 5: An architecture review board (ARB) is best described as:
- A vendor selection committee for IT procurement
- A governance body that ensures architecture decisions comply with enterprise standards (Correct answer)
- A project management office for IT initiatives
- A regulatory compliance team
Correct answer: A governance body that ensures architecture decisions comply with enterprise standards
An ARB is a governance body that reviews and approves architectural decisions, ensuring alignment with enterprise standards and principles.
Question 6: Under TOGAF, which phase focuses on defining governance structures and compliance requirements for the architecture?
- Phase A – Architecture Vision
- Phase B – Business Architecture
- Phase G – Implementation Governance (Correct answer)
- Phase H – Architecture Change Management
Correct answer: Phase G – Implementation Governance
Phase G (Implementation Governance) establishes the governance framework to ensure that projects implement the approved architecture correctly.
Question 7: What is the primary purpose of an IT Steering Committee in an organization?
- To manage day-to-day IT operations and help desk tickets
- To approve and prioritize major IT investments and ensure strategic alignment (Correct answer)
- To conduct security audits of IT systems
- To negotiate contracts with technology vendors
Correct answer: To approve and prioritize major IT investments and ensure strategic alignment
An IT Steering Committee provides executive oversight of IT investments, ensuring they are prioritized and aligned with the organization's strategic goals.
CMA IT Environment and Governance 2
Which framework is most commonly used by enterprises to align IT governance with corporate governance objectives?