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CPA · Question 17 · Area II: Security
In the context of COBIT 2019, which of the following best describes the distinction between Governance and Management?
In the context of COBIT 2019, which of the following best describes the distinction between Governance and Management?
Answer options:
A.
Governance plans and builds; Management monitors and evaluates.
B.
Governance is performed by the CEO; Management is performed by the Board.
C.
Governance ensures stakeholder needs are evaluated and direction is set; Management plans, builds, runs, and monitors activities to align with that direction.
D.
Governance applies to IT; Management applies to Finance.
How to approach this question
Recall the COBIT core model: Governance = Evaluate, Direct, Monitor (Board level). Management = Plan, Build, Run, Monitor (Executive level).
Full Answer
C.Governance ensures stakeholder needs are evaluated and direction is set; Management plans, builds, runs, and monitors activities to align with that direction.✓ Correct
C
COBIT 2019 clearly distinguishes Governance (Evaluate, Direct, Monitor - EDM) which is the responsibility of the Board of Directors, from Management (Plan, Build, Run, Monitor - PBRM) which is the responsibility of executive management.
Common mistakes
Thinking Management sets the strategic direction (that's Governance).
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