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CPA · Question 22 · Area II: Security

Which of the following is a key principle of the COBIT 2019 governance framework?

Answer options:

A.

Apply security controls at the perimeter only

B.

Separate Governance from Management

C.

Focus solely on IT risks

D.

Implement all controls in the framework

How to approach this question

Recall COBIT principles. The distinction between 'those who direct' (Governance) and 'those who do' (Management) is fundamental.

Full Answer

B.Separate Governance from Management✓ Correct
COBIT 2019 explicitly distinguishes between governance (evaluating, directing, and monitoring) and management (planning, building, running, and monitoring activities).

Common mistakes

Thinking Governance and Management are the same.

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