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CPA · Question 59 · Area II: Security
In the context of COBIT 2019, what is the purpose of the 'Goals Cascade'?
In the context of COBIT 2019, what is the purpose of the 'Goals Cascade'?
Answer options:
A.
To waterfall project management tasks.
B.
To translate stakeholder needs into enterprise goals, then alignment goals, and finally governance/management objectives.
C.
To prioritize budget allocation.
D.
To cascade software updates to servers.
How to approach this question
Cascade = Falling down. Needs -> Goals -> Objectives.
Full Answer
B.To translate stakeholder needs into enterprise goals, then alignment goals, and finally governance/management objectives.✓ Correct
B
The Goals Cascade is the mechanism in COBIT that translates high-level stakeholder needs into specific, actionable management objectives, ensuring IT aligns with business strategy.
Common mistakes
Confusing it with Waterfall methodology.
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