COBIT 2019 Foundation Certificate · Free Practice Question Medium
Question 10
What maturity level BEST describes an enterprise where planning and performance measurement take place, although not yet in a standardized way?
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A
Managed
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B
Initial
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C
Measured
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Correct answer: A
A. A maturity level of "Managed" indicates that planning and performance measurement are taking place within the enterprise, even though they may not be standardized or consistent across all areas. This level signifies that there is a conscious effort to manage processes and activities, albeit with room for improvement in terms of standardization.
B. The maturity level of "Initial" would not be the best description for an enterprise where planning and performance measurement are already taking place, albeit not in a standardized manner. The "Initial" level typically implies that processes are ad-hoc, chaotic, or not well defined, which does not align with the scenario described in the question.
C. The maturity level of "Measured" may suggest that the enterprise is actively collecting data and metrics related to planning and performance measurement. However, it does not necessarily imply that these activities are being carried out in a structured or standardized way. Therefore, "Measured" may not be the best fit for the scenario where planning and performance measurement are occurring but not yet in a standardized manner.
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