What Is a Set of Guidelines and Supporting Tools for IT

question 16

Multiple Choice

What is a set of guidelines and supporting tools for IT governance that is accepted worldwide and generally used by auditors and companies as a way to integrate technology to implement controls and meet specific business objectives?

• A) CoBIT Information Systems Audit and Control Association
• B) Information Technology Infrastructure Library
• C) Committee of Sponsoring Organizations
• D) Capability Maturity Model Integration Method

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Definitions:

Superordinate Goals

Shared goals that can only be achieved through the cooperation of two or more parties, often used to overcome intergroup conflict.

Formal Hierarchy

The structured organizational layout that defines the levels of authority, responsibility, and communication within an organization.

Team-Based Organizational Structures

Organizational designs that focus on grouping employees into teams to accomplish tasks and achieve objectives.

Functional Structures

An organizational format that divides the company based on specialized functional areas, such as marketing, finance, and engineering.