In the context of COBIT 2019, what is the purpose of the 'Goals Cascade'?

Answer options:

To waterfall project management tasks.

To translate stakeholder needs into enterprise goals, then alignment goals, and finally governance/management objectives.

To prioritize budget allocation.

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

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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