Which of the following is an enterprise goal according to COBIT?

According to the COBIT 2019 framework, the goals cascade translates stakeholder needs into specific, actionable goals. This cascade distinguishes between high-level Enterprise Goals (EGs) and more IT-focused Alignment Goals (AGs). Enterprise Goals represent the business value and outcomes that stakeholders expect. "Business service continuity and availability" is explicitly defined as Enterprise Goal 06 (EG06). It focuses on the enterprise's ability to operate resiliently and meet its objectives, which is a primary business concern. The other options represent Alignment Goals, which are the IT-related outcomes required to support the achievement of the enterprise goals.

A. "Managed IT-related risks" is an Alignment Goal (AG02), focusing specifically on the management of risks within the I&T function, not a broader enterprise objective.
B. "IT compliance with internal policies" is an Alignment Goal (AG11), which measures the adherence of the I&T function to internal rules, rather than being a primary enterprise-level goal.

1. ISACA, COBIT® 2019 Framework: Governance and Management Objectives. Schaumburg, IL: ISACA, 2018.

For Correct Answer (C): Appendix A, The COBIT Goals Cascade, Table A.1—Enterprise Goals, p. 55. EG06 is listed as "Business service continuity and availability."

For Incorrect Answer (A): Appendix A, The COBIT Goals Cascade, Table A.2—Alignment Goals, p. 56. AG02 is listed as "Managed I&T-related risk."

For Incorrect Answer (B): Appendix A, The COBIT Goals Cascade, Table A.2—Alignment Goals, p. 56. AG11 is listed as "I&T compliance with internal policies."