COBIT-5 practice question 24 of 25

Which is not a requirement of a good policy?

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Answer options
A: Achieves the stated purpose
B: Implemented in most efficient way
C: Non-intrusive
D: Limited on number Correct answer
Correct Answer:
D. Limited on number
Explanation

COBIT 5 lists several characteristics of good policies, including being effective, efficient, and non-intrusive. These attributes apply to an individual policy. The characteristic "limited in number" applies to the entire set of policies within the enterprise's policy framework, not to a single policy. A single policy cannot be "limited in number" by itself. Therefore, this is a requirement for a good policy framework, but not a direct requirement of a good policy.

Why Incorrect

A. A good policy must be effective, meaning it successfully achieves its stated purpose. This is a core requirement.
B. A good policy must be efficient, meaning it achieves its objective without creating unnecessary administrative or operational burden.
C. A good policy must be non-intrusive, meaning it should not unduly hinder the business processes it is meant to guide.

References

ISACA, COBIT 5: A Business Framework for the Governance and Management of Enterprise IT, 2012, page 37, Figure 18. The figure lists "Limited in number" as a characteristic of the overall set of principles and policies.

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