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COBIT 5 Foundation Exam

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COBIT 5 Foundation Exam


The COBIT® 5 Foundation serves as the introductory certification examination, showcasing fundamental comprehension of COBIT 5 guidance, principles, and models. Achieving the Foundation level signifies a knowledge of:

  • The comprehensive management and governance of internal information systems and technology within an organization.
  • Providing senior management with an outline of prevailing IT enterprise insights, pinpointing critical areas for improvement.
  • Suggesting enhancements through the implementation facets of COBIT 5.


Who should take the exam?

The COBIT 5 Foundation targets individuals within organizations of various sizes and sectors. It is particularly beneficial for professionals engaged in assurance, security, risk, privacy/compliance, as well as business leaders and stakeholders directly involved in, or impacted by, the governance and management of information and IT systems, such as:

  • IT Managers
  • IT Quality Professionals
  • IT Auditors
  • IT Consultants
  • IT Developers
  • IT Operational Management
  • IT Business Leadership Management
  • Managers within IT service-providing enterprises


Course Outline 

The Exam covers the given topics  - 

  • Framework Introduction (12%)
  • Principles (13%)
  • Governance System and Components(30%) 
  • Governance and Management Objectives (23%)
  • Performance Management (4%)
  • Designing a Tailored Governance System(7%)
  • Business Case (3%)
  • Implementation (8%)

COBIT 5 Foundation Exam FAQs

1. The IT management issues and challenges that affect enterprises. 2. The 5 key principles of COBIT 5 for the governance and management of Enterprise IT. 3. COBIT 5 enables IT to be governed and managed in a holistic manner for the entire enterprise. 4. The basic concepts for the implementation of COBIT 5.

1. Business Managers. 2. Chief Executives. 3. IT/IS Auditors and Internal Auditors. 4. Information Security and IT Practitioners.

It is a closed book exam.

The COBIT® 5 qualifications are not valid for a defined period and do not expire.

The COBIT® 5 Foundation Exam consists of 50 multiple-choice questions and requires a score of 50 per cent or higher to pass. The duration of the exam is 40 minutes and is a closed book exam.