Organizations today are subject to many regulations governing the protection of confidential information, financial accountability, data retention and disaster recovery, among others. They're also under pressure from shareholders, stakeholders and customers. To ensure they meet internal and external requirements, many organizations implement a formal IT governance program that provides a framework of best practices and controls. IT governance is a formal framework that provides a structure for organizations to ensure that IT investments support business objectives.
The purpose of IT Governance is to promote effective, efficient, and acceptable use of IT in all organizations. The IT Governance Foundation (ISO/IEC 38500) is an entry-level certification intended for IT professionals seeking to validate their knowledge of IT Governance. This exam includes topics such as Key Terms, Definitions, Principles, Processes, Model for Good Governance of IT, Benefits of IT Governance, Frameworks, Standards and Best Practices.
The IT Governance Foundation (ISO/IEC 38500) certification exam is an online, closed-book, and remotely-proctored exam. It includes 40 multiple-choice questions and the passing score is 70%. You will have 60 minutes to complete the exam. Validate your knowledge of IT Governance and advance your career. Register for your online exam now!
Exam code |
ITC-009 |
Launch date |
September 24, 2016 |
Exam description |
The IT Governance Foundation exam tests the candidate knowledge in IT Governance. |
Current version |
v2 (November 14, 2020) |
Exam format |
Multiple choice; computer-based; closed book |
Number of questions |
40 questions |
Passing score |
70% (28 out of 40) |
Exam duration |
60 minutes |
Level |
Foundation |
Languages |
English and Portuguese (Brazilian) |
Exam description |
Key Terms, Definitions, Principles, Processes, Model for Good Governance of IT, Benefits of IT Governance, Frameworks, Standards and Best Practices. |
RECOMMENDED HOURS OF STUDY |
16 hours |
Bloom's Taxonomy |
Level 1 (Remembering), Level 2 (Understanding) and Level 3 (Applying) |
Recommended reading |
• IT Governance: How Top Performers Manage IT Decision Rights for Superior Results by Peter Weill and Jeanne W. Ross; |
Prerequisites |
There are no prerequisites for this certification |
Recommended experience |
Six months of work experience in IT Governance |
Validity period |
Lifetime |
Domains | Weight |
---|---|
1. Terms and definitions |
5% |
2. Scope of the ISO/IEC 38500 |
15% |
3. Benefits of good governance of IT |
20% |
4. Principles for good governance of IT |
20% |
5. Model for good governance of IT |
20% |
6. Best practices for governance of IT |
20% |
Total | 100% |
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