Specific vs Generic Work Products

D.

In the context of the Business Framework for the Governance and Management of Enterprise IT (COBIT), work products refer to the deliverables or outputs of a process. These work products can be either specific or generic, depending on their level of detail and their applicability to different processes and levels within an organization.

Specific work products are defined at each capability level within a process. They are typically tailored to the specific requirements and objectives of a particular process or activity. Specific work products are intended to provide a detailed and customized output that reflects the specific needs of the process, such as the outputs of a project or the results of an assessment.

On the other hand, generic work products are defined at the organizational level and are applicable to multiple processes and activities. They are typically associated with the higher-level enterprise goals and objectives, and they provide a standardized output that can be used across different processes and activities. Examples of generic work products include policies, standards, and procedures.

Option A is incorrect because generic work products are defined at an organizational level, not just at capability level 5. Option B is incorrect because both specific and generic work products can be associated with IT-related goals and higher-level enterprise goals. Option C is incorrect because generic work products are not limited to capability levels 2 to 5. Finally, option D is incorrect because specific work products can be defined at different levels, not just at the activity level.

In summary, the correct answer is B: specific work products are associated with the IT-related goals, while generic work products are associated with the higher-level enterprise goals.