Here is the overview of the 34 items you will be looking at. There will be plenty of help for each item - including specific guidance for each item on how to rate the organization.
The four COBIT domains are divided into separate processes as follows:
Plan and Organize (PO)
PO1 Define a strategic IT plan.
PO2 Define the information architecture.
PO3 Determine technological direction.
PO4 Define the IT processes, organization and relationships.
PO5 Manage the IT investment.
PO6 Communicate management aims and direction.
PO7 Manage IT human resources.
PO8 Manage quality.
PO9 Assess and manage IT risks.
PO10 Manage projects.
Acquire and Implement (AI)
AI1 Identify automated solutions.
AI2 Acquire and maintain application software.
AI3 Acquire and maintain technology infrastructure.
AI4 Enable operation and use.
AI5 Procure IT resources.
AI6 Manage changes.
AI7 Install and accredit solutions and changes.
Deliver and Support (DS)
DS1 Define and manage service levels.
DS2 Manage third-party services.
DS3 Manage performance and capacity.
DS4 Ensure continuous service.
DS5 Ensure systems security.
DS6 Identify and allocate costs.
DS7 Educate and train users.
DS8 Manage service desk and incidents.
DS9 Manage the configuration.
DS10 Manage problems.
DS11 Manage data.
DS12 Manage the physical environment.
DS13 Manage operations.
Monitor and Evaluate (ME)
ME1 Monitor and evaluate IT performance.
ME2 Monitor and evaluate internal control.
ME3 Ensure compliance with external requirements.
ME4 Provide IT governance.