Governance Framework and Organizational Structures CGEIT Practice Questions (Page 3)

Questions 11–15

1. 11foundation · easy

   What is a potential advantage of a decentralized IT governance structure?

   • AGreater consistency in IT standards across the organization
   • BSimpler governance and oversight
   • CReduced duplication of IT resources
   • DIncreased responsiveness to business unit needs
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2. 12expert · hard

   A large enterprise is designing its IT governance structure. The board wants to ensure that IT decisions are made efficiently, but also that significant risks are escalated to the board. Which approach best balances these needs?

   • ADelegate all IT decisions to the CIO with no board oversight
   • BRequire all IT decisions to be approved by the board
   • CDelegate operational decisions to IT management and escalate strategic risks to the board
   • DEstablish a committee to make all IT decisions
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4. 13expert · hard

   A company is defining the roles of its board and executive management in IT governance. The board wants to ensure that IT is aligned with business strategy, but also wants to avoid being involved in operational decisions. What is the appropriate division of responsibilities?

   • AThe board sets IT strategy and monitors performance; executive management implements and manages IT operations
   • BThe board makes all IT decisions; executive management implements them
   • CThe board and executive management share all IT decisions equally
   • DExecutive management sets IT strategy; the board implements it
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5. 14foundation · easy

   How does an IT governance framework primarily support enterprise governance objectives?

   • ABy aligning IT decisions and performance with the enterprise's goals and stakeholder needs
   • BBy isolating IT decisions from business considerations
   • CBy ensuring IT investments are aligned with business strategy and deliver value
   • DBy focusing solely on IT cost reduction
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6. 15application · medium

   A company with a centralized IT structure is experiencing slow decision-making and a lack of responsiveness to business unit needs. What is the most likely cause?

   • ADecision rights are concentrated at the top, creating bottlenecks
   • BThere are too many IT steering committees
   • CBusiness units have too much autonomy
   • DThe CIO is not involved in decision-making
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