Human Resource Competency Assessment and Development CGEIT Practice Questions (Page 1)

Questions 1–5

1. 1foundation · easy

   Which of the following is an appropriate measure of the effectiveness of a competency development initiative?

   • AThe cost of the training program
   • BThe number of training courses completed by IT staff
   • CThe improvement in job performance or competency assessments
   • DThe number of employees who attended the training
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2. 2expert · hard

   A critical IT role is held by a senior engineer who is the only person with knowledge of a legacy system. The company plans to migrate to a new system in two years. The engineer is likely to leave within a year. What is the best strategy to ensure continuity?

   • AOffer the senior engineer a large retention bonus to stay until the migration is complete.
   • BIdentify a junior engineer as a successor and create a development plan that includes shadowing and knowledge transfer from the senior engineer.
   • CDocument the legacy system's processes and hope that the new system is easy to learn.
   • DAccelerate the migration to complete it before the engineer leaves.
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4. 3application · medium

   An organization wants to assess the competencies of its IT security team. The team has diverse roles, including analysts, engineers, and managers. What is the best way to conduct the assessment?

   • AUse a competency framework that defines specific competencies for each role and assess each individual against the relevant criteria.
   • BAsk each team member to self-assess their own competencies.
   • CAssess only the technical skills, as they are most important for security roles.
   • DUse a single set of competencies for the entire team to simplify the process.
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5. 4application · medium

   An IT manager is creating development plans for her team. She wants to ensure that the plans are actionable and lead to measurable improvement. What should she include in each plan?

   • AA commitment to attend industry conferences when budget allows.
   • BA list of recommended books and articles for the employee to read.
   • CSpecific learning objectives, a timeline, and a method to evaluate progress.
   • DA general statement about improving skills in the coming year.
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6. 5application · medium

   A company needs to train its IT staff on a new cybersecurity framework. Several training providers offer courses, but the company wants to ensure the training is recognized and credible. What should the company look for?

   • ATraining that is recommended by a single employee.
   • BTraining that covers the framework in the shortest time possible.
   • CTraining that is the least expensive and can be completed online.
   • DTraining that leads to a certification from a recognized industry body.
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