Human Resource Competency Assessment and Development CGEIT Practice Questions (Page 6)

Questions 26–30

1. 26application · medium

   A retail company's IT team is assessed against a new competency framework. The assessment shows that the team is strong in infrastructure management but weak in data analytics. The company's strategy is to become data-driven. What should the company do?

   • AContinue to focus on infrastructure management, as it is the team's strength.
   • BReassess the team in six months to see if the gap resolves itself.
   • CPrioritize development in data analytics to align with the strategic direction.
   • DHire external data scientists to handle all analytics work.
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2. 27foundation · easy

   Which element is most essential for a competency assessment framework to be effective in an organization?

   • AA large number of assessment tools to choose from
   • BCompetency criteria that are clearly defined and aligned with organizational needs
   • CAssessment results that are kept confidential from the IT staff being assessed
   • DAnnual assessment of all IT staff regardless of role changes
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4. 28foundation · easy

   Which activity is most directly associated with succession planning for a critical IT role?

   • AIdentifying potential successors and providing them with targeted development
   • BReviewing the IT department's incident response procedures
   • CConducting an annual employee satisfaction survey
   • DBenchmarking IT salaries against industry standards
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5. 29expert · hard

   A multinational corporation is undergoing a digital transformation. The competency assessment reveals that the IT staff are proficient in legacy technologies but lack skills in cloud computing and DevOps. The company has a strict budget and cannot hire new staff. What is the most effective approach to address this gap?

   • APrioritize development of cloud and DevOps skills through a structured training and certification program, focusing on roles most critical to the transformation.
   • BReassign legacy IT staff to non-technical roles and rely on managed services for cloud and DevOps.
   • CDelay the digital transformation until the staff can be trained gradually.
   • DProvide the same training to all IT staff regardless of their role.
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6. 30application · medium

   After implementing a new training program for its network engineers, an organization wants to know if the training was effective. What is the most reliable way to measure this?

   • AAsk the engineers if they enjoyed the training.
   • BCount the number of training certificates earned.
   • CTrack performance metrics such as reduced network incidents and improved response times.
   • DReview the training course materials to ensure they cover the right topics.
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