IT Resource Lifecycle and Asset Management CGEIT Practice Questions (Page 8)

Questions 36–39

1. 36foundation · easy

   Why is data sanitization a critical step in the retirement and disposal of IT resources?

   • ATo ensure the resource can be reused by another department
   • BTo prevent unauthorized access to sensitive data
   • CTo reduce the environmental impact of disposal
   • DTo comply with vendor warranty requirements
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2. 37foundation · easy

   What is the primary purpose of applying asset management principles to IT assets?

   • ATo ensure all assets are replaced every three years
   • BTo track, control, and optimize IT assets throughout their lifecycle
   • CTo maximize the number of assets acquired each year
   • DTo reduce the need for IT governance
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4. 38expert · hard

   A company is planning its IT budget for the next fiscal year. The CIO wants to invest in new technologies, but the CFO is concerned about rising operational costs. The company has a mix of legacy and modern systems. What is the best way to balance these concerns?

   • AIncrease the overall IT budget to accommodate both operational costs and new investments.
   • BConduct a portfolio review to identify legacy systems that can be retired, freeing funds for new investments.
   • CDefer all new technology investments until operational costs are reduced.
   • DAllocate a fixed percentage of the budget to new technology initiatives each year.
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5. 39application · medium

   A company is deciding whether to replace its on-premises servers with a cloud-based infrastructure. The CFO wants a complete financial comparison. Which approach should the IT governance team use?

   • ACompare the purchase price of new servers against the first-year subscription cost of the cloud service.
   • BEstimate the cost of cloud migration services and add it to the current server maintenance budget.
   • CCalculate the total cost of ownership (TCO) for both options, including hardware, software, power, cooling, maintenance, and decommissioning.
   • DUse the vendor's quoted price for the cloud service as the sole basis for the decision.
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