IT Governance and Strategy CISA Practice Questions (Page 5)

Questions 21–25

1. 21foundation · easy

   What is a core principle of IT governance?

   • AMaximizing the number of IT projects
   • BEnsuring IT operates independently from business strategy
   • CCentralizing all IT decision-making in the IT department
   • DAligning IT investments with business objectives
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2. 22foundation · easy

   Which of the following is a key output of the IT strategy development process?

   • AA list of all IT employees' job descriptions
   • BA detailed network diagram
   • CA roadmap of IT initiatives aligned with business goals
   • DA vendor contract for hardware purchases
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4. 23foundation · easy

   Which of the following best describes an IT policy?

   • AA high-level statement of management intent and direction
   • BA mandatory technical specification or rule
   • CA recommended way of doing things that is not mandatory
   • DA detailed step-by-step guide for performing a task
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5. 24application · medium

   A mid-sized company is growing rapidly and the IT department currently has a flat structure where all IT staff report to the IT manager. The company is about to implement a major ERP system that will affect all departments. Which organizational change would BEST support effective governance of this project?

   • AOutsource the entire ERP implementation to a consulting firm.
   • BHire a project manager and give them full authority to make all decisions.
   • CKeep the current structure and let the IT manager handle the project.
   • DCreate a project steering committee with representatives from IT, finance, operations, and executive leadership.
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6. 25expert · hard

   A company's IT governance committee is reviewing a proposal for a new customer data platform. The platform is expected to improve customer insights and increase sales, but it also requires a significant investment and will take 18 months to implement. The company's current strategy is to focus on cost reduction and operational efficiency. What should the committee do?

   • AApprove the proposal but require a phased implementation to reduce upfront costs.
   • BDefer the decision until the company's strategy is updated.
   • CApprove the proposal because it will increase sales and revenue.
   • DReject the proposal because it does not align with the current cost-reduction strategy.
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