Resource and Vendor Management CISA Practice Questions (Page 7)

Questions 31–35

1. 31foundation · easy

   Which of the following is a key input to IT resource planning?

   • AThe personal preferences of IT managers
   • BThe number of IT vendors in the market
   • CBusiness requirements and strategic plans
   • DThe current utilization of all IT assets
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2. 32application · medium

   A company's IT department is often criticized for not aligning its projects with business priorities. The CIO wants to improve this alignment. Which of the following is the MOST effective approach?

   • AAssign more IT staff to each project to speed up delivery.
   • BEstablish a governance process that prioritizes IT projects based on business value and strategic goals.
   • CIncrease the IT budget to allow for more projects to be completed simultaneously.
   • DOutsource all IT projects to vendors who can deliver faster.
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4. 33application · medium

   An organization is implementing a new cybersecurity framework that requires specialized skills not currently present in the IT department. The budget is limited. Which of the following is the MOST cost-effective approach to address the skills gap?

   • ATrain existing IT staff through certified courses and workshops.
   • BHire a full-time cybersecurity expert to lead the implementation.
   • CEngage a specialized consulting firm to assist with the implementation and transfer knowledge to internal staff.
   • DDelay the implementation until the budget allows for hiring additional staff.
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5. 34foundation · easy

   Which of the following best describes the role of IT resource management in an organization?

   • AIt deals only with the acquisition of new IT resources
   • BIt focuses exclusively on the financial aspects of IT investments
   • CIt is primarily concerned with the technical maintenance of IT hardware
   • DIt ensures that IT resources are used efficiently and effectively to achieve business objectives
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6. 35foundation · easy

   Which of the following best describes IT asset management?

   • AThe lifecycle management of IT assets from acquisition to disposal
   • BThe management of IT staff and their skills
   • CThe process of purchasing IT hardware and software
   • DThe tracking of IT assets for financial reporting purposes only
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