CGEIT Governance OF Enterprise IT Practice Question
A company is struggling with shadow IT. Which governance strategy is most effective?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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Identify the cause of shadow IT and provide sanctioned, secure alternatives.
Shadow IT is usually a symptom of a slow or restrictive IT process. The governance approach is to improve IT service agility while providing secure, compliant alternatives.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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Identify the cause of shadow IT and provide sanctioned, secure alternatives.
Why this is correct
Addressing the root cause and providing better alternatives is the governance-led approach.
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Block all unauthorized websites and applications.
Why it's wrong here
This is often bypassed and does not address the underlying need for business agility.
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Increase the budget for the IT department.
Why it's wrong here
More budget does not guarantee that IT will deliver the services business units need.
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Fire any employee caught using non-sanctioned tools.
Why it's wrong here
This creates a hostile culture and doesn't solve the IT delivery gap.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official ISACA exam blueprint
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