CGEIT Governance OF Enterprise IT Practice Question
A company's IT governance structure is being challenged because IT costs are inconsistent. What is the most appropriate governance step to take?
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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Review and align IT investment prioritization with business outcomes.
The steering committee should review the IT investment portfolio and budget allocation to ensure consistency with strategic business priorities.
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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Arbitrarily cap all IT spending.
Why it's wrong here
This leads to inconsistent service delivery and missed strategic goals.
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Increase the IT department's headcount.
Why it's wrong here
This is an operational expense issue, not necessarily a governance fix.
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Switch to a cloud-only model.
Why it's wrong here
Infrastructure changes don't inherently fix investment governance issues.
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Review and align IT investment prioritization with business outcomes.
Why this is correct
Alignment ensures that funds are spent on the initiatives that drive the most value.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official ISACA exam blueprint
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