CGEIT Governance OF Enterprise IT Practice Question
A newly appointed CIO is establishing an IT governance framework. Which approach best ensures that IT governance is integrated into the enterprise's existing management structure?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Map IT governance activities to existing business decision-making processes and accountabilities.
Integrating governance into existing management structures is a core tenet of COBIT to ensure IT is not siloed.
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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Require all IT departments to report directly to the Chief Risk Officer.
Why it's wrong here
Reporting lines should support business alignment, not just risk management.
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Map IT governance activities to existing business decision-making processes and accountabilities.
Why this is correct
Mapping activities to existing processes ensures seamless integration and accountability.
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Adopt a proprietary framework developed by a third-party IT consulting firm.
Why it's wrong here
Proprietary frameworks often lack the flexibility and broad acceptance of established frameworks.
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Implement a parallel IT governance board independent of the executive committee.
Why it's wrong here
Parallel structures often lead to silos and lack of executive buy-in.
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