CGEIT Governance OF Enterprise IT Practice Question
A newly appointed CIO is establishing an IT governance framework. Which approach best ensures that IT governance activities are integrated into existing business decision-making processes?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Embedding IT governance roles and responsibilities into existing business management functions
Integrating IT governance into existing business processes ensures sustainability and adoption, rather than creating a siloed IT governance structure.
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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Embedding IT governance roles and responsibilities into existing business management functions
Why this is correct
Embedding roles ensures that governance is part of daily business operations.
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Requiring all IT decisions to be signed off by the board of directors
Why it's wrong here
Board involvement should focus on strategic oversight, not operational decision-making.
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Implementing an IT-only governance framework based strictly on COBIT 2019
Why it's wrong here
Frameworks must be tailored to the enterprise context, not applied in isolation.
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Creating a separate IT governance committee with independent reporting lines
Why it's wrong here
Separate committees often lead to silos and disconnect from business decision-making.
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