CGEIT IT Resources Practice Question
An organization is struggling with high IT operational costs. Which governance practice is most likely to reduce these costs?
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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Standardizing hardware and software platforms across the enterprise
Standardization reduces complexity, technical debt, and support costs, leading to lower total cost of ownership (TCO).
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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Increasing the frequency of vendor contract renegotiations
Why it's wrong here
Frequent renegotiation is resource-intensive and may not yield savings.
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Outsourcing all IT infrastructure management
Why it's wrong here
Outsourcing does not guarantee cost reduction and can introduce new risks.
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Standardizing hardware and software platforms across the enterprise
Why this is correct
Standardization simplifies management, reduces complexity, and lowers support costs.
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Eliminating the IT governance committee
Why it's wrong here
Removing governance oversight will likely increase costs due to lack of control.
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