CGEIT IT Resources Practice Question
What is the primary objective of infrastructure resource management in a governance context?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Ensuring IT resources support business goals efficiently and effectively
Infrastructure management aims to balance cost, performance, and capacity to support business objectives.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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Ensuring IT resources support business goals efficiently and effectively
Why this is correct
This is the fundamental goal of IT resource governance.
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Maximizing the utilization of all available hardware
Why it's wrong here
High utilization can lead to performance bottlenecks and risk.
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Minimizing the total number of IT personnel required
Why it's wrong here
Minimizing personnel is not the primary objective of infrastructure management.
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Upgrading all infrastructure to the latest available versions annually
Why it's wrong here
Continuous upgrades are costly and may not provide business value.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official ISACA exam blueprint
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