CGEIT Governance OF Enterprise IT Practice Question
What is the primary role of the IT governance framework in an enterprise?
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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To align IT strategy with business strategy and deliver value
The framework provides the structure, processes, and mechanisms to ensure IT meets business goals and manages risk.
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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To align IT strategy with business strategy and deliver value
Why this is correct
The core purpose of governance is to ensure IT value delivery and alignment.
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To serve as a technical manual for system administration
Why it's wrong here
That is an operational manual, not a governance framework.
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To automate all IT monitoring and reporting
Why it's wrong here
Automation is a tool, not the primary goal of the governance framework.
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To replace the need for IT management
Why it's wrong here
Governance and management are complementary, not replacements.
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