CGEIT IT Resources Practice Question
Which activity is essential for effective IT resource governance?
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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Monitoring and reporting on resource utilization
Monitoring resource usage against planned budgets and performance targets is the core of resource governance.
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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Writing code for new applications
Why it's wrong here
This is an operational activity, not a governance activity.
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Updating user passwords
Why it's wrong here
This is a tactical security operation.
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Monitoring and reporting on resource utilization
Why this is correct
Monitoring is critical to ensure resources are used as intended and aligned with goals.
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Purchasing new server hardware
Why it's wrong here
This is an operational execution step.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official ISACA exam blueprint
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