CGEIT Governance OF Enterprise IT Practice Question
Which document is primary evidence that the board of directors is fulfilling its oversight responsibility for IT 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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The minutes of board meetings documenting IT strategy review and approval
The IT strategy, when reviewed and approved by the board, demonstrates active oversight.
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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An IT incident report detailing recent system downtime
Why it's wrong here
This is operational reporting, not strategic oversight.
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A technical architecture document describing the enterprise network
Why it's wrong here
This is an operational/technical document, not governance evidence.
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The minutes of board meetings documenting IT strategy review and approval
Why this is correct
Board minutes are the formal record of governance oversight decisions.
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A list of software licenses purchased by the IT department
Why it's wrong here
This is an asset management record, not governance oversight.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official ISACA exam blueprint
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