CGEIT Governance OF Enterprise IT Practice Question
Which role is generally responsible for implementing the governance policies defined by the board?
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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Executive Management.
Management, led by the executive suite, is responsible for executing the strategies and policies set by the board.
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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Internal Audit.
Why it's wrong here
They monitor compliance, they do not implement the policies themselves.
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The Board of Directors.
Why it's wrong here
They set the direction; they do not perform the implementation.
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Executive Management.
Why this is correct
Executive management translates governance directives into operational reality.
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The IT support team.
Why it's wrong here
They work at the operational level, but executive management holds the responsibility.
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