CGEIT Governance OF Enterprise IT Practice Question
Which stakeholder should provide the final approval for the IT governance policy?
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 Board of Directors.
The board of directors (or equivalent) has ultimate accountability for the organization's governance, including IT 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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The IT Steering Committee.
Why it's wrong here
They propose and manage the framework, but the board holds final accountability.
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The Board of Directors.
Why this is correct
Final oversight and accountability for the governance framework belong to the board.
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The Chief Technology Officer (CTO).
Why it's wrong here
The CTO is an operational leader, not the governing authority.
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The Chief Information Security Officer (CISO).
Why it's wrong here
The CISO operates within the governance framework, they do not approve it.
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