CGEIT Governance OF Enterprise IT Practice Question
Which TWO of the following are critical success factors for implementing a new IT governance program?
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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Active support and commitment from senior leadership
Leadership support and cultural integration are essential for the success of any governance program.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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Active support and commitment from senior leadership
Why this is correct
Without leadership, governance lacks the authority to be effective.
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Replacing all existing IT management staff
Why it's wrong here
This is unnecessary and highly disruptive.
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Focusing exclusively on technical automation tools
Why it's wrong here
Technology alone does not solve governance issues.
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Ignoring existing business processes to start fresh
Why it's wrong here
Governance must be embedded in existing business processes.
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Integration of governance into the organizational culture
Why this is correct
Governance must become 'the way we do things' to be effective.
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