CGEIT Governance OF Enterprise IT Practice Question
Which TWO of the following are key inputs for defining the IT governance strategy?
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 enterprise's risk appetite
IT governance must be derived from the enterprise's strategic goals and its appetite for risk.
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 number of employees in the IT department
Why it's wrong here
This is operational staffing data.
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The IT department's current server capacity
Why it's wrong here
This is operational data.
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The enterprise's risk appetite
Why this is correct
Risk appetite determines the required level of control and oversight.
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The enterprise's overall business strategy
Why this is correct
IT governance exists to support business strategy.
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The vendor names of all installed software
Why it's wrong here
This is operational asset data.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official ISACA exam blueprint
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