CISA Governance and Management of IT Practice Question
A company has multiple business units with conflicting IT priorities. Which governance body should resolve this?
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IT steering committee
An IT steering committee, comprising business and IT leadership, is responsible for prioritizing IT initiatives and resolving conflicts. IT management may lack authority; board and audit committee have broader oversight roles.
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IT steering committee
Why this is correct
This committee is designed to align and prioritize IT investments.
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Board of directors
Why it's wrong here
Board provides oversight, not day-to-day priority resolution.
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IT management
Why it's wrong here
IT management may not have cross-business authority.
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Audit committee
Why it's wrong here
Audit committee focuses on risk and compliance.
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