CISA Governance and Management of IT Practice Question
A large financial institution is evaluating the effectiveness of its IT governance framework. The board has requested a review to ensure alignment with business objectives and regulatory requirements. Which of the following is the MOST important factor for the board to consider when assessing the IT governance framework?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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The framework is integrated with enterprise governance and supports strategic objectives.
An effective IT governance framework must be integrated with enterprise governance to ensure alignment with business objectives and regulatory requirements. Option B is incorrect because incident response is an operational process, not a primary board-level governance consideration. Option C is incorrect because technical efficiency is a management concern, not a governance-level factor. Option D is incorrect because minimizing IT costs is a tactical objective that may conflict with strategic priorities.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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The framework is integrated with enterprise governance and supports strategic objectives.
Why this is correct
Integration with enterprise governance ensures IT supports business goals and regulatory compliance.
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The framework includes a detailed incident response plan.
Why it's wrong here
Incident response is operational, not a board-level governance matter.
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The framework focuses on achieving high technical efficiency.
Why it's wrong here
Technical efficiency is an operational management issue, not a governance priority.
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The framework minimizes overall IT costs.
Why it's wrong here
Cost minimization is a tactical goal, not the primary board-level governance consideration.
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