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CISA Practice Question: According to ISO/IEC 38500, a board member…
According to ISO/IEC 38500, a board member insists on approving all IT acquisitions above a certain threshold. Which principle of corporate governance of IT does this support?
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Acquisition
ISO/IEC 38500's acquisition principle requires that IT acquisitions are made for valid reasons, based on appropriate analysis, and with clear accountability.
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Acquisition
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The acquisition principle ensures that IT acquisitions are made transparently and with proper authorization.
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Responsibility
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Responsibility is about assigning roles and accountability.
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Human Behavior
Why it's wrong here
Human behavior addresses policies and practices regarding people.
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Strategy
Why it's wrong here
Strategy is about aligning IT with business direction.
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