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CISA Practice Question: According to ISO/IEC 38500, which principle…
According to ISO/IEC 38500, which principle requires that IT investments are made for valid business reasons and with clear business outcomes?
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Strategy
The 'Strategy' principle of ISO/IEC 38500 states that IT should be aligned with the business strategy and investments should be made for valid business reasons.
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Performance
Why it's wrong here
Performance relates to monitoring IT performance and ensuring it meets business needs.
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Strategy
Why this is correct
The Strategy principle requires that IT investments are aligned with business strategy and have clear business outcomes.
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Acquisition
Why it's wrong here
Acquisition focuses on making IT acquisitions for valid business reasons with appropriate analysis.
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Responsibility
Why it's wrong here
Responsibility relates to clearly defined roles and accountability for IT.
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