CISA Governance and Management of IT Practice Question
An IT audit revealed that the organization's IT steering committee has not met in the past six months. Which of the following is the MOST likely consequence of this situation?
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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Delayed decision-making on IT investments.
The IT steering committee is responsible for approving and prioritizing IT investments; without meetings, decisions on investments are delayed. Option A is less direct, as turnover is influenced by many factors. Option B is incorrect because security incidents are typically addressed by operational security teams. Option C is incorrect because IT policies are usually set by separate governance processes, not solely by the steering committee.
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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Higher IT staff turnover.
Why it's wrong here
Staff turnover is not directly affected by committee meetings.
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Increased number of security incidents.
Why it's wrong here
Security incidents are influenced by operational controls, not committee meetings.
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Inconsistent IT policies across departments.
Why it's wrong here
Policy consistency may be affected but not as immediate as investment delays.
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Delayed decision-making on IT investments.
Why this is correct
The committee's primary role is to make strategic decisions.
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