CISA Governance and Management of IT Practice Question
An IT department is struggling with project delays and budget overruns. Which governance practice would be MOST effective?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Establishing a project management office (PMO)
Establishing a Project Management Office (PMO) provides standardized project management practices, oversight, and governance, addressing delays and overruns. Agile methodology alone may not provide governance; increasing staff or outsourcing may not solve underlying issues.
Answer analysis
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Establishing a project management office (PMO)
Why this is correct
PMO provides governance, standards, and oversight.
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Outsourcing projects
Why it's wrong here
Outsourcing transfers but does not resolve governance gaps.
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Increasing IT staff
Why it's wrong here
More staff may not fix process deficiencies.
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Adopting agile methodology
Why it's wrong here
Agile can improve delivery but does not inherently provide governance.
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