CISA Governance and Management of IT Practice Question
An IT governance framework should include which TWO key components? (Select exactly two.)
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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Strategic alignment
Strategic alignment ensures IT supports business goals; performance measurement tracks achievement. Network firewall rules, user training, and vendor lock-in are operational or tactical, not core governance components.
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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User training
Why it's wrong here
Operational activity, not governance component.
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Vendor lock-in
Why it's wrong here
Vendor lock-in is a risk, not a governance component.
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Strategic alignment
Why this is correct
Aligns IT with business objectives.
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Network firewall rules
Why it's wrong here
Operational security control, not governance.
- ✓
Performance measurement
Why this is correct
Measures how well IT meets goals.
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