CISA Governance and Management of IT Practice Question
An IT manager is developing a governance policy for change management. Which element is MOST important to include?
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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Roles and responsibilities
Clearly defined roles and responsibilities ensure accountability in the change process. Option A is incorrect because project management methodology is separate from governance policy. Option B is incorrect as detailed technical procedures are part of implementation, not governance. Option C is incorrect because a list of all applications is operational, not a governance element.
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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Project management methodology
Why it's wrong here
Project management methodology is incorrect because methodology is separate from governance.
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Detailed technical procedures
Why it's wrong here
Detailed technical procedures are incorrect because technical procedures are part of implementation, not governance.
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List of all applications
Why it's wrong here
List of all applications is incorrect because listing applications is operational.
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Roles and responsibilities
Why this is correct
Roles and responsibilities is correct because clearly defined roles and responsibilities ensure accountability in the change process.
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