CISA Governance and Management of IT Practice Question
An IT steering committee is reviewing a proposal for a new customer relationship management (CRM) system. What is the committee's MOST important role?
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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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Ensuring alignment with business objectives
The IT steering committee's most important role is to ensure that proposed IT projects align with the organization's business objectives. Option A is incorrect as technical specifications are typically reviewed by technical architects or engineering teams. Option B is incorrect because vendor selection is often a procurement or business decision, and while the committee may provide input, it is not their primary role. Option D is incorrect because managing the project budget is the responsibility of the project manager and project team, not 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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Approving technical specifications
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect. Technical specifications are reviewed by IT architects.
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Selecting the vendor
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect. Vendor selection may involve procurement and the committee may approve, but it's not the most important role.
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Ensuring alignment with business objectives
Why this is correct
Correct. The committee provides strategic oversight.
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Managing the project budget
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect. Budget management is a project manager's responsibility.
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