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CISA Practice Question: An IT steering committee is reviewing a proposed…
An IT steering committee is reviewing a proposed project to implement a new customer relationship management (CRM) system. The project has strong support from the sales department but is opposed by the finance department due to cost concerns. What is the primary role of the IT steering committee in this situation?
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Correct answer & explanation
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Evaluate the project's alignment with strategic goals and make a decision
The IT steering committee ensures that IT investments align with business strategy and provide value, balancing stakeholder needs.
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Option-by-option breakdown
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Approve the project because sales is a revenue-generating department
Why it's wrong here
The committee must consider overall business strategy, not just one department.
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Evaluate the project's alignment with strategic goals and make a decision
Why this is correct
The committee's role is to align IT investments with business strategy.
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Delegate the decision to the IT manager
Why it's wrong here
The steering committee is responsible for strategic decisions.
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Reject the project due to finance department opposition
Why it's wrong here
The committee should not unilaterally reject without strategic evaluation.
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