CISA Governance and Management of IT Practice Question
An organization is implementing a new IT governance framework. Which of the following is the BEST approach to ensure alignment between IT strategy and business goals?
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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Establish an IT steering committee with business representation
An IT steering committee with both IT and business leaders ensures continuous strategic alignment by involving business stakeholders in IT decision-making. Option A is incorrect because aligning the IT budget with a previous year's business plan uses outdated information and does not guarantee alignment with current goals. Option B is incorrect because annual IT strategy reviews independent of business cycles create a disconnect between IT and business priorities. Option D is incorrect because delegating IT strategy solely to the CIO without business input can lead to misalignment with organizational objectives.
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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Align IT budget with the previous year's business plan
Why it's wrong here
Reactive budgeting does not ensure proactive alignment.
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Conduct annual IT strategy reviews independent of business cycles
Why it's wrong here
Annual reviews may miss dynamic business needs.
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Establish an IT steering committee with business representation
Why this is correct
A steering committee with business leaders ensures ongoing alignment.
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Delegate IT strategy to the CIO without business input
Why it's wrong here
Excluding business input risks misalignment.
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