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CISA Practice Question: An organization's IT department is structured…
An organization's IT department is structured with a central unit that provides infrastructure and support, while individual business units have their own application development teams. This structure is BEST described as:
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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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Federated (hybrid) IT
A centralized IT structure consolidates IT functions in a central unit, while a decentralized structure distributes IT across business units. A hybrid (federated) structure combines aspects of both, with some functions centralized and others decentralized.
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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Outsourced IT
Why it's wrong here
Outsourced IT involves third-party providers, not internal structure.
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Centralized IT
Why it's wrong here
In centralized IT, all IT functions are managed centrally.
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Decentralized IT
Why it's wrong here
In decentralized IT, each business unit has its own IT department with no central coordination.
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Federated (hybrid) IT
Why this is correct
A federated structure combines centralized infrastructure with decentralized application development.
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