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CISA Practice Question: Uses a chargeback model to allocate IT costs to…
An organization uses a chargeback model to allocate IT costs to business units. What is a PRIMARY benefit of this approach?
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Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Encourages responsible consumption of IT resources
Chargeback increases transparency and encourages business units to use IT resources efficiently.
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Option-by-option breakdown
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Reduces total IT costs
Why it's wrong here
It may not reduce costs, but allocates them.
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Eliminates the need for an IT steering committee
Why it's wrong here
Chargeback does not replace governance.
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Simplifies IT budgeting process
Why it's wrong here
Chargeback can add complexity.
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Encourages responsible consumption of IT resources
Why this is correct
Business units become cost-conscious.
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