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CISA Practice Question: Which IT sourcing model involves using an…
Which IT sourcing model involves using an external provider to manage some IT functions while retaining others in-house?
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Why each option matters
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Co-sourcing
Co-sourcing is a hybrid model where certain IT functions are outsourced and others are kept in-house.
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Cloud services
Why it's wrong here
Cloud is a delivery model, not a sourcing arrangement.
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Co-sourcing
Why this is correct
Co-sourcing involves sharing responsibility between internal and external teams.
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Insourcing
Why it's wrong here
Insourcing uses internal resources exclusively.
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Outsourcing
Why it's wrong here
Outsourcing transfers entire functions to an external provider.
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