CISA Governance and Management of IT Practice Question
Which of the following is the PRIMARY purpose of an IT strategy committee?
⚠ Common exam trap
CISA often tests the confusion between strategic governance (business-IT alignment) and tactical/operational responsibilities (timelines, contracts, budgets), so candidates pick a concrete-sounding operational task over the strategic purpose.
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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To ensure IT investments support business objectives
The primary purpose of an IT strategy committee is to ensure that IT investments and initiatives are aligned with and support the organization's business objectives. This governance body provides strategic direction, prioritizes IT investments, and ensures IT delivers business value rather than just managing operational tasks.
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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To monitor IT project timelines
Why it's wrong here
Project timeline monitoring is tactical delivery oversight performed by the PMO, not strategic governance. It is tempting because the committee receives progress reporting, and would be correct if the question concerned tracking schedule performance across a portfolio rather than setting and steering IT strategy.
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To manage IT vendor contracts
Why it's wrong here
Vendor contract management is operational procurement activity handled by IT management and legal, not strategic direction-setting. It is tempting because the committee may review major sourcing decisions, and would be correct if the question asked who oversees contractual obligations rather than who aligns IT with business strategy.
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To approve IT project budgets
Why it's wrong here
Budget approval is a financial governance activity, whereas an IT strategy committee's primary purpose is aligning IT direction with business objectives and prioritising initiatives. Approving budgets is tempting because committees often review funding, but that is a steering or finance function, not the strategy committee's core mandate.
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To ensure IT investments support business objectives
Why this is correct
The IT strategy committee exists to align technology direction with enterprise goals, reviewing and directing IT investments so they deliver business value. The stem asks for its primary purpose, which is ensuring those investments support business objectives rather than merely overseeing technical operations.
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