CISA Governance and Management of IT Practice Question
Which TWO of the following are key responsibilities of an IT steering committee?
⚠ Common exam trap
A common mix-up: candidates confuse governance responsibilities (steering committee) with management or execution tasks (operations, coding, auditing), leading candidates to select options that sound plausible but belong to lower-level roles.
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Monitoring IT performance and value delivery
The IT steering committee is a senior-level governance body responsible for aligning IT strategy with business objectives. Monitoring IT performance and value delivery (A) is a key responsibility because the committee must ensure that IT investments generate the expected business benefits and that service levels meet agreed targets. Prioritizing IT projects and allocating resources (D) is also a core duty, as the committee decides which initiatives receive funding and staffing based on strategic importance and risk, rather than operational urgency.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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Monitoring IT performance and value delivery
Why this is correct
Steering committee oversees performance.
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Managing day-to-day IT operations
Why it's wrong here
Operational management.
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Writing and testing application code
Why it's wrong here
Operational task, not governance.
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Prioritizing IT projects and allocating resources
Why this is correct
Steering committee sets priorities.
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Conducting IT audit engagements
Why it's wrong here
Audit is independent.
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