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CISA Practice Question: Which TWO of the following are primary objectives…
Which TWO of the following are primary objectives of capacity management? (Select exactly 2.)
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 adequate IT resources to meet current and future business demands
The primary objectives of capacity management are to ensure adequate IT resources to meet current and future business demands (option A) and to optimize the use of existing resources to support business growth (option E). Option B is about monitoring performance against SLAs, which is part of performance management, not a primary objective of capacity management. Option C is about minimizing TCO, which is broader and not specifically capacity management. Option D is about procurement cost, which relates to financial management.
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 ensure adequate IT resources to meet current and future business demands
Why this is correct
This is the core purpose of capacity management.
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To monitor and report on system performance against SLAs
Why it's wrong here
Performance monitoring is part of the process, but the primary objective is planning and alignment.
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To minimize the total cost of ownership of IT resources
Why it's wrong here
Cost minimization is a goal but the primary objective is to align capacity with business needs.
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To procure hardware and software at the lowest possible cost
Why it's wrong here
Procurement is a separate process; capacity management focuses on demand and supply.
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To optimize the use of existing resources to support business growth
Why this is correct
Optimization ensures efficient utilization, a key objective of capacity management.
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