CGEIT practice questions 31–40

1. Question 31 · 363 in bank

   To meet the growing demands of a newly established business unit, IT senior management has been tasked with changing the current IT organization model to service-oriented. With significant growth expected of the IT organization, which of the following is the MOST important consideration when planning for long-term IT service delivery?

   • AThe IT organization is able to sustain business requirements.
   • BIT is able to provide a comprehensive service catalog to the business.
   • CThe IT service delivery model is approved by the business.
   • DAn IT risk management process is in place.

   Show answer

   Answer: A

   Next question

2. Question 32 · 363 in bank

   Which of the following would be the BEST way for an enterprise to address new legal and regulatory requirements applicable to IT?

   • ABenchmark how other IT organizations are treating the new requirements.
   • BAdopt a zero-tolerance approach for noncompliance with regulatory matters.
   • CTreat as a risk to be assessed before developing a response.
   • DUse a cost-benefit analysis to determine if compliance is warranted.

   Show answer

   Answer: C

   Explanation

   Before you can can do a COST BENEFIT you need to know first what the risk is. Then determine the CB and choose the response.

   Source: Adapted from community discussion — GRamos

   Next question

3. Question 33 · 363 in bank

   Which of the following BEST enables the alignment of IT and enterprise strategy?

   • AProject portfolio management
   • BIT resource planning
   • CIT performance monitoring and reporting
   • DEnterprise compliance audits

   Show answer

   Answer: A

   Next question

4. Question 34 · 363 in bank

   Which of the following would provide the BEST input for prioritizing strategic IT improvement initiatives?

   • ABusiness case evaluation
   • BBusiness process analysis
   • CBusiness impact analysis
   • DBusiness dependency assessment

   Show answer

   Answer: C

   Next question

5. Question 35 · 363 in bank

   An enterprise has decided to utilize a cloud vendor for the first time to provide email as a service, eliminating in-house email capabilities. Which of the following IT strategic actions should be triggered by this decision?

   • AUpdate and communicate data storage and transmission policies.
   • BDevelop a data protection awareness education training program.
   • CMonitor outgoing email traffic for malware.
   • DImplement a data classification and storage management tool.

   Show answer

   Answer: A

   Next question

6. Question 36 · 363 in bank

   Which of the following is the BEST IT architecture concept to ensure consistency, interoperability, and agility for infrastructure capabilities?

   • AEstablishment of an IT steering committee
   • BStandards-based reference architecture and design specifications
   • CDesign of policies and procedures
   • DEstablishment of standard vendor and technology designations

   Show answer

   Answer: B

   Explanation

   The establishment of standards-based reference architecture and design specifications provides a framework for designing and implementing IT infrastructure. This approach ensures consistency, interoperability, and agility by defining standardized patterns, components, and specifications that guide the development of IT solutions. It helps create a cohesive and well-integrated IT environment, making it easier to manage and adapt to changing requirements.

   Source: Adapted from community discussion — Sathish5

   Next question

7. Question 37 · 363 in bank

   An enterprise is implementing its FIRST mobile sales channel. Final approval for accepting the associated IT risk should be obtained from which of the following?

   • AIT steering committee
   • BChief information officer
   • CBusiness sponsor
   • DRisk manager

   Show answer

   Answer: C

   Explanation

   The decision to accept the associated IT risk of implementing a new mobile sales channel involves both understanding the technological implications and the business objectives the channel is meant to achieve. While the IT Steering Committee is indeed a crucial body for aligning IT initiatives with business strategies, the ultimate responsibility for a business-driven initiative like a mobile sales channel often rests with the business sponsor. The business sponsor is typically a senior leader who has the authority to make business decisions and is accountable for the success of the initiative.

   Source: Adapted from community discussion — Broesweelies

   Next question

8. Question 38 · 363 in bank

   Who should be accountable for quantifying the business impact of a potential breach of a server containing retail transactions for the last year?

   • AInformation systems security officer
   • BHead of retail
   • CChief risk officer
   • DChief information officer

   Show answer

   Answer: C

   Explanation

   C. Chief risk officer The Chief Risk Officer (CRO) is responsible for overseeing and managing an organization's risk management processes. Quantifying the business impact of a potential breach involves assessing financial, operational, and reputational risks associated with the compromise of retail transactions. The CRO is in a position to provide a holistic view of the impact on the organization's risk profile and can work in collaboration with other stakeholders, such as the Chief Information Officer (CIO) and Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO), to gather the necessary information for a comprehensive risk assessment.

   Source: Adapted from community discussion — SuperMax

   Next question

9. Question 39 · 363 in bank

   The use of an enterprise architecture framework BEST supports IT governance by providing:

   • Akey information for IT service level management.
   • BIT standards for application development.
   • Cbusiness information for IT capacity planning.
   • Dreference models to align IT with business.

   Show answer

   Answer: D

   Next question

10. Question 40 · 363 in bank

    Which of the following is the MOST appropriate mechanism for measuring overall IT organizational performance?

    • AIT balanced scorecard
    • BService level metrics
    • CMaturity model
    • DIT portfolio return on investment

    Show answer

    Answer: A

    Explanation

    Reference: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/215879518_Measuring_the_Performance_of_IT_Service_Management

    Next question

Keyboard:J Kmove between questionsA–Dselect an answerRshow or hide the answer← →change page

CGEIT practice, question 31. 363 questions available.