CGEIT practice questions 51–60

1. Question 51 · 363 in bank

   The BEST way to determine the effectiveness of an enterprise's IT governance framework is by assessing the:

   • Avalue of IT contribution.
   • Bmaturity of IT processes.
   • Capplication of IT standards.
   • Dcompliance to IT policy.

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   Answer: B

   Explanation

   The best way to determine the effectiveness of an enterprise's IT governance framework is by assessing the value of IT contribution. Assessing the value of IT contribution involves evaluating how well IT initiatives align with and contribute to the overall business objectives and strategies. It considers the impact of IT on the organization's performance, innovation, and competitive advantage. A focus on value helps ensure that IT investments and activities are directly contributing to the success of the enterprise.

   Source: Adapted from community discussion — SuperMax

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2. Question 52 · 363 in bank

   A steering committee has been advised by the IT project management office that individual business units are building systems components that could be leveraged by other business units. Instead, identical components are being duplicated across the enterprise. Which of the following committee directives would be the BEST way to reduce the likelihood of this duplication?

   • AImplement stage gate reviews to assess systems.
   • BEstablish an enterprise architecture.
   • CPerform an assessment of change management processes.
   • DReview IT system release management practices.

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   Answer: B

   Explanation

   B. Establish an enterprise architecture. The BEST way to reduce the likelihood of duplication of systems components across business units is to establish an enterprise architecture (Option B). An enterprise architecture provides a structured framework for managing and aligning IT resources with business goals. It includes guidelines and standards for designing and implementing systems, ensuring that components are reusable and shared across the organization.

   Source: Adapted from community discussion — SuperMax

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3. Question 53 · 363 in bank

   To support the enterprise's digital transformation, the CIO has been asked to include an Internet of Things (IoT) component in the IT strategy. Which of the following should be the FIRST consideration?

   • AEnsuring IoT usage in the industry has been analyzed
   • BEnsuring IoT can be used in current revenue streams
   • CEnsuring solution providers and their IoT use cases have been researched
   • DEnsuring initial approvals are limited to small IoT projects to gain experience

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   Answer: C

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4. Question 54 · 363 in bank

   An enterprise decides to accept the IT risk of a subsidiary located in another country even though it exceeds the enterprise's risk appetite. Which of the following would be the BEST justification for this decision?

   • ALocal market common practices
   • BRisk framework alignment
   • CTechnical gaps among subsidiaries
   • DCompliance with local regulations

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   Answer: D

   Explanation

   I will share my improved understanding here, on why the answer is C. C makes sense because the "enterprise accepts the risk". The enterprise is ACCEPTING the risk. If the local entities had a stricter risk requirement than the enterprise, there is no risk to accept. Hence C makes sense to me now.

   Source: Adapted from community discussion — John_Connor

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5. Question 55 · 363 in bank

   A retail enterprise wants to leverage emerging technologies to create a new sales channel for its customers. However, IT has little experience with these technologies and is unsure if the proposed schedule can be met. Which of the following will BEST help to determine IT's ability to meet this need?

   • AConducting a resource gap assessment
   • BDefining business benefits realization metrics
   • CReviewing the resource management policy
   • DDeveloping a target state enterprise architecture

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   Answer: A

   Explanation

   A. Conducting a resource gap assessment To determine IT's ability to meet the need of leveraging emerging technologies for a new sales channel, the BEST approach is to conduct a resource gap assessment (Option A). This assessment involves evaluating the current skills, capabilities, and resources within the IT department against the requirements of the proposed project. It helps identify any gaps in expertise or resources that may need to be addressed to successfully implement the new sales channel.

   Source: Adapted from community discussion — SuperMax

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6. Question 56 · 363 in bank

   Which of the following should be the MOST important consideration when designing an implementation plan for IT governance?

   • ARoles and responsibilities
   • BRisk tolerance levels
   • COrganization culture
   • DPrinciple and policies

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   Answer: A

   Explanation

   In practice, a successful IT governance implementation plan should take a holistic approach, considering all of these factors. However, given the interconnected nature of IT governance and organizational culture, many experts emphasize the importance of aligning governance practices with the existing culture to promote long-term success.

   Source: Adapted from community discussion — SuperMax

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7. Question 57 · 363 in bank

   Once the strategic vision has been established, which of the following would be the BEST activity for supporting the implementation of performance measures?

   • ADocument policy requirements.
   • BDocument strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats.
   • CIdentify key performance indicators (KPIs).
   • DMonitor service level performance.

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   Answer: C

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8. Question 58 · 363 in bank

   Which of the following is MOST critical for the successful implementation of an IT process?

   • AObjectives and metrics
   • BIT process assessment
   • CProcess framework
   • DService delivery process model

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   Answer: A

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9. Question 59 · 363 in bank

   An enterprise has made a decision to move some business applications to the public cloud despite being very new to the cloud environment. What is MOST important for the CIO to do to help ensure the success of this initiative?

   • AReview the vendor management framework.
   • BRequest a right-to-audit clause in the provider contract.
   • CRequire a vulnerability and threat assessment.
   • DEnsure the cloud provider complies with international standards.

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   Answer: C

   Explanation

   Answer should be C. Require a vulnerability and threat assessment. Every initiative should have it plus it says this company is not so used to with cloud service. Looking for other opinions. Thx

   Source: Adapted from community discussion — Ramye

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10. Question 60 · 363 in bank

    Which of the following is the PRIMARY role of an enterprise architecture?

    • AImproves transparency and compliance
    • BProvides a visual perspective of information systems
    • CImproves interoperability and scalability
    • DEnsures continuous innovation

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    Answer: C

    Explanation

    While it serves multiple purposes, the primary role of enterprise architecture is to enhance interoperability and scalability within an organization's IT environment. It provides a structured approach to designing and organizing an organization's systems, processes, data, and technology to ensure that they work seamlessly together and can adapt to changing needs and demands.

    Source: Adapted from community discussion — Sathish5

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