Certified in the Governance of Enterprise IT (CGEIT) — Question 132

An IT governance committee recently received a report indicating a scarcity of key IT skills in the marketplace to meet the core needs of the business. Reviewing which of the following would BEST help the committee respond to this situation?

Answer options

• A. IT balanced scorecard
• B. Outsourcing strategy
• C. IT strategic plan
• D. Human resource strategy

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is D, as a Human resource strategy focuses on attracting, developing, and retaining the necessary talent to meet the organization's IT needs. Options A, B, and C do not directly address the skills gap; the IT balanced scorecard measures performance, the outsourcing strategy may involve external resources, and the IT strategic plan outlines technology goals but does not specifically tackle staffing issues.