Certified in the Governance of Enterprise IT (CGEIT) — Question 135

The BEST way for a CIO to monitor the alignment between the business and IT strategy is to regularly review:

Answer options

• A. IT services supporting business processes.
• B. the balanced scorecard.
• C. key risk indicators (KRIs).
• D. the risk register.

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The balanced scorecard is a comprehensive tool that allows a CIO to assess the alignment between business objectives and IT strategies effectively. While IT services and KRIs provide valuable insights, they do not encapsulate the overall alignment as effectively as the balanced scorecard does. The risk register, on the other hand, focuses on identifying and managing risks rather than directly monitoring strategic alignment.