Certified in the Governance of Enterprise IT (CGEIT) — Question 141

A CEO wants to establish a governance framework to facilitate the alignment of IT and business strategies. Which of the following should be a KEY requirement of this framework?

Answer options

• A. A service delivery strategy
• B. Defined resourcing levels
• C. A defined enterprise architecture
• D. An outsourcing strategy

Correct answer: C

Explanation

A defined enterprise architecture is crucial as it provides a clear framework for how IT supports business goals, ensuring alignment. While a service delivery strategy, defined resourcing levels, and an outsourcing strategy are important, they do not directly facilitate the overarching alignment of IT with business strategies as effectively as a defined enterprise architecture does.