Certified in the Governance of Enterprise IT (CGEIT) — Question 147

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?

Answer options

• A. Ensuring IoT usage in the industry has been analyzed
• B. Ensuring IoT can be used in current revenue streams
• C. Ensuring solution providers and their IoT use cases have been researched
• D. Ensuring initial approvals are limited to small IoT projects to gain experience

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is A because understanding how IoT is utilized across the industry provides essential insights that can guide further decisions. The other options, while important, are secondary to first analyzing the overall landscape of IoT usage, which can inform how it fits into revenue streams, provider research, and project approvals.