Certified in the Governance of Enterprise IT (CGEIT) — Question 176

Which of the following is a PRIMARY responsibility of the CIO when an enterprise plans to replace its enterprise resource applications?

Answer options

• A. Ensuring IT architecture requirements are considered
• B. Selecting and vetting application vendors
• C. Determining critical success factors for related projects
• D. Establishing software quality criteria

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is A because the CIO must ensure that the IT architecture aligns with the enterprise's strategic goals during the application replacement process. Options B, C, and D, while important, fall under different responsibilities that are typically handled by other roles within the organization.