Certified in the Governance of Enterprise IT (CGEIT) — Question 224

Which of the following roles should approve major IT purchases to help prevent conflicts of interest?

Answer options

• A. Chief information officer (CIO)
• B. Chief compliance officer
• C. IT steering committee
• D. Project management office (PMO)

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The IT steering committee is designed to provide oversight and ensure that IT purchases align with the organization's strategy, thus reducing conflicts of interest. The CIO and compliance officer may have important roles, but they are typically not the ones approving purchases. The PMO focuses on project execution rather than procurement decisions.