Certified in the Governance of Enterprise IT (CGEIT) — Question 263

Which of the following is MOST important to the successful implementation of enterprise architecture (EA)?

Answer options

• A. Reducing the cost of IT investments
• B. Developing data modeling tools
• C. Establishing key performance indicators (KPIs)
• D. Managing the challenge of change

Correct answer: C

Explanation

Establishing key performance indicators (KPIs) is vital for monitoring the success and alignment of enterprise architecture with business goals. While reducing costs, developing tools, and managing change are important, they do not directly measure the effectiveness of EA like KPIs do.