Certified in the Governance of Enterprise IT (CGEIT) — Question 268

Which of the following should be the PRIMARY goal of implementing an IT strategic planning process?

Answer options

• A. Optimizing IT resources to drive innovation
• B. Determining benefits from IT deployments
• C. Translating business needs into IT initiatives
• D. Directing a business strategy to achieve goals

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The primary goal of IT strategic planning is to align IT initiatives with business needs, which is why option C is correct. Options A, B, and D, while important, focus on other aspects such as resource optimization, benefit assessment, and strategic direction rather than the direct translation of business needs into IT initiatives.