Certified in the Governance of Enterprise IT (CGEIT) — Question 279

An enterprise is planning to implement several strategic initiatives that will require the acquisition of new IT systems. Which of the following would BEST enable the IT steering committee to prioritize proposed initiatives based on business objectives?

Answer options

• A. IT strategic management
• B. Project management
• C. Enterprise architecture management
• D. Project portfolio management

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer, Enterprise architecture management, provides a framework for aligning IT initiatives with business goals, ensuring that proposed projects support strategic objectives. In contrast, IT strategic management focuses on overall IT direction without specific prioritization, project management deals with executing individual projects, and project portfolio management is more about managing a collection of projects rather than aligning them with business objectives.