Certified in the Governance of Enterprise IT (CGEIT) — Question 297

When developing an IT strategic plan that supports an enterprise's business goals, which of the following should be done FIRST?

Answer options

• A. Understand the current vision.
• B. Perform a business impact analysis.
• C. Ensure that IT drives business goals.
• D. Analyze benchmarking data.

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is B, as performing a business impact analysis is essential to understand how IT initiatives can affect business operations and goals. Understanding the current vision (A), ensuring IT drives business goals (C), and analyzing benchmarking data (D) are important but should follow the initial understanding of the business impact.