Certified in the Governance of Enterprise IT (CGEIT) — Question 298

The PRIMARY reason a CIO and IT senior management should stay aware of the business environment is to:

Answer options

• A. measure efficiency of IT resources.
• B. revisit prioritization of IT projects.
• C. re-assess the IT investment portfolio.
• D. adjust IT strategy as needed.

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is A because measuring the efficiency of IT resources is crucial for aligning IT capabilities with business needs. Options B, C, and D, while important, are secondary actions that depend on having a clear understanding of resource efficiency to ensure that IT is effectively supporting business objectives.