Certified in the Governance of Enterprise IT (CGEIT) — Question 310

The accountability for a business continuity program for business-critical systems is BEST assigned to the:

Answer options

• A. director of internal audit,
• B. enterprise risk manager.
• C. chief information officer.
• D. chief executive officer.

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The chief information officer (CIO) is typically responsible for the technology and systems that support business operations, making them the most suitable choice for overseeing a business continuity program. The director of internal audit and the enterprise risk manager focus on compliance and risk management, respectively, while the chief executive officer's role is more strategic and less about the day-to-day management of IT systems.