Certified in the Governance of Enterprise IT (CGEIT) — Question 311

As part of the implementation of IT governance, the board of an enterprise should establish an IT strategy committee to:

Answer options

• A. ensure IT risks inherent in the enterprise strategy implementation are managed.
• B. drive IT strategy development and take responsibility for implementing the IT strategy.
• C. assume governance accountability for the business strategy on behalf of the board.
• D. provide input to and ensure alignment of the enterprise and IT strategies.

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is C because the IT strategy committee is expected to represent the board's interests in governance matters related to the business strategy. Options A, B, and D, while relevant to IT governance, do not accurately reflect the primary accountability of the committee in regard to the business strategy.