Certified in the Governance of Enterprise IT (CGEIT) — Question 44

An enterprise is planning a change in business direction. As a result, IT risk will significantly increase. Which of the following should be the CIO's FIRST course of action?

Answer options

• A. Plan for the corresponding IT reorganization.
• B. Recommend delaying the business change.
• C. Report the risk to executive management.
• D. Implement IT changes to align with the plan.

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is D because implementing IT changes that align with the new business direction is essential to manage increased risks effectively. Option A, while important, comes after addressing the immediate IT changes. Option B is not proactive and may hinder business progress, while Option C, though necessary, does not address the immediate need for action.