Certified in the Governance of Enterprise IT (CGEIT) — Question 47

An enterprise's IT department has been operating independently without regard to business concerns, leading to misalignment between business and IT. The
BEST way to establish alignment would be to require:

Answer options

• A. business to help define IT goals.
• B. IT to define business objectives.
• C. business to fund IT services.
• D. IT and business to define risks.

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is A because involving the business in defining IT goals fosters collaboration and ensures that IT initiatives align with business priorities. Options B and C suggest a one-sided approach, which doesn't promote alignment, while D focuses on risk rather than establishing a shared direction.