Certified in the Governance of Enterprise IT (CGEIT) — Question 61

A new chief information officer (CIO) of an enterprise recommends implementing portfolio management after realizing there is no process in place for evaluating investments prior to selection. What should be the PRIMARY strategic goal driving this decision?

Answer options

• A. Standardize processes for investment evaluation.
• B. Align investments to the enterprise architecture (EA).
• C. Maximize value from the combined investments.
• D. Enable transparency within the investment process.

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The primary strategic goal of aligning investments to the enterprise architecture (EA) ensures that all investments support the overall business strategy and infrastructure. While standardizing processes, maximizing value, and enabling transparency are important, they are secondary to the need for investments to be aligned with the EA for effective integration and support of business objectives.