Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) — Question 328

Which of the following is the BEST metric to measure the alignment of IT and business strategy?

Answer options

• A. Frequency of business process capability maturity assessments
• B. Percentage of enterprise risk assessments that include IT-related risk
• C. Percentage of staff satisfied with their IT-related roles
• D. Level of stakeholder satisfaction with the scope of planned IT projects

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer, D, focuses on stakeholder satisfaction, which directly indicates how well IT projects meet business needs. Options A and B pertain to assessments that may not directly reflect alignment, while C measures employee satisfaction, which is important but does not directly indicate strategic alignment.