Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) — Question 511

When auditing the alignment of IT to the business strategy, it is MOST important for the IS auditor to:

Answer options

• A. ensure an IT steering committee is appointed to monitor new IT projects.
• B. evaluate deliverables of new IT initiatives against planned business services.
• C. interview senior managers for their opinion of the IT function.
• D. compare the organization's strategic plan against industry best practice.

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is B because evaluating the deliverables of new IT initiatives against planned business services directly measures alignment with business strategy. Option A, while important, focuses more on oversight rather than evaluation of outcomes. Option C provides subjective opinions that may not reflect actual alignment, and option D, while useful for benchmarking, does not specifically address the effectiveness of IT in supporting the organization's own strategy.