Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) — Question 854

Which of the following is MOST helpful to an IS auditor reviewing the alignment of planned IT budget with the organization's goals and strategic objectives?

Answer options

• A. Enterprise architecture (EA)
• B. Audit recommendations
• C. Risk assessment report
• D. Business impact analysis (BIA)

Correct answer: A

Explanation

Enterprise architecture (EA) provides a comprehensive framework that aligns IT strategy with business goals, making it the most useful tool for an IS auditor in this context. Audit recommendations, risk assessment reports, and business impact analyses are valuable in their own right, but they do not directly facilitate the alignment of the IT budget with strategic objectives as effectively as EA does.