Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) — Question 908

An IS auditor is conducting an IT governance audit and notices many initiatives are managed informally by isolated project managers. Which of the following recommendations would have the GREATEST impact on improving the maturity of the IT team?

Answer options

• A. Document and track all IT decisions in a project management tool.
• B. Create an interdisciplinary IT steering committee to oversee IT prioritization and spending.
• C. Schedule a follow-up audit in the next year to confirm whether IT processes have matured.
• D. Discontinue all current IT projects until formal approval is obtained and documented.

Correct answer: B

Explanation

Creating an interdisciplinary IT steering committee (Option B) is crucial as it fosters collaboration and oversight across the IT initiatives, ensuring alignment with organizational goals. The other options, while beneficial in their own right, do not address the fundamental issue of coordination and strategic direction that a steering committee would provide.