Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) — Question 956

A large organization has a centralized infrastructure team and decentralized application support teams reporting into their respective business units. Which of the following is the GREATEST potential issue with his organizational structure?

Answer options

• A. Redundancy of IT resources used across the organization
• B. Failure to align with industry best practices across the organization
• C. Inconsistent allocation of IT spend across the organization
• D. Inconsistent IT strategy across the organization

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The greatest potential issue in this structure is the inconsistent IT strategy across the organization, as different business units may pursue their own goals without a unified direction. This can lead to fragmentation and inefficiencies. While redundancy, alignment with best practices, and IT spending consistency are concerns, they are secondary to the overarching problem of strategy inconsistency.