COBIT 2019 Foundation — Question 111

A consultant tasked with facilitating an enterprise's COBIT implementation has met with the CEO and identified enterprise goals based on mission and vision.
Which of the following roles is BEST suited to meet with the consultant to identify alignment goals?

Answer options

• A. Chief risk officer
• B. Chief information officer
• C. Chief financial officer

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The Chief Information Officer (CIO) is responsible for aligning IT strategy with business goals, making them the best choice to collaborate with the consultant on alignment goals. The Chief Risk Officer focuses on managing risks, while the Chief Financial Officer deals primarily with financial management, neither of which directly addresses the alignment of IT with enterprise objectives.