Certified Authorization Professional (CAP) — Question 25

The Chief Information Officer (CIO), or Information Technology (IT) director, is a job title commonly given to the most senior executive in an enterprise. What are the responsibilities of a Chief Information Officer?
Each correct answer represents a complete solution. Choose all that apply.

Answer options

• A. Preserving high-level communications and working group relationships in an organization
• B. Facilitating the sharing of security risk-related information among authorizing officials
• C. Establishing effective continuous monitoring program for the organization
• D. Proposing the information technology needed by an enterprise to achieve its goals and then working within a budget to implement the plan

Correct answer: A, C, D

Explanation

The correct answers A, C, and D reflect the core responsibilities of a CIO, including fostering communication, establishing monitoring programs, and planning IT needs within budget constraints. Option B, while relevant to security, is not typically a primary responsibility of a CIO, as it's more focused on risk management rather than overarching IT strategy.