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An enterprise made a significant change to its business operating model that resulted in a new strategic direction. Which of the following should be reviewed FIRST to ensure IT congruence with the new

The correct answer is C. IT investment portfolio. When an enterprise undergoes a significant business operating model change and new strategic direction, the IT investment portfolio should be reviewed first to ensure IT resource allocation aligns with the new strategy.

Submitted by ahmad_uae· Apr 18, 2026Governance of Enterprise IT

Question

An enterprise made a significant change to its business operating model that resulted in a new strategic direction. Which of the following should be reviewed FIRST to ensure IT congruence with the new business strategy?

Options

  • AIT risk appetite
  • BEnterprise project management framework
  • CIT investment portfolio
  • DInformation systems architecture

How the community answered

(39 responses)
  • A
    10% (4)
  • B
    15% (6)
  • C
    72% (28)
  • D
    3% (1)

Why each option

When an enterprise undergoes a significant business operating model change and new strategic direction, the IT investment portfolio should be reviewed first to ensure IT resource allocation aligns with the new strategy.

AIT risk appetite

IT risk appetite defines the level of risk the organization is willing to take, which is important, but aligning investments to the new strategy is a more immediate and tangible step.

BEnterprise project management framework

The enterprise project management framework dictates *how* projects are managed, not *what* projects are pursued to align with strategy.

CIT investment portfolioCorrect

The IT investment portfolio reflects where the enterprise is currently directing its IT resources and capital, including projects, initiatives, and assets. Reviewing this first ensures that existing and planned IT investments are congruent with the new strategic direction, identifying areas where investments need to be reallocated, prioritized, or discontinued to support the changed business operating model effectively.

DInformation systems architecture

Information systems architecture is the technical blueprint, which will be adjusted based on the new strategic direction and associated investment decisions.

Concept tested: IT-business strategic alignment

Topics

#Strategic Alignment#IT Investment Portfolio#IT Governance#Business Transformation

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