CGEIT · Question #144
An enterprise is trying to increase the maturity of its IT process from being ad hoc to being repeatable. Which of the following is the PRIMARY benefit of this change?
The correct answer is D. Required outcomes are more frequently achieved. The primary benefit of moving an IT process from an ad hoc to a repeatable state is the increased likelihood and consistency of achieving desired outcomes due to standardized execution.
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An enterprise is trying to increase the maturity of its IT process from being ad hoc to being repeatable. Which of the following is the PRIMARY benefit of this change?
Options
- AProcess optimization is embedded across the organization.
- BRequired outcomes are mapped to business objectives.
- CProcess performance is measured in business terms.
- DRequired outcomes are more frequently achieved.
How the community answered
(25 responses)- A8% (2)
- B4% (1)
- D88% (22)
Why each option
The primary benefit of moving an IT process from an ad hoc to a repeatable state is the increased likelihood and consistency of achieving desired outcomes due to standardized execution.
Process optimization is typically associated with higher maturity levels (e.g., defined or managed) where processes are already repeatable and measured, not the primary benefit of just moving to repeatable.
Mapping required outcomes to business objectives is a strategic alignment activity that occurs at a higher level than simply making an ad hoc process repeatable.
Measuring process performance in business terms is a characteristic of more mature processes (e.g., managed or optimized) that come after processes are already repeatable and defined.
Advancing from an ad hoc to a repeatable process level implies that documented steps are followed consistently, which directly leads to more predictable and frequent achievement of desired outcomes because variability in execution is significantly reduced. This consistency builds a foundation for reliability and improved service delivery.
Concept tested: Benefits of IT process maturity (repeatable stage)
Source: https://www.isaca.org/resources/isaca-journal/issues/2019/volume-2/optimizing-value-realization-through-process-maturity
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