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A company is considering selling products online, and the CIO has been asked to advise the board of directors of potential problems with this strategy. Which of the following is the ClO's BEST course

The correct answer is D. Perform a risk assessment.. To advise the board on potential problems with selling products online, the CIO's best course of action is to perform a comprehensive risk assessment.

Submitted by daniela_cl· Apr 18, 2026Risk Optimization

Question

A company is considering selling products online, and the CIO has been asked to advise the board of directors of potential problems with this strategy. Which of the following is the ClO's BEST course of action?

Options

  • AReview the security framework.
  • BConduct a return on investment (ROI) analysis.
  • CReview the enterprise architecture (EA).
  • DPerform a risk assessment.

How the community answered

(33 responses)
  • A
    3% (1)
  • B
    6% (2)
  • C
    12% (4)
  • D
    79% (26)

Why each option

To advise the board on potential problems with selling products online, the CIO's best course of action is to perform a comprehensive risk assessment.

AReview the security framework.

Reviewing the security framework is a *part* of a risk assessment, focusing only on one aspect of potential problems.

BConduct a return on investment (ROI) analysis.

Conducting an ROI analysis focuses on the financial benefits and costs, not primarily the *potential problems* (risks) associated with the strategy.

CReview the enterprise architecture (EA).

Reviewing the enterprise architecture (EA) helps understand the existing IT landscape but doesn't specifically identify new potential *problems* or risks introduced by the online selling strategy itself.

DPerform a risk assessment.Correct

Selling products online introduces numerous new risks, including cybersecurity threats, data privacy concerns, regulatory compliance issues, operational challenges, and potential financial fraud. A comprehensive risk assessment will identify, analyze, and evaluate these potential problems, providing the board with a holistic view of the threats and vulnerabilities associated with the new strategy.

Concept tested: Strategic initiative risk identification

Topics

#Risk Assessment#CIO Responsibilities#Strategic Advisory#Business Strategy

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