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CGEIT · Question #164

Which of the following BEST indicates the success of an enterprise's IT governance framework after implementation?

The correct answer is D. A high percentage of IT investments delivering expected benefits. The ultimate measure of an IT governance framework's success is its ability to ensure that IT investments genuinely deliver the expected business benefits and value to the enterprise.

Submitted by andreas_gr· Apr 18, 2026Benefits Realization

Question

Which of the following BEST indicates the success of an enterprise's IT governance framework after implementation?

Options

  • AA high percentage of business owners involved with the approval of the IT strategic plan
  • BA high percentage of IT systems complying with corporate information security standards
  • CA high percentage of IT projects delivered on time and on budget
  • DA high percentage of IT investments delivering expected benefits

How the community answered

(28 responses)
  • A
    14% (4)
  • B
    4% (1)
  • C
    7% (2)
  • D
    75% (21)

Why each option

The ultimate measure of an IT governance framework's success is its ability to ensure that IT investments genuinely deliver the expected business benefits and value to the enterprise.

AA high percentage of business owners involved with the approval of the IT strategic plan

Business owner involvement in IT strategic plan approval is a good practice but is an input to governance, not the ultimate measure of its success in delivering value.

BA high percentage of IT systems complying with corporate information security standards

Compliance with security standards is an important outcome of security governance, which is a component of IT governance, but not the overarching indicator of overall IT governance success.

CA high percentage of IT projects delivered on time and on budget

Delivering IT projects on time and on budget indicates good project management, but not necessarily that the projects themselves delivered strategic business value, which is the aim of IT governance.

DA high percentage of IT investments delivering expected benefitsCorrect

Effective IT governance is fundamentally about maximizing the value of IT investments and ensuring they align with business objectives. When a high percentage of IT investments deliver their expected benefits, it demonstrates that the governance framework is successfully guiding decisions, managing risks, and optimizing resource allocation to achieve desired outcomes.

Concept tested: Measuring IT governance effectiveness and value realization

Topics

#IT Governance Success Metrics#Value Realization#IT Investment Benefits#Performance Measurement

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