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CGEIT · Question #192

Which of the following should be the FIRST step in updating an IT strategic plan?

The correct answer is D. Identify changes in enterprise goals. The first step in updating an IT strategic plan is to identify any changes in the overarching enterprise goals.

Submitted by cyberguy42· Apr 18, 2026Governance of Enterprise IT

Question

Which of the following should be the FIRST step in updating an IT strategic plan?

Options

  • ARevise the enterprise architecture (EA).
  • BReview IT performance objectives and indicators.
  • CEvaluate IT capabilities and resources.
  • DIdentify changes in enterprise goals.

How the community answered

(47 responses)
  • A
    2% (1)
  • B
    2% (1)
  • C
    6% (3)
  • D
    89% (42)

Why each option

The first step in updating an IT strategic plan is to identify any changes in the overarching enterprise goals.

ARevise the enterprise architecture (EA).

Revising the enterprise architecture is a consequence of an updated IT strategic plan, not the initial step in defining the updated plan itself.

BReview IT performance objectives and indicators.

Reviewing IT performance objectives is an internal IT activity that should follow the identification of any changes in enterprise goals to ensure alignment.

CEvaluate IT capabilities and resources.

Evaluating IT capabilities is an internal assessment that comes after understanding the business needs and desired strategic direction.

DIdentify changes in enterprise goals.Correct

An IT strategic plan must always be aligned with the broader enterprise's strategic goals and objectives. Therefore, before reviewing IT-specific elements, it is crucial to understand if the business has shifted its direction, priorities, or overall goals, as this will dictate the necessary revisions to the IT strategy.

Concept tested: IT strategic planning and business alignment

Source: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/cloud-adoption-framework/strategy/

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#IT Strategic Planning#Strategic Alignment#Enterprise Goals#IT Governance

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