CGEIT · Question #252
An enterprise considers implementing a system that uses a technology that is not in line with its IT strategy. The business case indicates significant benefit to the enterprise. Which of the…
The correct answer is D. Address as part of an architecture exception process. An architecture exception process is a formal governance mechanism that allows deviations from the established IT strategy or architecture standards to be evaluated, approved, and managed in a controlled way. This process ensures that exceptions are not ignored or rejected…
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An enterprise considers implementing a system that uses a technology that is not in line with its IT strategy. The business case indicates significant benefit to the enterprise. Which of the following is the BEST way to manage this situation within an IT governance framework?
Options
- AUpdate the IT strategy to align with the new technology.
- BInitiate an operational change request.
- CReject based on non-alignment.
- DAddress as part of an architecture exception process.
How the community answered
(25 responses)- A4% (1)
- B12% (3)
- C20% (5)
- D64% (16)
Explanation
An architecture exception process is a formal governance mechanism that allows deviations from the established IT strategy or architecture standards to be evaluated, approved, and managed in a controlled way. This process ensures that exceptions are not ignored or rejected outright but are considered carefully with respect to costs, risks, and benefits. According to the Architecture Exception Governance Reference Model integrated with TOGAF, architecture exceptions are identified, approved by architecture bodies, registered, and governed through their lifecycle, including cost assessment and eventual removal if necessary. This process enables flexibility in IT governance while maintaining control and alignment with enterprise architecture.
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