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CGEIT · Question #272

Paul has been asked to complete SWOT analysis for his solution scope. What does SWOT analysis mean?

The correct answer is B. Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats. SWOT analysis is a strategic planning tool that evaluates an entity's internal Strengths and Weaknesses, and external Opportunities and Threats related to a specific objective.

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

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Paul has been asked to complete SWOT analysis for his solution scope. What does SWOT analysis mean?

Options

  • AStakeholder Weaknesses, Organizational Threats
  • BStrengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats
  • CStrengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Time
  • DStakeholders Weaknesses, Organization, Threats

How the community answered

(25 responses)
  • B
    96% (24)
  • D
    4% (1)

Why each option

SWOT analysis is a strategic planning tool that evaluates an entity's internal Strengths and Weaknesses, and external Opportunities and Threats related to a specific objective.

AStakeholder Weaknesses, Organizational Threats

This choice incorrectly expands "S" to Stakeholder and "O" and "T" are not fully correct for the standard acronym.

BStrengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, ThreatsCorrect

SWOT is a widely recognized acronym and analytical framework in business strategy and project management. It stands for Strengths (internal positive factors), Weaknesses (internal negative factors), Opportunities (external positive factors), and Threats (external negative factors).

CStrengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Time

This choice incorrectly includes "Time" instead of "Threats" as the last element of the standard SWOT acronym.

DStakeholders Weaknesses, Organization, Threats

This choice incorrectly expands "S" to Stakeholders and "O" is missing, while "T" is only partially correct.

Concept tested: Strategic Planning Tools (SWOT)

Source: https://www.sba.gov/business-guide/plan-your-business/write-your-business-plan

Topics

#SWOT Analysis#Strategic Planning#Business Analysis

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