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CGEIT · Question #287

The PRIMARY reason for implementing an IT governance program in an enterprise is to

The correct answer is A. balance the demand for information and the ability to deliver. The primary purpose of IT governance is to ensure IT's strategic alignment with business objectives, managing the supply and demand for IT services and information to optimize value.

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

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The PRIMARY reason for implementing an IT governance program in an enterprise is to

Options

  • Abalance the demand for information and the ability to deliver.
  • Bcomply with regulatory requirements
  • Creduce risks due to improved compensating controls.
  • Ddecrease the scale of investment in information systems due to budgetary controls.

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  • A
    92% (58)
  • B
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  • C
    2% (1)
  • D
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Why each option

The primary purpose of IT governance is to ensure IT's strategic alignment with business objectives, managing the supply and demand for IT services and information to optimize value.

Abalance the demand for information and the ability to deliver.Correct

An IT governance program establishes frameworks, processes, and leadership for making informed decisions about IT, ensuring that the organization effectively manages and aligns IT resources with business needs, thereby balancing the strategic demand for information and technology capabilities with IT's capacity to deliver them. This holistic view ensures IT investments generate business value while managing risks.

Bcomply with regulatory requirements

While IT governance aids in compliance, its primary scope is broader than just regulatory adherence, encompassing value delivery and risk management.

Creduce risks due to improved compensating controls.

Risk reduction is a component of IT governance, but the overarching goal is value optimization and meeting business needs, not just reducing risk.

Ddecrease the scale of investment in information systems due to budgetary controls.

IT governance aims for optimal investment, not necessarily decreasing it, and focuses on value rather than just budgetary controls.

Concept tested: IT governance primary objective

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

Topics

#IT Governance Purpose#Strategic Alignment#Value Delivery#Business-IT Alignment

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