CGEIT · Question #344
Which of the following should be the PRIMARY consideration for an enterprise when prioritizing IT projects?
The correct answer is D. Impact on the business due to expected project outcomes. The primary consideration for prioritizing IT projects should be their impact on the business, as this directly aligns IT initiatives with organizational strategic goals.
Question
Which of the following should be the PRIMARY consideration for an enterprise when prioritizing IT projects?
Options
- ATechnical capability of the enterprise to execute the projects
- BProcess owner expectations based on operational benefits
- CResults of IT performance benchmarks against competitors
- DImpact on the business due to expected project outcomes
How the community answered
(31 responses)- A3% (1)
- B3% (1)
- C6% (2)
- D87% (27)
Why each option
The primary consideration for prioritizing IT projects should be their impact on the business, as this directly aligns IT initiatives with organizational strategic goals.
Technical capability is a feasibility factor, not the primary strategic driver for initial prioritization.
Process owner expectations for operational benefits are important, but the overall business impact is a broader and more strategic primary consideration.
Benchmarking against competitors can inform strategy, but it's not the primary factor for internal project prioritization; rather, it's the project's direct contribution to the business.
The primary consideration for prioritizing IT projects is their impact on the business due to expected project outcomes, as this ensures that IT investments directly support and contribute to the enterprise's strategic objectives and value creation.
Concept tested: IT project prioritization (business value)
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