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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.

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

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)
  • A
    3% (1)
  • B
    3% (1)
  • C
    6% (2)
  • D
    87% (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.

ATechnical capability of the enterprise to execute the projects

Technical capability is a feasibility factor, not the primary strategic driver for initial prioritization.

BProcess owner expectations based on operational benefits

Process owner expectations for operational benefits are important, but the overall business impact is a broader and more strategic primary consideration.

CResults of IT performance benchmarks against competitors

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.

DImpact on the business due to expected project outcomesCorrect

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)

Topics

#IT Project Prioritization#Business Value#IT-Business Alignment#Strategic IT Planning

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