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CGEIT · Question #379

Which of the following BEST demonstrates the effectiveness of enterprise IT governance?

The correct answer is B. Business objectives are achieved. The ultimate measure of effective enterprise IT governance is the successful achievement of overall business objectives, as good governance ensures IT resources and strategies directly contribute to organizational success. This demonstrates IT's value in delivering business…

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

Question

Which of the following BEST demonstrates the effectiveness of enterprise IT governance?

Options

  • AAn IT balanced scorecard is used.
  • BBusiness objectives are achieved.
  • CBusiness objectives are defined.
  • DIT processes are measured.

How the community answered

(19 responses)
  • B
    89% (17)
  • C
    5% (1)
  • D
    5% (1)

Why each option

The ultimate measure of effective enterprise IT governance is the successful achievement of overall business objectives, as good governance ensures IT resources and strategies directly contribute to organizational success. This demonstrates IT's value in delivering business outcomes.

AAn IT balanced scorecard is used.

Using an IT balanced scorecard is a tool for measuring performance and alignment, but it's the *achievement* of objectives, not just the use of the tool, that demonstrates effectiveness.

BBusiness objectives are achieved.Correct

The ultimate measure of effective IT governance is whether the IT function enables and contributes to the successful achievement of the enterprise's overall business objectives. IT governance is designed to ensure that IT investments are aligned with business strategy, deliver value, and manage risk, all of which culminate in the attainment of defined business outcomes.

CBusiness objectives are defined.

Defining business objectives is a prerequisite for governance, not a demonstration of its effectiveness in achieving them.

DIT processes are measured.

Measuring IT processes indicates operational efficiency but doesn't inherently prove that IT is delivering on broader business objectives or that governance is effective in value delivery.

Concept tested: IT Governance Effectiveness Measurement

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

Topics

#Enterprise IT Governance#Effectiveness Measurement#Business Alignment#Value Delivery

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