CGEIT · Question #38
Which of the following would provide the BEST input for prioritizing strategic IT improvement initiatives?
The correct answer is C. Business case evaluation. A business case evaluation provides the most comprehensive input for prioritizing strategic IT improvement initiatives by quantifying their expected benefits, costs, risks, and alignment with business objectives.
Question
Which of the following would provide the BEST input for prioritizing strategic IT improvement initiatives?
Options
- ABusiness dependency assessment
- BBusiness process analysis
- CBusiness case evaluation
- DBusiness impact analysis (BIA)
How the community answered
(41 responses)- A5% (2)
- B15% (6)
- C78% (32)
- D2% (1)
Why each option
A business case evaluation provides the most comprehensive input for prioritizing strategic IT improvement initiatives by quantifying their expected benefits, costs, risks, and alignment with business objectives.
A business dependency assessment identifies interdependencies but does not provide a full picture of an initiative's value, cost, or strategic alignment for prioritization.
Business process analysis helps understand current and future state processes but does not directly quantify the strategic value, costs, or risks needed for prioritization.
A business case evaluation aggregates and analyzes the costs, benefits, risks, and strategic alignment of an initiative, providing a holistic view necessary for informed prioritization against other potential investments.
A Business Impact Analysis (BIA) focuses on the potential effects of disruption and recovery requirements, which is primarily for disaster recovery and business continuity, not general strategic initiative prioritization.
Concept tested: IT initiative prioritization inputs
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