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Which of the following decisions would be made by the IT strategy committee?

The correct answer is D. Composition of the investment portfolio. An IT strategy committee is responsible for decisions regarding the overarching direction and allocation of resources, making the composition of the investment portfolio a key strategic decision.

Submitted by krish.m· Apr 18, 2026Governance of Enterprise IT

Question

Which of the following decisions would be made by the IT strategy committee?

Options

  • ACommunication plan for a major IT initiative
  • BCloud implementation and support plan
  • CEnterprise risk management (ERM) framework
  • DComposition of the investment portfolio

How the community answered

(25 responses)
  • A
    4% (1)
  • B
    4% (1)
  • C
    8% (2)
  • D
    84% (21)

Why each option

An IT strategy committee is responsible for decisions regarding the overarching direction and allocation of resources, making the composition of the investment portfolio a key strategic decision.

ACommunication plan for a major IT initiative

A communication plan for a specific initiative is typically an operational or project management decision, not a strategic committee function.

BCloud implementation and support plan

A cloud implementation and support plan is a tactical or operational decision, falling below the strategic committee's purview, though the *decision to adopt cloud computing strategically* might be theirs.

CEnterprise risk management (ERM) framework

The Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) framework is an enterprise-wide governance framework, typically owned by the board or a dedicated ERM committee, not solely an IT strategy committee.

DComposition of the investment portfolioCorrect

The IT strategy committee is typically responsible for high-level decisions concerning the strategic direction and allocation of IT resources to meet business objectives, which includes approving and overseeing the composition of the IT investment portfolio to ensure it aligns with the enterprise's strategic goals. This involves prioritizing and funding IT initiatives.

Concept tested: Role of IT strategy committee in IT investment

Source: https://www.isaca.org/resources/cobit/cobit-2019-framework

Topics

#IT Governance#Strategic Planning#IT Investment Portfolio#IT Strategy Committee Roles

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