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CGEIT · Question #528

Which of the following would BEST help to ensure the appropriate allocation of IT resources to support an enterprise's mission?

The correct answer is D. Manage resources as part of the portfolio strategy. To ensure appropriate allocation of IT resources aligning with an enterprise's mission, resources should be managed strategically as part of the overall IT portfolio.

Submitted by weili_xi· Apr 18, 2026IT Resources

Question

Which of the following would BEST help to ensure the appropriate allocation of IT resources to support an enterprise's mission?

Options

  • ADevelop a resource strategy as part of program management.
  • BPrioritize program requirements based on existing resources.
  • CImplement resource planning for each IT project.
  • DManage resources as part of the portfolio strategy.

How the community answered

(45 responses)
  • A
    11% (5)
  • B
    7% (3)
  • C
    2% (1)
  • D
    80% (36)

Why each option

To ensure appropriate allocation of IT resources aligning with an enterprise's mission, resources should be managed strategically as part of the overall IT portfolio.

ADevelop a resource strategy as part of program management.

While a resource strategy within program management is good for a specific program, it lacks the enterprise-wide perspective needed to ensure overall appropriate allocation across all IT initiatives for the entire enterprise mission.

BPrioritize program requirements based on existing resources.

Prioritizing program requirements based solely on existing resources can lead to underinvestment in critical strategic initiatives or overemphasis on less important projects that happen to fit current resource availability, potentially hindering the enterprise mission.

CImplement resource planning for each IT project.

Implementing resource planning for each IT project is an operational step that can lead to siloed resource management, making it difficult to optimize resource allocation across the entire enterprise portfolio and align with the broader mission.

DManage resources as part of the portfolio strategy.Correct

Managing resources as part of the portfolio strategy provides a holistic, enterprise-wide view of all IT investments and their alignment with the business mission. This allows for strategic prioritization and reallocation of resources across multiple projects and programs based on their collective contribution to enterprise objectives, ensuring optimal utilization and support for the mission.

Concept tested: IT portfolio management and resource allocation

Source: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/architecture/guide/organize-resources

Topics

#Portfolio Management#Resource Allocation#Strategic Alignment#Enterprise Mission

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