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Which of the following is the MOST important benefit of developing an information architecture model consistent with enterprise strategy?

The correct answer is B. It support and facilitates decision making.. The most important benefit of aligning an information architecture model with enterprise strategy is its ability to support and facilitate better decision-making across the organization.

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

Question

Which of the following is the MOST important benefit of developing an information architecture model consistent with enterprise strategy?

Options

  • AIt identifies information architecture priorities.
  • BIt support and facilitates decision making.
  • CIt enables information architecture roadmap updates.
  • DIt optimizes information delivery and storage costs.

How the community answered

(26 responses)
  • A
    4% (1)
  • B
    77% (20)
  • C
    15% (4)
  • D
    4% (1)

Why each option

The most important benefit of aligning an information architecture model with enterprise strategy is its ability to support and facilitate better decision-making across the organization.

AIt identifies information architecture priorities.

Identifying information architecture priorities is an outcome of developing the model, but it is secondary to the ultimate benefit of using that prioritized architecture to improve decision-making.

BIt support and facilitates decision making.Correct

An information architecture model consistent with enterprise strategy ensures that data is organized, accessible, and meaningful in a way that directly supports the strategic objectives of the business. This alignment allows executives and managers to access accurate, relevant, and timely information, enabling more informed and effective decision-making that drives strategic outcomes and operational efficiency.

CIt enables information architecture roadmap updates.

Enabling information architecture roadmap updates is a maintenance benefit, ensuring the architecture remains current, but the primary value of a well-aligned architecture is its immediate utility for the business.

DIt optimizes information delivery and storage costs.

Optimizing information delivery and storage costs is a potential operational benefit, but it is a consequence of good architecture and decision-making, not the most important strategic benefit itself.

Concept tested: Strategic value of information architecture

Topics

#Information Architecture#Enterprise Strategy Alignment#Decision Making#IT Governance

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