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CGEIT · Question #6

Which of the following components of a policy BEST enables the governance of enterprise IT?

The correct answer is C. Roles and responsibilities. Clear delineation of roles and responsibilities within a policy is the most effective component for enabling the governance of enterprise IT.

Submitted by yaw92· Apr 18, 2026Governance of Enterprise IT

Question

Which of the following components of a policy BEST enables the governance of enterprise IT?

Options

  • ADisciplinary actions
  • BRegulatory requirements
  • CRoles and responsibilities
  • DTerms and definitions

How the community answered

(29 responses)
  • A
    7% (2)
  • B
    3% (1)
  • C
    86% (25)
  • D
    3% (1)

Why each option

Clear delineation of roles and responsibilities within a policy is the most effective component for enabling the governance of enterprise IT.

ADisciplinary actions

Disciplinary actions are enforcement mechanisms but do not, by themselves, establish the framework for governance.

BRegulatory requirements

Regulatory requirements define what needs to be governed but do not specify *how* governance is executed within the organization.

CRoles and responsibilitiesCorrect

Roles and responsibilities clearly define who is accountable for specific actions, decisions, and outcomes related to IT processes and assets, which is fundamental to establishing accountability and ensuring effective governance. By assigning ownership and expectations, this component drives compliance and operational effectiveness across the enterprise IT landscape.

DTerms and definitions

Terms and definitions ensure clarity in understanding the policy but do not actively enable the governance structure or execution.

Concept tested: Policy components for IT governance

Topics

#IT governance#Policy components#Roles and responsibilities#Accountability

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