CGEIT · Question #640
Which of the following BEST enables informed IT investment decisions?
The correct answer is A. Business case. A business case is the best tool for enabling informed IT investment decisions because it provides a comprehensive justification, outlining the problem, proposed solution, costs, benefits, and risks. This allows stakeholders to evaluate the potential return and strategic alignmen
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Which of the following BEST enables informed IT investment decisions?
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- ABusiness case
- BTechnology roadmap
- CProgram plan
- DRisk classification
How the community answered
(40 responses)- A93% (37)
- C3% (1)
- D5% (2)
Why each option
A business case is the best tool for enabling informed IT investment decisions because it provides a comprehensive justification, outlining the problem, proposed solution, costs, benefits, and risks. This allows stakeholders to evaluate the potential return and strategic alignment of an investment.
A business case quantifies the financial and non-financial benefits, costs, risks, and strategic alignment of a proposed IT investment. It provides a structured argument for proceeding with a project, allowing decision-makers to weigh the potential return on investment (ROI) against the required resources and risks, thus enabling truly informed investment choices.
A technology roadmap outlines future technology directions but doesn't provide the detailed financial justification needed for specific investment decisions.
A program plan details the execution steps for a set of related projects but assumes the investment decision has already been made.
Risk classification identifies and categorizes potential risks but is only one component of a broader business case, not the sole enabler of an informed investment decision.
Concept tested: IT investment justification with business cases
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