CGEIT · Question #694
An executive management team has determined the need to implement an IT governance framework, beginning with the maturity assessment process. The PRIMARY purpose for maturity assessment is to:
The correct answer is D. Identify gaps in capability. The primary purpose of a maturity assessment within an IT governance framework is to identify gaps in an organization's IT capabilities.
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An executive management team has determined the need to implement an IT governance framework, beginning with the maturity assessment process. The PRIMARY purpose for maturity assessment is to:
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- ABenchmark IT performance.
- BIdentify gaps in performance.
- CSupport impact analysis.
- DIdentify gaps in capability.
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(29 responses)- B3% (1)
- C3% (1)
- D93% (27)
Why each option
The primary purpose of a maturity assessment within an IT governance framework is to identify gaps in an organization's IT capabilities.
Benchmarking IT performance compares an organization's performance against industry peers, which is different from assessing its internal capabilities.
While a maturity assessment might reveal performance issues, its primary focus is on the underlying *capabilities* that lead to good or poor performance, not just the performance itself.
Supporting impact analysis is typically part of change management, not the primary objective of assessing current IT governance maturity.
A maturity assessment systematically evaluates the current state of IT processes, practices, and resources against a recognized framework or desired level. Its main goal is to pinpoint weaknesses or missing capabilities, providing a roadmap for targeted improvements to strengthen IT governance and align it with business objectives.
Concept tested: IT governance maturity assessment
Source: https://www.isaca.org/resources/cobit/cobit-2019-framework-introduction-and-methodology
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