An enterprise will be adopting wearable technology to improve business performance. Which of the following is the BEST way for the CIO to validate IT's preparedness for this initiative?

An Enterprise Architecture (EA) review comprehensively assesses how a new technology, like wearables, integrates with existing systems, infrastructure, data, and security frameworks. This review identifies potential gaps, necessary modifications, and ensures the entire IT ecosystem can securely and effectively support the new initiative, thus validating preparedness.

Performing a baseline business value assessment evaluates the potential business benefits, but it does not directly validate IT's technical readiness or capacity to implement the technology.

Requesting reprioritization of the IT portfolio is a strategic resource allocation decision, not a technical validation of IT's preparedness for a specific technology.

Identifying penalties for noncompliance is a risk management and legal consideration, not a direct assessment of IT's technical capabilities and readiness to deploy new technology.