Which of the following should be used as the PRIMARY basis for prioritizing IT projects and initiatives?

The correct answer is B. Expected business value. IT exists to enable and support business objectives, so projects should be prioritized by the value they deliver to the organization. Cost, risk, and resources are important secondary factors used to refine prioritization, but they cannot serve as the primary basis - a low-cost p

Submitted by katya_ua· Apr 18, 2026Governance and Management of IT

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AEstimated cost and time
BExpected business value
CLevel of risk reduction
DAvailable resources

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A
8% (2)
B
88% (22)
D
4% (1)

Explanation

IT exists to enable and support business objectives, so projects should be prioritized by the value they deliver to the organization. Cost, risk, and resources are important secondary factors used to refine prioritization, but they cannot serve as the primary basis - a low-cost project with no business value should not rank above a high-value project simply because it is cheap. Business value anchors the decision in strategy, ensuring IT investments produce meaningful outcomes aligned with organizational goals.

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#IT Project Prioritization#Business Value#IT Governance#Strategic Alignment

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