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CISA · Question #382

An organization considering the outsourcing of a business application should FIRST:

The correct answer is D. conduct a cost-benefit analysis. The first step an organization should take when considering the outsourcing of a business application is to conduct a cost-benefit analysis. This helps determine whether outsourcing is financially viable and beneficial, taking into account the costs of outsourcing versus the pote

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

Question

An organization considering the outsourcing of a business application should FIRST:

Options

  • Adefine service level requirements
  • Bissue a request for proposal (RFP)
  • Cperform a vulnerability assessment
  • Dconduct a cost-benefit analysis

How the community answered

(36 responses)
  • A
    8% (3)
  • B
    14% (5)
  • C
    3% (1)
  • D
    75% (27)

Explanation

The first step an organization should take when considering the outsourcing of a business application is to conduct a cost-benefit analysis. This helps determine whether outsourcing is financially viable and beneficial, taking into account the costs of outsourcing versus the potential benefits, such as improved efficiency, scalability, and access to expertise. This analysis provides a solid foundation for making an informed decision.

Topics

#Outsourcing#Strategic Planning#Cost-Benefit Analysis#IT Governance

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