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Which of the following is MOST important information to review when developing plans for using emerging technologies?

The correct answer is D. Organizational strategic plan. When planning to use emerging technologies, reviewing the organizational strategic plan is most important to ensure alignment with overall business goals.

Submitted by klara.se· Apr 18, 2026Governance

Question

Which of the following is MOST important information to review when developing plans for using emerging technologies?

Options

  • AExisting IT environment
  • BIT strategic plan
  • CRisk register
  • DOrganizational strategic plan

How the community answered

(29 responses)
  • A
    7% (2)
  • B
    3% (1)
  • C
    14% (4)
  • D
    76% (22)

Why each option

When planning to use emerging technologies, reviewing the organizational strategic plan is most important to ensure alignment with overall business goals.

AExisting IT environment

The existing IT environment is important for assessing technical feasibility and integration but is secondary to understanding why the emerging technology is being considered from a business perspective.

BIT strategic plan

The IT strategic plan outlines how IT supports business strategy, but it is derived from the organizational strategic plan, making the latter the foundational document for initial planning of new technology use.

CRisk register

A risk register identifies current and past risks, which is relevant for risk assessment, but it does not provide the strategic context or justification for adopting new technologies in the first place.

DOrganizational strategic planCorrect

The organizational strategic plan is the MOST important information to review because the adoption of emerging technologies should always be aligned with the overarching business objectives and strategic direction of the organization. This ensures that technology investments support core business goals, drive competitive advantage, and address future needs, rather than being adopted in isolation.

Concept tested: Emerging Technology Strategic Alignment

Source: https://nvlpubs.nist.gov/nistpubs/specialpublications/nist.sp.800-39.pdf

Topics

#Strategic alignment#Emerging technology planning#Organizational strategy#IT governance

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