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Which of the following is the MOST comprehensive resource for prioritizing the implementation of information systems controls?

The correct answer is C. The IT strategic plan. The IT strategic plan serves as the most comprehensive resource for prioritizing the implementation of information systems controls.

Submitted by klara.se· Apr 18, 2026Governance

Question

Which of the following is the MOST comprehensive resource for prioritizing the implementation of information systems controls?

Options

  • AData classification policy
  • BEmerging technology trends
  • CThe IT strategic plan
  • DThe risk register

How the community answered

(48 responses)
  • A
    8% (4)
  • B
    4% (2)
  • C
    75% (36)
  • D
    13% (6)

Why each option

The IT strategic plan serves as the most comprehensive resource for prioritizing the implementation of information systems controls.

AData classification policy

A data classification policy defines data sensitivity but does not provide a comprehensive framework for prioritizing all information system controls across the entire organization.

BEmerging technology trends

Emerging technology trends identify potential future risks or opportunities but are not a structured resource for prioritizing current control implementations.

CThe IT strategic planCorrect

The IT strategic plan outlines the overall technology direction and priorities of the organization, directly informing which information systems controls are most critical to support those objectives. It provides a holistic view of the organization's goals, allowing for a comprehensive and strategic prioritization of controls that align with business needs.

DThe risk register

The risk register documents identified risks and their treatments, which helps prioritize *risk treatments*, but the IT strategic plan provides the overarching context for *all* information systems controls.

Concept tested: Information system control prioritization resources

Source: https://csrc.nist.gov/publications/detail/sp/800-53/rev-5/final

Topics

#Control prioritization#IT strategic planning#Information security governance#Resource allocation

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