Which of the following BEST lowers costs and improves scalability from an IT enterprise architecture (EA) perspective?
Correct Answer: C
Standardization is the best option to lower costs and improve scalability from an IT enterprise architecture perspective, because it reduces complexity, increases interoperability, and enables reuse of IT resources. References:= ISACA, CGEIT Review Manual, 27th Edition, 2019, page 79.
Question 22
Which of the following is the GREATEST benefit of using a quantitative nsk assessment method?
Correct Answer: C
Question 23
When establishing a risk management process which of the following should be the FIRST step?
Correct Answer: D
Question 24
A large enterprise that is diversifying its business will be transitioning to a new software platform, which is expected to cause data changes. Which of the following should be done FIRST when developing the related metadata management process?
Correct Answer: B
Question 25
Reviewing which of the following should be the FIRST step when evaluating the possibility of outsourcing an IT system?
Correct Answer: A
Reviewing the outsourcing strategy should be the first step when evaluating the possibility of outsourcing an IT system, because the outsourcing strategy defines the vision, objectives, scope, and approach of outsourcing IT activities and services to external providers. The outsourcing strategy should align with the enterprise's business strategy, IT strategy, and IT governance framework, and should consider the benefits, risks, costs, and impacts of outsourcing on the enterprise's performance, value, and stakeholders. By reviewing the outsourcing strategy, the enterprise can ensure that outsourcing an IT system is consistent with its strategic direction and goals, and that it can achieve the desired outcomes and benefits from outsourcing. According to ISACA's CGEIT Domain 2: IT Resources1, "the enterprise should have a clear vision of what it wants to achieve from outsourcing and how it will manage the relationship with the service provider." Furthermore, according to ISACA's article on IT Outsourcing2, "the first step in developing an effective IT outsourcing strategy is to understand the business drivers for outsourcing and align them with the enterprise's overall business objectives." Therefore, reviewing the outsourcing strategy is the best way to start evaluating the possibility of outsourcing an IT system. References: IT Outsourcing - ISACA IT Governance: Definitions, Frameworks and Planning - ProjectManager What is IT governance? A formal way to align IT & business strategy | CIO CGEIT Domain 2: IT Resources
