Discuss Isaca CGEIT Exam Topic 3 Question 103

An enterprise will be adopting wearable technology to improve business performance Whtch of the following would be the BEST way for the CIO to validate IPs preparedness for this initiative?

ARequest an enterprise architecture (EA) review.

BRequest reprioritization of the IT portfolio.

CPerform a baseline business value assessment

DIdentify the penalties for noncompliance.

Suggested Answer: A

The best way for the CIO to validate IT's preparedness for adopting wearable technology to improve business performance is to request an enterprise architecture (EA) review. An EAreview is a comprehensive analysis of the current and future state of the enterprise's IT architecture, including its alignment with the business strategy, goals, and objectives. An EA review can help identify the gaps, risks, opportunities, and requirements for implementing wearable technology in the enterprise, as well as evaluate the feasibility, costs, benefits, and impacts of the initiative. An EA review can also provide recommendations and guidance for the design, development, integration, and governance of wearable technology solutions within the enterprise's IT environment.According to COBIT 5, one of the seven enablers of IT governance is enterprise architecture1.The EA review is also part of the IT governance domain 2: Strategic Alignment2.Reference:=1: COBIT 5: A Business Framework for the Governance and Management of Enterprise IT, ISACA, page 312: CGEIT Review Manual 2023, ISACA, page 69.

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22 comments · newest first

Diego 10 months ago

Not sure if wearable tech will really boost performance like they say.

Cruz 10 months ago

Wait, why would penalties for noncompliance matter here?

Phyliss 10 months ago

An EA review could also help, but not as directly.

Edna 10 months ago

Totally agree, a baseline assessment is key!

Diane 11 months ago

I think option C makes the most sense.

Kristal 11 months ago

Identifying penalties for noncompliance seems a bit off-topic for validating preparedness; I would lean towards option C as well.

Jina 11 months ago

I practiced a question similar to this, and I think prioritizing the IT portfolio is crucial, but I'm not convinced it's the best first step.

Mee 11 months ago

I'm not entirely sure, but I feel like an EA review could help identify gaps in our current infrastructure.

Irma 12 months ago

I remember discussing the importance of aligning IT initiatives with business goals, so I think option C might be the best choice here.

Bernardo 12 months ago

Okay, I think I've got it. The key here is to focus on validating the organization's preparedness, so the business value assessment seems like the best option. I'll make sure to explain my reasoning clearly in the exam.

Quentin 12 months ago

Hmm, this is a tricky one. I'm not sure if requesting an enterprise architecture review or reprioritizing the IT portfolio would be the most effective approach. I'm leaning towards the business value assessment, but I'll need to double-check the details.

Cristy 1 year ago

I'm a bit confused by this question. It's not entirely clear to me what the "best way" to validate the organization's preparedness would be. I'll need to think this through carefully.

Beatriz 1 year ago

This question seems pretty straightforward. I think the best approach would be to perform a baseline business value assessment to validate the organization's preparedness for the wearable technology initiative.

Evangelina 1 year ago

Performing a baseline business value assessment could also be helpful to understand the potential benefits.

Brynn 1 year ago

I agree, it's important to ensure the IT infrastructure can support the new technology.

Yuriko 1 year ago

A) Request an enterprise architecture (EA) review is a good idea. Gotta make sure the tech is compatible with the existing infrastructure.

Rory 1 year ago

↳ replying to Yuriko

Definitely, compatibility is key for successful implementation.

Rory 1 year ago

↳ replying to Yuriko

I agree, we need to ensure everything will work together smoothly.

Fidelia 1 year ago

C) Perform a baseline business value assessment seems like the best option to validate the preparedness. Gotta measure that ROI, am I right?

Laila 1 year ago

↳ replying to Fidelia

C) Perform a baseline business value assessment

Olen 1 year ago

↳ replying to Fidelia

A) Request an enterprise architecture (EA) review.

Reita 1 year ago

I think the best way is to request an enterprise architecture review.

Isaca CGEIT Exam - Topic 3 Question 103 Discussion