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Isaca CGEIT Exam - Topic 5 Question 78 Discussion

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Question #: 78
Topic #: 5

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An enterprise is considering outsourcing non-core IT processes Which of the following should be the FIRST step?

AUpdate resource allocation policies

BConduct a cost-benefit analysis for outsourcing.

CIssue a formal request for proposal to outsourcing vendors.

DEstablish service level metrics for outsourced activities

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Celestina

7 months ago

D is crucial too, but it comes later in the process.

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Johana

8 months ago

Wait, are we sure outsourcing is the right move?

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Tresa

8 months ago

C seems too early. You need to analyze before reaching out.

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Leslie

8 months ago

I think A is more important. Policies need to be in place first.

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Margo

8 months ago

B is definitely the first step! Gotta know the costs.

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Lelia

9 months ago

Establishing service level metrics seems crucial, but I wonder if we should have a clearer understanding of costs first before setting those metrics.

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Brande

9 months ago

I’m a bit confused; I thought updating resource allocation policies was important, but maybe it’s not the very first thing to do?

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Glory

9 months ago

I remember a practice question where we had to prioritize steps in outsourcing, and I feel like issuing a formal request for proposal might come later.

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Glenna

9 months ago

I think the first step should be conducting a cost-benefit analysis, but I'm not entirely sure if that's the right starting point.

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Devon

9 months ago

I feel pretty confident that the cost-benefit analysis is the way to go. That's going to give us the data we need to make an informed decision.

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Hyun

9 months ago

I'm a little unsure about this one. Should we be focusing more on the policies and metrics first? I'm not 100% sure.

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Edgar

9 months ago

Yeah, I agree. Gotta crunch the numbers first before jumping into anything else.

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Shonda

9 months ago

Okay, let's see. I'm pretty sure the first step should be to do a cost-benefit analysis to see if outsourcing even makes sense financially.

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Doretha

9 months ago

Hmm, this seems like a tricky one. I think I need to really think through the logical order of steps here.

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Una

9 months ago

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Dorsey

9 months ago

This seems like a straightforward question about calculating the estimated ship date for an Order. I think I'll go with option C - using the LATEST formula on the latest availability date fields.

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Ronny

10 months ago

This question seems straightforward - I just need to identify the option that is not a disadvantage of direct service delivery by government employees. I'll carefully read through the options and think about which one doesn't fit.

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Franchesca

1 year ago

Ah, the age-old question of 'to outsource or not to outsource'. I say we just flip a coin and see where the chips fall!

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Josefa

1 year ago

Update resource allocation policies? Pfft, that's like putting the cart before the horse. Let's focus on the big picture here, folks.

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Jonell

1 year ago

Establishing service level metrics is crucial, but I agree with Ardella that the cost-benefit analysis should come first. Gotta crunch those numbers!

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Fernanda

1 year ago

Once we have the analysis, we can then establish service level metrics for outsourced activities.

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Sherell

1 year ago

Yes, crunching those numbers is key before making any decisions.

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Fanny

1 year ago

I agree, but we should definitely conduct a cost-benefit analysis for outsourcing.

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Dawne

1 year ago

I think we should update resource allocation policies first.

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Merilyn

1 year ago

Issuing a request for proposal seems a bit premature. Shouldn't we first ensure that outsourcing is even the right move for the business?

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Merilyn

1 year ago

D) Establish service level metrics for outsourced activities

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Candra

1 year ago

I agree, we need to make sure outsourcing is the best option before moving forward.

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Emilio

1 year ago

C) Issue a formal request for proposal to outsourcing vendors.

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Shawnee

1 year ago

B) Conduct a cost-benefit analysis for outsourcing.

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Shayne

1 year ago

A) Update resource allocation policies

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Ardella

1 year ago

I think the first step should be to conduct a cost-benefit analysis. It's important to really understand the financial implications before making any major decisions.

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Rodolfo

1 year ago

B) Conduct a cost-benefit analysis for outsourcing.

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Lili

1 year ago

A) Update resource allocation policies

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Brynn

1 year ago

I believe updating resource allocation policies should be the first step. It's crucial to align resources with the outsourcing strategy.

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Olga

1 year ago

I agree with Darell. It's important to weigh the costs and benefits before making a decision.

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Darell

1 year ago

I think the first step should be conducting a cost-benefit analysis for outsourcing.

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