Isaca CISA Exam - Topic 6 Question 63 Discussion

Actual exam question for Isaca's CISA exam

Question #: 63
Topic #: 6

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IT governance should be driven by:

Abusiness unit initiatives.

Bbalanced scorecards.

Cpolicies and standards.

Dorganizational strategies.

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Suggested Answer: D

Without formal acknowledgement of the acceptable use policy, users may not be aware of the policies and procedures that are in place and may not understand the consequences of their actions. This could lead to violations of the policy and the associated risks, such as data breaches, security violations, and financial losses.

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Arthur

8 months ago

Wait, can IT really be driven by just policies? Seems off.

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Lorenza

8 months ago

Totally agree, it’s all about the business unit initiatives!

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Sueann

8 months ago

Policies and standards are essential for consistency.

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Celestina

8 months ago

I think balanced scorecards are key for measuring success!

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Jarod

9 months ago

IT governance should definitely align with organizational strategies.

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Crista

9 months ago

I’m leaning towards business unit initiatives, but I recall discussions about how governance should be more top-down.

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Justine

9 months ago

Balanced scorecards sound familiar, but I feel like they are more about performance measurement than governance itself.

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Helga

9 months ago

I remember a practice question that emphasized the importance of policies and standards in governance. Could that be the right choice here?

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Malcom

9 months ago

I think IT governance should align with organizational strategies, but I'm not entirely sure if that's the best answer.

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Jackie

9 months ago

Okay, I think I've got this. The "vserver security trace filter create" command should help me identify the specific permissions issue and where it's occurring. That's the way to go.

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Ulysses

9 months ago

Okay, I think I got this. The key is to use a multi-node domain with clusters for high availability and scalability in a production environment.

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Cristina

9 months ago

This seems like a straightforward history question. I'll try to recall when major medical breakthroughs occurred.

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Aimee

9 months ago

Okay, let's see. The question says the planning unit has a status of "First Pass", so that narrows it down. I'm pretty sure the answer is A and D - anyone with write access, and the owner.

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Howard

1 year ago

As an IT professional, I should know this, but I'm drawing a blank. Maybe I need to consult the office Magic 8 Ball to decide on the right answer. [shakes 8 Ball] 'All signs point to D'.

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Kimberely

1 year ago

Ooh, tricky one. I'm going with D, but I hope the exam doesn't have any questions about 'synergizing core competencies' or other corporate buzzwords. That would be a nightmare!

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Billye

1 year ago

Exactly. It's about driving value and ensuring that IT resources are used effectively.

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Geoffrey

1 year ago

Definitely. It's all about making sure IT is working towards the same objectives as the rest of the business.

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Melissa

1 year ago

Yeah, I agree. It helps ensure that IT investments support the overall goals of the organization.

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Slyvia

1 year ago

I think D is the best choice too. It's important to align IT governance with organizational strategies.

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Nell

1 year ago

Haha, balanced scorecards? Really? I thought this was an IT exam, not a business management course. Gotta be D all the way!

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Kasandra

1 year ago

D) organizational strategies.

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Gail

1 year ago

C) policies and standards.

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Dorothy

1 year ago

A) business unit initiatives.

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Patti

1 year ago

I was stumped on this one, but I think C is the way to go. Policies and standards are key to effective IT governance, don't you think?

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Merissa

1 year ago

Business unit initiatives can drive specific IT projects, but overall governance should still be guided by policies and standards.

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Ulysses

1 year ago

Balanced scorecards can also be useful for measuring the effectiveness of IT governance initiatives.

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Jeanice

1 year ago

I think organizational strategies play a big role too. It's important for IT governance to support the overall direction of the company.

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Tamie

1 year ago

I agree, having clear policies and standards in place helps ensure that IT governance aligns with organizational goals.

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Nana

1 year ago

Business unit initiatives can drive specific IT projects within the organization.

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Devorah

1 year ago

Balanced scorecards can also help align IT initiatives with business goals.

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Chanel

1 year ago

I think organizational strategies play a big role in driving IT governance.

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Glory

1 year ago

I agree, policies and standards provide the framework for IT governance.

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Leota

1 year ago

I think the correct answer is D. Organizational strategies should drive IT governance, not just business unit initiatives or policies and standards.

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Fannie

1 year ago

Yes, I think D is the correct answer too. It's important for IT to align with the overall goals of the organization.

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Kayleigh

1 year ago

I agree, organizational strategies should definitely drive IT governance.

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Roosevelt

1 year ago

I believe it should be driven by business unit initiatives, as they are the ones directly impacted by IT decisions.

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Ulysses

1 year ago

I agree with Colby, because aligning IT with the overall goals of the organization is crucial for success.

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Colby

1 year ago

I think IT governance should be driven by organizational strategies.

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