IT Governance Essentials Quiz
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What is the focus of IT governance?

  • Information technology (IT) and its performance and risk management (correct)
  • Board-level executives' decisions
  • Short-term goals of IT management
  • Total Quality Management and ISO 9001 Quality management system
  • Why is there an interest in IT governance within organizations?

  • To defer key IT decisions to IT management and business leaders
  • To prioritize short-term goals of IT management
  • To involve only board members and executive management
  • To focus value creation efforts on strategic objectives and better manage performance (correct)
  • Who does IT governance systematically involve?

  • Only staff and customers
  • Board members, executive management, staff, customers, communities, investors, and regulators (correct)
  • Only board members and executive management
  • IT management and business leaders
  • Where has IT governance evolved from?

    <p>The Principles of Scientific Management, Total Quality Management and ISO 9001 Quality management system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can be in conflict with the best interests of other stakeholders without proper oversight in IT governance?

    <p>Short-term goals of those responsible for managing IT</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Focus of IT Governance

    • The focus of IT governance is on ensuring that IT resources are utilized in a way that is aligned with the organization's overall strategy and goals.

    Importance of IT Governance

    • There is an interest in IT governance within organizations because it helps to ensure that IT investments are generating value and achieving desired outcomes.

    Stakeholders in IT Governance

    • IT governance systematically involves the board of directors, executive management, IT management, and other stakeholders.

    Evolution of IT Governance

    • IT governance has evolved from traditional IT management, which focused on the technical aspects of IT, to a more strategic and integrated approach that considers the entire organization.

    Importance of Oversight in IT Governance

    • Without proper oversight, IT decisions can be in conflict with the best interests of other stakeholders, such as customers, employees, and shareholders.

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    Test your knowledge of IT governance with this quiz. Explore key concepts, principles, and best practices in managing IT performance and risk within organizations.

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