Isaca Cgeit Certified Governance Enterprise It Practice Test - Set 1
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CGEIT: Certified in the Governance of Enterprise IT - Exam Information
Exam Information
Exam Code
Isaca Cgeit Certified Governance Enterprise It
Exam Title
CGEIT: Certified in the Governance of Enterprise IT
Vendor
ISACA
Difficulty
Expert
Duration
4 Hours
Question Format
Multiple Choice
Last Updated
March 7, 2025
CGEIT certification recognizes professionals who manage, advise on, and support enterprise IT governance.
1. Which domain is covered under the CGEIT certification?
Strategic management of IT
Software development lifecycle
Network troubleshooting
Hardware procurement
✅ Correct Answer: Strategic management of IT
2. What is the primary focus of IT governance?
Aligning IT with business objectives
Developing software applications
Managing network infrastructure
Procuring hardware
✅ Correct Answer: Aligning IT with business objectives
3. Which framework is commonly used for IT governance?
COBIT
ITIL
TOGAF
PRINCE2
✅ Correct Answer: COBIT
4. What is the role of a governance framework in IT?
To provide a structured approach to managing IT resources
To develop software applications
To manage network infrastructure
To procure hardware
✅ Correct Answer: To provide a structured approach to managing IT resources
5. Which domain focuses on risk management in IT governance?
Risk optimization
Software development lifecycle
Network troubleshooting
Hardware procurement
✅ Correct Answer: Risk optimization
6. What is the purpose of IT governance metrics?
To measure the effectiveness of IT governance
To develop software applications
To manage network infrastructure
To procure hardware
✅ Correct Answer: To measure the effectiveness of IT governance
7. Which domain focuses on resource management in IT governance?
Resource optimization
Software development lifecycle
Network troubleshooting
Hardware procurement
✅ Correct Answer: Resource optimization
8. What is the role of a governance board in IT?
To oversee IT governance activities
To develop software applications
To manage network infrastructure
To procure hardware
✅ Correct Answer: To oversee IT governance activities
9. Which domain focuses on value delivery in IT governance?
Value delivery
Software development lifecycle
Network troubleshooting
Hardware procurement
✅ Correct Answer: Value delivery
10. What is the purpose of IT governance policies?
To provide guidelines for IT governance activities
To develop software applications
To manage network infrastructure
To procure hardware
✅ Correct Answer: To provide guidelines for IT governance activities
11. Which domain focuses on performance measurement in IT governance?
Performance measurement
Software development lifecycle
Network troubleshooting
Hardware procurement
✅ Correct Answer: Performance measurement
12. What is the role of a governance framework in IT?
To provide a structured approach to managing IT resources
To develop software applications
To manage network infrastructure
To procure hardware
✅ Correct Answer: To provide a structured approach to managing IT resources
13. Which domain focuses on risk management in IT governance?
Risk optimization
Software development lifecycle
Network troubleshooting
Hardware procurement
✅ Correct Answer: Risk optimization
14. What is the purpose of IT governance metrics?
To measure the effectiveness of IT governance
To develop software applications
To manage network infrastructure
To procure hardware
✅ Correct Answer: To measure the effectiveness of IT governance
15. Which domain focuses on resource management in IT governance?
Resource optimization
Software development lifecycle
Network troubleshooting
Hardware procurement
✅ Correct Answer: Resource optimization
16. What is the role of a governance board in IT?
To oversee IT governance activities
To develop software applications
To manage network infrastructure
To procure hardware
✅ Correct Answer: To oversee IT governance activities
17. Which domain focuses on value delivery in IT governance?
Value delivery
Software development lifecycle
Network troubleshooting
Hardware procurement
✅ Correct Answer: Value delivery
18. What is the purpose of IT governance policies?
To provide guidelines for IT governance activities
To develop software applications
To manage network infrastructure
To procure hardware
✅ Correct Answer: To provide guidelines for IT governance activities
19. Which domain focuses on performance measurement in IT governance?
Performance measurement
Software development lifecycle
Network troubleshooting
Hardware procurement
✅ Correct Answer: Performance measurement
20. What is the role of a governance framework in IT?
To provide a structured approach to managing IT resources
To develop software applications
To manage network infrastructure
To procure hardware
✅ Correct Answer: To provide a structured approach to managing IT resources
21. What is the primary purpose of an IT governance maturity model?
To assess the effectiveness of governance processes
To evaluate network performance
To measure software development speed
To track hardware inventory
✅ Correct Answer: To assess the effectiveness of governance processes
22. Which component is essential for effective IT governance implementation?
Clear roles and responsibilities
Latest programming languages
High-speed internet connectivity
Advanced hardware configurations
✅ Correct Answer: Clear roles and responsibilities
23. What is the primary benefit of aligning IT strategy with business strategy?
Increased business value from IT investments
Faster software development cycles
Lower hardware maintenance costs
Reduced network downtime
✅ Correct Answer: Increased business value from IT investments
24. Which framework focuses specifically on IT governance rather than IT management?
COBIT
ITIL
PMBOK
ISO 27001
✅ Correct Answer: COBIT
25. What is the primary purpose of IT governance principles?
To guide decision-making about IT resources
To configure network devices
To write software code
To select hardware vendors
✅ Correct Answer: To guide decision-making about IT resources
26. Which element is most critical for successful IT governance?
Executive leadership commitment
Advanced technical skills
Cutting-edge technology
Large IT budget
✅ Correct Answer: Executive leadership commitment
27. What is the primary role of key performance indicators (KPIs) in IT governance?
To measure progress toward strategic objectives
To evaluate programmer productivity
To assess network speed
To track hardware failures
✅ Correct Answer: To measure progress toward strategic objectives
28. Which practice helps ensure IT investments deliver business value?
Benefits realization management
Agile development methodologies
Network performance monitoring
Hardware lifecycle management
✅ Correct Answer: Benefits realization management
29. What is the primary purpose of an IT governance committee?
To make strategic decisions about IT resources
To troubleshoot network issues
To review software code
To procure hardware equipment
✅ Correct Answer: To make strategic decisions about IT resources
30. Which factor is most important when evaluating IT governance effectiveness?
Achievement of business objectives
Number of IT projects completed
Network uptime percentage
Hardware cost savings
✅ Correct Answer: Achievement of business objectives
31. What is the primary purpose of IT governance frameworks?
To provide best practices for governing IT
To configure network routers
To develop software applications
To select computer hardware
✅ Correct Answer: To provide best practices for governing IT
32. Which component is essential for effective IT governance communication?
Stakeholder engagement
Technical documentation
Network diagrams
Hardware specifications
✅ Correct Answer: Stakeholder engagement
33. What is the primary benefit of implementing IT governance?
Better alignment between IT and business
Faster software coding
More network bandwidth
Newer computer equipment
✅ Correct Answer: Better alignment between IT and business
34. Which practice helps ensure IT resources are used effectively?
Portfolio management
Code reviews
Network monitoring
Hardware maintenance
✅ Correct Answer: Portfolio management
35. What is the primary purpose of IT governance assessments?
To identify improvement opportunities
To test software functionality
To measure network latency
To evaluate hardware performance
✅ Correct Answer: To identify improvement opportunities
36. Which element is most critical for sustaining IT governance?
Ongoing monitoring and evaluation
Technical certifications
Network redundancy
Hardware warranties
✅ Correct Answer: Ongoing monitoring and evaluation
37. What is the primary purpose of IT governance structures?
To define decision-making authority
To organize network cables
To structure software code
To arrange hardware components
✅ Correct Answer: To define decision-making authority
38. Which practice helps optimize IT investments?
Demand management
Version control
Packet sniffing
Hardware benchmarking
✅ Correct Answer: Demand management
39. What is the primary benefit of IT governance transparency?
Increased stakeholder trust
Faster compilation times
Lower network latency
Reduced hardware costs
✅ Correct Answer: Increased stakeholder trust
40. Which component is essential for effective IT governance implementation?
Policies and procedures
Programming frameworks
Network protocols
Hardware specifications
✅ Correct Answer: Policies and procedures
41. What is the primary purpose of IT governance roadmaps?
To plan governance improvements
To diagram network topology
To document software architecture
To schedule hardware upgrades
✅ Correct Answer: To plan governance improvements
42. Which practice helps ensure IT delivers value to the business?
Value governance
Unit testing
Network penetration testing
Hardware stress testing
✅ Correct Answer: Value governance
43. What is the primary purpose of IT governance controls?
To ensure compliance with policies
To debug software
To troubleshoot networks
To diagnose hardware problems
✅ Correct Answer: To ensure compliance with policies
44. Which element is most important for IT governance success?
Organizational culture
Technical expertise
Network infrastructure
Hardware inventory
✅ Correct Answer: Organizational culture
45. What is the primary benefit of IT governance standardization?
Consistent decision-making
Faster software deployment
More network throughput
Newer hardware models
✅ Correct Answer: Consistent decision-making
46. Which practice helps optimize IT resource allocation?
Capacity planning
Code optimization
Network traffic shaping
Hardware virtualization
✅ Correct Answer: Capacity planning
47. What is the primary purpose of IT governance reporting?
To communicate performance to stakeholders
To document software bugs
To log network events
To track hardware failures
✅ Correct Answer: To communicate performance to stakeholders
48. Which component is essential for effective IT governance oversight?
Audit mechanisms
Development environments
Network management tools
Hardware diagnostic software
✅ Correct Answer: Audit mechanisms
49. What is the primary benefit of IT governance frameworks?
Structured approach to governance
Faster coding techniques
More network security
Better hardware performance
✅ Correct Answer: Structured approach to governance
50. Which practice helps ensure IT meets business requirements?
Requirements governance
Software testing
Network configuration
Hardware selection
✅ Correct Answer: Requirements governance
51. What is the primary purpose of IT governance principles?
To guide decision-making about IT use
To configure firewalls
To write database queries
To select server hardware
✅ Correct Answer: To guide decision-making about IT use
52. Which element is most critical for IT governance adoption?
Leadership support
Technical documentation
Network diagrams
Hardware specifications
✅ Correct Answer: Leadership support
53. What is the primary benefit of IT governance policies?
Consistent management of IT resources
Faster compilation
Lower ping times
Higher processor speeds
✅ Correct Answer: Consistent management of IT resources
54. Which practice helps optimize IT service delivery?
Service level management
Code reviews
Network monitoring
Hardware maintenance
✅ Correct Answer: Service level management
55. What is the primary purpose of IT governance models?
To visualize governance relationships
To model network traffic
To diagram software architecture
To benchmark hardware performance
✅ Correct Answer: To visualize governance relationships
56. Which component is essential for effective IT governance implementation?
Process documentation
Programming skills
Network certifications
Hardware knowledge
✅ Correct Answer: Process documentation
57. What is the primary benefit of IT governance committees?
94. Which practice helps optimize IT resource allocation?
Resource governance
Code optimization
Network tuning
Hardware configuration
✅ Correct Answer: Resource governance
95. What is the primary purpose of IT governance models?
To visualize governance relationships
To model data flows
To diagram software
To benchmark hardware
✅ Correct Answer: To visualize governance relationships
96. Which component is essential for effective IT governance?
Accountability structures
Programming skills
Network certs
Hardware knowledge
✅ Correct Answer: Accountability structures
97. What is the primary benefit of IT governance committees?
Cross-functional perspective
Faster fixes
More redundancy
Newer gear
✅ Correct Answer: Cross-functional perspective
98. Which practice helps ensure IT strategic alignment?
Strategic governance
Version control
Packet analysis
Hardware tests
✅ Correct Answer: Strategic governance
99. What is the primary purpose of IT governance assessments?
To evaluate governance capabilities
To test software
To measure networks
To check hardware
✅ Correct Answer: To evaluate governance capabilities
100. Which element is most critical for IT governance effectiveness?
Clear decision-making
Technical skills
Network infra
Hardware resources
✅ Correct Answer: Clear decision-making
101. What is the primary purpose of an IT governance charter?
To establish governance authority
To configure networks
To document software
To specify hardware
✅ Correct Answer: To establish governance authority
102. Which practice helps optimize IT investments?
Investment governance
Code profiling
Network baselining
Hardware benchmarking
✅ Correct Answer: Investment governance
103. What is the primary benefit of IT governance frameworks?
Holistic governance coverage
Faster debugging
More security
Better performance
✅ Correct Answer: Holistic governance coverage
104. Which component is essential for IT governance monitoring?
Performance indicators
Dev tools
Network analyzers
Hardware diags
✅ Correct Answer: Performance indicators
105. What is the primary purpose of IT governance reviews?
To assess governance effectiveness
To inspect code
To monitor networks
To test hardware
✅ Correct Answer: To assess governance effectiveness
106. Which practice helps ensure IT compliance?
Compliance governance
Unit tests
Network scans
Hardware validations
✅ Correct Answer: Compliance governance
107. What is the primary benefit of IT governance standardization?
Consistent risk management
Faster builds
Lower latency
Higher throughput
✅ Correct Answer: Consistent risk management
108. Which element is most important for IT governance adoption?
Stakeholder commitment
Technical docs
Network diagrams
Hardware specs
✅ Correct Answer: Stakeholder commitment
109. What is the primary purpose of IT governance principles?
To guide IT decision-making
To configure routers
To write algorithms
To select CPUs
✅ Correct Answer: To guide IT decision-making
110. Which practice helps optimize IT resources?
Resource governance
Code opt
Network tuning
Hardware OC
✅ Correct Answer: Resource governance
111. What is the primary benefit of IT governance transparency?
Visible decision processes
Faster exec
More BW
Newer gear
✅ Correct Answer: Visible decision processes
112. Which component is essential for IT governance?
Decision processes
Programming
Network topo
Hardware arch
✅ Correct Answer: Decision processes
113. What is the primary purpose of IT governance models?
To show governance relationships
To sim networks
To proto software
To test hardware
✅ Correct Answer: To show governance relationships
114. Which practice helps ensure IT value delivery?
Value governance
SW testing
Net monitoring
HW maint
✅ Correct Answer: Value governance
115. What is the primary benefit of IT governance frameworks?
Structured governance approach
Faster coding
More secure nets
Better HW
✅ Correct Answer: Structured governance approach
116. Which element is most critical for IT governance success?
Executive support
Tech skills
Net infra
HW inv
✅ Correct Answer: Executive support
117. What is the primary purpose of IT governance assessments?
To identify governance gaps
To test SW
To measure nets
To eval HW
✅ Correct Answer: To identify governance gaps
118. Which practice helps optimize IT investments?
Portfolio governance
Version ctrl
Pkt analysis
HW tests
✅ Correct Answer: Portfolio governance
119. What is the primary benefit of IT governance policies?
Consistent IT management
Faster exec
Lower latency
Higher throughput
✅ Correct Answer: Consistent IT management
120. Which component is essential for IT governance implementation?
Governance processes
Dev frameworks
Net protocols
HW standards
✅ Correct Answer: Governance processes
121. What is the primary purpose of IT governance structures?
To define roles
To org nets
To struct SW
To arrange HW
✅ Correct Answer: To define roles
122. Which practice helps ensure IT alignment?
Strategic governance
Code reviews
Net baselining
HW benchmarking
✅ Correct Answer: Strategic governance
123. What is the primary benefit of IT governance maturity models?
Improvement roadmap
Faster debug
More net sec
Better HW util
✅ Correct Answer: Improvement roadmap
124. Which element is most important for IT governance?
Clear decision rights
Tech docs
Net diagrams
HW specs
✅ Correct Answer: Clear decision rights
125. What is the primary purpose of IT governance controls?
To ensure compliance
To debug SW
To troubleshoot nets
To diagnose HW
✅ Correct Answer: To ensure compliance
126. Which practice helps optimize IT service?
Service governance
Unit tests
Net scans
HW valid
✅ Correct Answer: Service governance
127. What is the primary benefit of IT governance reporting?
Informed decisions
Faster comp
Lower ping
Higher clocks
✅ Correct Answer: Informed decisions
128. Which component is essential for IT governance oversight?
Monitoring
Dev envs
Net tools
HW diags
✅ Correct Answer: Monitoring
129. What is the primary purpose of IT governance roadmaps?
To plan governance evolution
To diagram nets
To doc SW arch
To sched HW
✅ Correct Answer: To plan governance evolution
130. Which practice helps ensure IT meets business needs?
Business-IT alignment
SW testing
Net config
HW select
✅ Correct Answer: Business-IT alignment
131. What is the primary purpose of IT governance frameworks?
To provide governance guidance
To config FW
To write DB
To select servers
✅ Correct Answer: To provide governance guidance
132. Which element is most critical for IT governance adoption?
Org commitment
Tech docs
Net diagrams
HW specs
✅ Correct Answer: Org commitment
133. What is the primary benefit of IT governance principles?
Decision guidance
Faster exec
More BW
Newer equip
✅ Correct Answer: Decision guidance
134. Which practice helps optimize IT resources?
Resource governance
Code opt
Net tune
HW config
✅ Correct Answer: Resource governance
135. What is the primary purpose of IT governance models?
To show governance
To model data
To diagram SW
To bench HW
✅ Correct Answer: To show governance
136. Which component is essential for IT governance?
Accountability
Prog skills
Net certs
HW know
✅ Correct Answer: Accountability
137. What is the primary benefit of IT governance committees?
Cross-functional view
Faster fixes
More redundancy
Newer gear
✅ Correct Answer: Cross-functional view
138. Which practice helps ensure IT strategy?
Strategic governance
Ver ctrl
Pkt analysis
HW tests
✅ Correct Answer: Strategic governance
139. What is the primary purpose of IT governance assessments?
To eval capabilities
To test SW
To measure nets
To check HW
✅ Correct Answer: To eval capabilities
140. Which element is most important for IT governance?
Clear decisions
Tech skills
Net infra
HW res
✅ Correct Answer: Clear decisions
141. What is the primary purpose of an IT governance charter?
To establish authority
To config nets
To doc SW
To spec HW
✅ Correct Answer: To establish authority
142. Which practice helps optimize IT investments?
Investment governance
Code profile
Net base
HW bench
✅ Correct Answer: Investment governance
143. What is the primary benefit of IT governance frameworks?
Complete coverage
Faster debug
More sec
Better perf
✅ Correct Answer: Complete coverage
144. Which component is essential for IT governance monitoring?
Performance metrics
Dev tools
Net analyzers
HW diags
✅ Correct Answer: Performance metrics
145. What is the primary purpose of IT governance reviews?
To assess effectiveness
To inspect code
To monitor nets
To test HW
✅ Correct Answer: To assess effectiveness
146. Which practice helps ensure IT compliance?
Compliance governance
Unit tests
Net scans
HW valid
✅ Correct Answer: Compliance governance
147. What is the primary benefit of IT governance standardization?
Consistent risk mgmt
Faster builds
Lower latency
Higher throughput
✅ Correct Answer: Consistent risk mgmt
148. Which element is most critical for IT governance adoption?
Stakeholder buy-in
Tech docs
Net diagrams
HW specs
✅ Correct Answer: Stakeholder buy-in
149. What is the primary purpose of IT governance principles?
To guide IT decisions
To config routers
To write algos
To select CPUs
✅ Correct Answer: To guide IT decisions
150. Which practice helps optimize IT resources?
Resource governance
Code opt
Net tune
HW OC
✅ Correct Answer: Resource governance
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