CSI IT Project Governance 3

Question 1

In IT project governance, what distinguishes a 'toll gate' from a 'phase gate'?

Accepted Answer

Toll gates are lighter-touch checkpoints within a phase, while phase gates occur between phases

Answer

Toll gates are interim governance checkpoints within a phase, providing more frequent oversight without requiring full phase completion.

Question 2

A CSI project's risk register shows a critical integration risk with a HIGH likelihood and HIGH impact. Under governance best practices, who should own this risk?

Accepted Answer

A senior stakeholder or sponsor with authority to act on it

Answer

High-priority risks should be owned by someone with the authority and resources to implement response strategies effectively.

Question 3

Which framework is MOST commonly referenced for IT governance at the enterprise level, covering alignment of IT with business strategy?

Accepted Answer

COBIT

Answer

COBIT (Control Objectives for Information and Related Technologies) is the leading framework for enterprise IT governance and management.

Question 4

A project governance model requires 'dual sign-off' for production deployments. During an urgent integration fix, the secondary approver is unavailable. What should the project team do?

Accepted Answer

Invoke the documented exception or escalation process

Answer

Good governance frameworks include exception processes for urgent situations, ensuring controls are maintained without blocking critical work.

Question 5

What is the governance implication of 'shadow IT' projects within an organization running formal system integration programs?

Accepted Answer

It creates security, compliance, and integration risks that bypass governance controls

Answer

Shadow IT bypasses security reviews, compliance checks, and architectural standards, creating hidden risks for integration projects.

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CSI IT Project Governance 3