CGEIT IT Value Delivery and Portfolio Management

Question 1

IT portfolio management in CGEIT PRIMARILY ensures that:

Accepted Answer

The collective set of IT investments optimally supports business strategy

Answer

IT portfolio management takes a holistic view of all IT investments to ensure they collectively maximize strategic value rather than being managed in isolation.

Question 2

A 'project portfolio' differs from a 'project' in that a portfolio:

Accepted Answer

Comprises multiple projects managed collectively to optimize strategic value

Answer

A portfolio aggregates multiple projects and programs managed together so their combined investment delivers maximum strategic value.

Question 3

Which IT governance body is MOST responsible for making IT portfolio investment decisions?

Accepted Answer

IT Investment Committee or IT Steering Committee

Answer

The IT Investment or Steering Committee provides governance-level oversight of IT investments, balancing risk, value, and strategic alignment across the portfolio.

Question 4

The PRIMARY measure of IT value delivery in a governance context is:

Accepted Answer

The extent to which IT investments achieve their intended business outcomes

Answer

Value delivery is measured by whether IT investments actually produce the business outcomes they were intended to enable — not by project metrics or technology adoption.

Question 5

When balancing an IT investment portfolio, a governance board should PRIMARILY consider:

Accepted Answer

Strategic alignment, risk profile, expected return, and resource availability

Answer

Portfolio balance requires evaluating each investment's strategic fit, risk, expected return, and feasibility given available resources to optimize the total mix.

CGEIT - Certified in the Governance of Enterprise IT Practice Test

CGEIT - Certified in the Governance of Enterprise IT Practice Test

CGEIT IT Value Delivery and Portfolio Management