CISA Certified Information Systems Auditor – Question2585

An IT steering committee should review information systems PRIMARILY to assess:

A.
whether IT processes support business requirements.
B. if proposed system functionality is adequate
C. the stability of existing software.
D. the complexity of installed technology.

Correct Answer: A

Explanation:

Explanation:
The role of an IT steering committee is to ensure that the IS department is in harmony with the organization’s mission and objectives. To ensure this, the committee must determine whether IS processes support the business requirements. Assessing proposed additional functionality and evaluating software stability and the complexity of technology are too narrow in scope to ensure that IT processes are, in fact, supporting the organization’s goals.