CISA Certified Information Systems Auditor – Question2697

The MAJOR consideration for an IS auditor reviewing an organization's IT project portfolio is the:

A.
IT budget.
B. existing IT environment.
C. business plan.
D. investment plan.

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

Explanation:
One of the most important reasons for which projects get funded is how well a project meets an organization’s strategic objectives. Portfolio management takes a holistic view of a company’s overall IT strategy. IT strategy should be aligned with the business strategy and, hence, reviewing the business plan should be the major consideration. Choices A, B and D are important but secondary to the importance of reviewing the business plan,