Isaca Exam CGEIT Topic 4 Question 59 Discussion

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Question #: 59
Topic #: 4

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What is the PRIMARY objective for performing an IT due diligence review prior to the acquisition of a competitor?

ADocument the competitor's governance structure.

BEnsure that the competitor understands significant IT risks.

CAssess the status of the risk profile of the competitor.

DDetermine whether the competitor is using industry-accepted practices.

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Suggested Answer: C

by Bernardine at May 29, 2023, 01:33 AM

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Franklyn

1 months ago

Okay, but what if the competitor is using a totally rad, cutting-edge IT system that's not 'industry-accepted'? Shouldn't we still look into that?

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Casie

1 months ago

Haha, I bet the IT team is going to have a field day with this one. 'Cause you know they're just dying to document the competitor's governance structure. Real groundbreaking stuff.

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Tambra

1 months ago

D seems like the most logical choice to me. Determining if they're using industry-accepted practices is crucial for evaluating their compatibility with our company.

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Gerardo

7 days ago

Documenting their governance structure can also provide valuable insights, so A is not to be overlooked.

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Hobert

13 days ago

It's also important to assess their risk profile, so C is crucial as well.

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Ahmed

1 months ago

I agree, D is important for ensuring a smooth integration.

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Noe

2 months ago

I think B is the way to go. Ensuring the competitor understands the risks is key to making an informed decision, right? Can't have any surprises down the line.

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