ISACA Exam Questions

Which of the following is the PRIMARY objective of an IT performance measurement process?

Which of the following is the PRIMARY objective of an IT performance measurement process?

A.
Minimize errors

B.
Gather performance data

C.
Establish performance baselines

D.
Optimize performance

Explanation:
An IT performance measurement process can be used to optimize performance, measure and
manage products/services, assure accountability and make budget decisions. Minimizing errors is an
aspect of performance, but not the primary objective of performance management. Gathering
performance data is a phase of IT measurement process and would be used to evaluate the
performance against previously established performance baselines.