ITPEC FE Morning October 2021 Question 77
Which of the following is a description of a CIO?
Explanation
The executive in charge of information management and information systems strategy — CIO stands for Chief Information Officer.
The CIO plans and carries out the information strategy that supports the business strategy: IT investment, the company-wide information systems plan, and information management. Each C-level title names the area its holder governs.
Answer (b)
Why not others:
- •(a) — finance, fund-raising and financial reporting belong to the CFO (Chief Financial Officer)
- •(c) — technology strategy and R&D plans belong to the CTO (Chief Technology Officer)
- •(d) — planning business strategy and running the business belong to the CEO and COO (Chief Executive and Chief Operating Officer)
Key rule: Read the middle letter of a C-level title: Information for the CIO, Technology for the CTO, Finance for the CFO, Operations for the COO.
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