A CEO wants to establish a governance framework to facilitate the alignment of IT and...

 A defined enterprise architecture (EA) is a key requirement of a governance framework to facilitate the alignment of IT and business strategies. An EA is a blueprint that describes the current and future state of the organization’s structure, processes, information, and technology, as well as the principles and standards that guide their design and evolution. An EA helps to align IT and business strategies by providing a common vision, language, and framework for the organization, and by ensuring that the IT investments and initiatives support the business goals and objectives. An EA also helps to optimize the performance, efficiency, and effectiveness of the IT function and its services, and to manage the risks and changes associated with IT. An EA can be developed and maintained using various methodologies and frameworks, such as TOGAF, Zachman, or FEAF. References: CGEIT Exam Content Outline | ISACA1, CGEIT Review Manual (Digital Version), What is enterprise architecture? A framework for transformation | CIO2, Enterprise Architecture: Definition, Benefits & Examples3