Which of the following are appropriate functions for an IT steering committee?

An IT steering committee provides governance oversight over IT strategy, priorities, resources, major initiatives, technology direction, and alignment with business objectives. It is appropriate for the committee to monitor the adequacy of software and hardware, assess the effects of new technology, and provide broad oversight of implementation, training, and operation of new systems. However, assessing the technical adequacy of detailed standards for systems design and programming is usually a technical management or IT architecture responsibility, not a broad steering committee function. Internal audit should evaluate whether the IT steering committee has a clear charter, appropriate membership, documented decisions, risk oversight, project prioritization, and alignment with organizational strategy. The appropriate functions are 2, 3, and 4, making Option D correct.