CGEIT Benefits Realization 1

Question 1

Which activity is MOST essential when establishing a benefits realization framework for an IT investment?

Accepted Answer

Defining measurable business outcomes tied to strategic goals

Answer

A benefits realization framework must link measurable outcomes directly to strategic goals so progress can be tracked and value confirmed.

Question 2

A benefits realization plan PRIMARILY ensures that:

Accepted Answer

IT investments deliver intended business value over time

Answer

A benefits realization plan tracks whether IT investments produce the intended business value throughout and after implementation.

Question 3

Who holds ULTIMATE accountability for benefits realization in CGEIT governance?

Accepted Answer

Business sponsor or executive owner

Answer

The business sponsor or executive owner is ultimately accountable because they authorized the investment and are responsible for the business outcomes.

Question 4

Which metric BEST demonstrates that IT benefits have been realized?

Accepted Answer

Improvement in a KPI directly linked to the business case

Answer

A KPI directly tied to the original business case provides direct evidence that the promised benefit has materialized.

Question 5

In benefits realization management, a 'benefits owner' is BEST described as:

Accepted Answer

A business manager responsible for achieving a specific benefit

Answer

A benefits owner is a named business manager accountable for ensuring a specific benefit is achieved after implementation.

CGEIT - Certified in the Governance of Enterprise IT Practice Test

CGEIT - Certified in the Governance of Enterprise IT Practice Test

CGEIT Benefits Realization 1