CGEIT Benefits Realization Practice Question
A project is expected to deliver cost savings through automation. Which metric is the best indicator of this benefit?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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The reduction in manual labor hours per transaction.
The reduction in labor hours or headcount cost is a direct measure of automation benefits.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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The number of users trained on the new system.
Why it's wrong here
Training metrics indicate adoption, not the resulting efficiency benefit.
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The number of systems upgraded.
Why it's wrong here
This is an output, not a measure of the benefit.
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The total budget spent on software licenses.
Why it's wrong here
This is a cost, not a benefit.
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The reduction in manual labor hours per transaction.
Why this is correct
This directly quantifies the efficiency gain (the benefit).
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official ISACA exam blueprint
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