CGEIT Benefits Realization Practice Question
A project manager is calculating the Return on Investment (ROI) for an IT infrastructure upgrade. Which factor must be included in the 'Investment Cost' component of the ROI calculation?
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 training costs for staff to operate the new infrastructure.
Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) includes not just acquisition, but implementation and operational overheads.
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 depreciation schedule of existing legacy assets.
Why it's wrong here
Depreciation is an accounting adjustment, not a direct cash investment cost.
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The training costs for staff to operate the new infrastructure.
Why this is correct
Implementation costs, such as training, are critical components of the total investment cost.
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The projected increase in annual sales revenue.
Why it's wrong here
This is a benefit, not a cost.
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The market value of competitor technology.
Why it's wrong here
Market value of external technology is irrelevant to internal project ROI.
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