CGEIT Benefits Realization Practice Question
An enterprise is adopting a 'Benefits-led' approach to IT governance. Which artifact is the most critical for documenting the causal link between IT-enabled outcomes and organizational strategy?
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 Benefits Dependency Map (BDM).
A Benefits Dependency Map (or Benefit Map) explicitly links the IT investment to intermediate capabilities and final business outcomes, proving the causal chain.
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 Project Charter.
Why it's wrong here
The charter defines the scope and objectives of a project, not the causal relationship to strategic benefits.
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The Balanced Scorecard (BSC).
Why it's wrong here
The BSC tracks performance metrics but does not visualize the causal path of realization for specific investments.
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The IT Strategy document.
Why it's wrong here
The IT strategy defines direction but does not map the causal chain of specific benefits.
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The Benefits Dependency Map (BDM).
Why this is correct
The BDM is the standard tool for showing the logical, causal links between project outputs, outcomes, and enterprise benefits.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official ISACA exam blueprint
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