CGEIT Risk Optimization Practice Question
An IT project is failing to deliver promised business value. What is the most likely governance failure?
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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Inadequate alignment between IT risk management and business value objectives.
Value delivery is directly linked to effective risk and performance management.
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 IT team was not using the latest programming language.
Why it's wrong here
Language choice rarely causes total project failure.
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Inadequate alignment between IT risk management and business value objectives.
Why this is correct
If IT is not aligned with business value, it will fail to deliver results.
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The IT budget was slightly over the projected amount.
Why it's wrong here
Minor budget overruns are common and do not cause failure.
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The project manager lacked a certification.
Why it's wrong here
Certifications are not a primary driver of project success.
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Written and reviewed by Johnson Ajibi, MSc IT Security
Senior Network & Security Engineer · founder of Courseiva
Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official ISACA exam blueprint
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