CGEIT Benefits Realization Practice Question
An organization realizes its IT strategy is not yielding the expected business benefits. What is the most effective approach to remediate this?
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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Perform a strategic alignment review to identify gaps between IT capabilities and business needs.
The strategy itself must be reviewed and re-aligned with business goals, possibly leading to a shift in the portfolio.
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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Increase the frequency of software deployments.
Why it's wrong here
Deploying faster doesn't help if the wrong things are being built.
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Cancel all current IT projects.
Why it's wrong here
This is a drastic measure that may disrupt core operations.
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Perform a strategic alignment review to identify gaps between IT capabilities and business needs.
Why this is correct
Alignment review ensures IT is focusing on the right things to generate value.
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Immediately hire more IT staff.
Why it's wrong here
More staff won't fix a misaligned strategy.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official ISACA exam blueprint
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