CGEIT Benefits Realization Practice Question
If an IT investment's benefits are being realized faster than planned, what is the governance board's role?
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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Analyze the cause of the acceleration to see if it can be replicated in other projects.
Accelerated benefit realization may offer opportunities to reinvest or adjust the portfolio strategy.
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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Analyze the cause of the acceleration to see if it can be replicated in other projects.
Why this is correct
Identifying best practices from accelerated projects enhances future portfolio performance.
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Terminate the project immediately to save remaining funds.
Why it's wrong here
Early termination might prevent full realization of secondary benefits.
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Double the budget to see if benefits can be increased even further.
Why it's wrong here
Budgeting needs to be justified, not increased arbitrarily.
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Ignore the acceleration and continue with the original plan.
Why it's wrong here
This misses potential value optimization opportunities.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official ISACA exam blueprint
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