CGEIT Benefits Realization Practice Question
When benefits are reported as 'percentage of goal achieved', what is a potential risk?
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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Percentages may hide the underlying absolute values and total costs.
Percentages can mask the absolute scale of the benefit or the cost incurred to achieve it.
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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Percentages are too difficult for stakeholders to understand.
Why it's wrong here
Percentages are a standard reporting format.
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Percentages cannot be calculated for IT projects.
Why it's wrong here
They can be calculated for many metrics.
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Percentages are always accurate.
Why it's wrong here
They can be misleading.
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Percentages may hide the underlying absolute values and total costs.
Why this is correct
A high percentage of a small goal may look better than a low percentage of a massive goal.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official ISACA exam blueprint
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