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CGEIT Benefits Realization Practice Question

Why should IT projects include a 'disbenefit' analysis in their business case?

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

To provide a transparent and realistic view of the project's impact.

Ignoring disbenefits makes the business case look artificially positive and leads to poor decision-making.

Answer analysis

Option-by-option breakdown

For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.

  • To increase the project budget.

    Why it's wrong here

    Disbenefit analysis is about accuracy, not budget inflation.

  • To reduce the amount of documentation required.

    Why it's wrong here

    It actually increases documentation.

  • To provide a transparent and realistic view of the project's impact.

    Why this is correct

    Full disclosure of both pros and cons is necessary for governance.

  • To satisfy the software vendor's requirements.

    Why it's wrong here

    Vendors don't require this analysis.

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