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CISA Practice Question: Which TWO of the following are essential…
Which TWO of the following are essential components of a business case for a new system?
⚠ Common exam trap
Many exam-takers confuse project management deliverables (like schedules and detailed architectures) with the strategic and financial justification required in a business case, leading them to select implementation schedule or detailed system architecture instead of the correct options.
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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Alignment with business strategy.
A business case must justify the investment in a new system by demonstrating how it supports the organization's strategic goals and provides net financial benefit. Alignment with business strategy (C) ensures the system directly enables key objectives, while cost-benefit analysis (E) quantifies the expected return on investment, making both essential for approval.
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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Implementation schedule.
Why it's wrong here
Schedule is developed after approval.
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Detailed system architecture.
Why it's wrong here
Architecture comes after approval.
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Alignment with business strategy.
Why this is correct
Ensures project supports organizational goals.
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Risk assessment for all identified risks.
Why it's wrong here
Risk assessment is important but not always a separate component; often part of analysis.
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Cost-benefit analysis.
Why this is correct
Quantifies investment justification.
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