CISA · Question #419
When reviewing whether IT investments are meeting business objectives, which of the following evaluations would be MOST useful?
The correct answer is A. Realized return on investment (ROI) versus projected ROI. Comparing realized ROI to projected ROI directly measures whether the IT investment is delivering the business value that was originally justified. The projected ROI represents the expected benefit used to approve the investment and reflects the intended business objectives. If r
Question
When reviewing whether IT investments are meeting business objectives, which of the following evaluations would be MOST useful?
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- ARealized return on investment (ROI) versus projected ROI
- BActual return on investment (ROI) versus industry average ROI
- CA break-even analysis
- DBudgeted spend versus actual spend
How the community answered
(48 responses)- A79% (38)
- B2% (1)
- C13% (6)
- D6% (3)
Explanation
Comparing realized ROI to projected ROI directly measures whether the IT investment is delivering the business value that was originally justified. The projected ROI represents the expected benefit used to approve the investment and reflects the intended business objectives. If realized ROI matches or exceeds projections, the investment is meeting its objectives. Industry average ROI (B) benchmarks against peers but not against the organization's own goals. Break-even analysis (C) and budgeted versus actual spend (D) address financial efficiency, not whether business objectives are being achieved.
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