CAS-004 Governance, Risk, and Compliance Practice Question
A financial institution must comply with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX). Which of the following is a primary focus of SOX compliance?
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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Accuracy and reliability of financial reporting
SOX focuses on internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR) and requires management to assess and report on the effectiveness of these controls, which includes IT controls that impact financial data.
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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Security of credit card transactions
Why it's wrong here
This is PCI DSS.
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Privacy of health information
Why it's wrong here
This is HIPAA.
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Protection of personally identifiable information (PII)
Why it's wrong here
This is more relevant to GDPR or HIPAA.
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Accuracy and reliability of financial reporting
Why this is correct
SOX is about financial integrity and internal controls.
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