AI0-001 AI Security, Ethics and Governance Practice Question
Which AI governance framework is specifically designed by the U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to help organizations manage AI risks?
⚠ Common exam trap
The AI0-001 exam often tests candidates by listing well-known frameworks or regulations (like ISO/IEC 27001 or GDPR) that are related to security or privacy but are not AI-specific, leading candidates to confuse general governance with the NIST AI RMF.
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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NIST AI Risk Management Framework
The NIST AI Risk Management Framework (AI RMF) is the specific governance framework developed by the U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology to help organizations manage AI risks, including those related to trustworthiness, fairness, and robustness. It provides a structured approach for identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks throughout the AI lifecycle, aligning with NIST's role in setting standards for cybersecurity and risk management.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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ISO/IEC 27001
Why it's wrong here
ISO/IEC 27001 is an international information security management standard covering confidentiality, integrity and availability controls, not AI-specific risk management. It is tempting because it is a recognised governance framework, but it was published by ISO and IEC rather than NIST, and addresses information security generally.
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COBIT
Why it's wrong here
COBIT is ISACA's IT governance and management framework, addressing enterprise technology oversight rather than AI risk. Its governance focus makes it tempting, but it was not designed by NIST and contains no AI-specific risk management guidance such as the NIST AI Risk Management Framework provides.
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NIST AI Risk Management Framework
Why this is correct
The NIST AI Risk Management Framework provides voluntary guidance structured around govern, map, measure and manage functions, specifically for managing AI risks. It is the NIST-published framework, unlike ISO/IEC 42001 or the EU AI Act, which originate elsewhere.
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GDPR
Why it's wrong here
GDPR is the European Union's data protection regulation, imposing legal obligations on processing personal data, not an AI risk management framework. Its governance and compliance connotations make it tempting, but it originates from the EU legislature, not NIST, and predates modern AI-specific risk guidance.
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