AAIA AI Governance And Risk Practice Question
A firm uses a third-party AI service. Which control is most critical to ensure compliance with the firm's own AI governance policy?
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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Including AI-specific compliance requirements in the vendor service-level agreement (SLA)
Supply chain risk management requires mapping vendor controls to internal governance requirements.
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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Including AI-specific compliance requirements in the vendor service-level agreement (SLA)
Why this is correct
Contractual obligations are the primary mechanism for enforcing internal standards on external partners.
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Conducting weekly penetration tests on the vendor's office premises
Why it's wrong here
Physical site tests are not relevant to software service compliance.
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Requesting the vendor's employee turnover rates for the last fiscal year
Why it's wrong here
Turnover is a business health indicator, not an AI governance control.
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Requiring the vendor to submit copies of all their marketing brochures
Why it's wrong here
Marketing materials are irrelevant to AI risk and compliance.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official ISACA exam blueprint
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