AAIA AI Operations Practice Question
An organization experiences 'Data Leakage' in a machine learning project. What is the most likely cause during the training process?
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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Using target data in training features
Using test/validation data during feature selection or training leads to leakage.
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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Using target data in training features
Why this is correct
Leads to artificial performance inflation.
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Using standard Python libraries
Why it's wrong here
Standard practice.
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Using secure cloud storage
Why it's wrong here
Best practice.
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Using too many GPUs
Why it's wrong here
Compute issue.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official ISACA exam blueprint
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