AAIA AI Operations Practice Question
When auditing an AI pipeline, where should 'Environment Variables' be stored to ensure security?
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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Secrets Manager
Secrets/variables should be stored in a Secrets Manager, not in the code or environment files.
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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Git repository
Why it's wrong here
Security risk.
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Hardcoded in script
Why it's wrong here
Security risk.
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Publicly accessible folder
Why it's wrong here
Security risk.
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Secrets Manager
Why this is correct
Secure storage.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official ISACA exam blueprint
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