AAIA AI Governance And Risk Practice Question
You are assessing 'Model Security'. Which attack vector specifically exploits the AI training phase?
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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Data poisoning
Data poisoning involves injecting malicious data into the training set to influence the model's behavior.
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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Man-in-the-middle attack
Why it's wrong here
This is a network security attack, not specific to the model training phase.
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Data poisoning
Why this is correct
This attack directly compromises the integrity of the training data during the development phase.
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Denial-of-service attack
Why it's wrong here
DOS targets availability, not the model's logic or training data integrity.
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Phishing attack
Why it's wrong here
Phishing targets human behavior, not the model's training process.
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Written and reviewed by Johnson Ajibi, MSc IT Security
Senior Network & Security Engineer · founder of Courseiva
Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official ISACA exam blueprint
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