AAIR AI Risk Governance And Framework Integration Practice Question
An organization is using a centralized AI Governance structure. What is the biggest risk of this approach compared to a decentralized one?
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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Operational bottlenecks and delayed AI project timelines.
Centralization can create 'bottlenecks' that slow down innovation and delay deployment.
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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Higher infrastructure costs.
Why it's wrong here
Centralization usually optimizes costs through resource sharing.
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Lack of standardized policy.
Why it's wrong here
Centralization actually promotes standardization.
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Operational bottlenecks and delayed AI project timelines.
Why this is correct
Centralized oversight teams often become overburdened, slowing down delivery.
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Increased risk of shadow AI.
Why it's wrong here
Decentralization is more prone to shadow AI than centralization.
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