AAIR AI Risk Program Management Practice Question
What is 'Shadow AI'?
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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AI used without formal approval or oversight
Shadow AI refers to AI tools or models used within an organization without the knowledge or approval of the IT/Risk governance teams.
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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A marketing term for new AI tools
Why it's wrong here
It is a governance risk term.
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A feature in a programming language
Why it's wrong here
It is not a programming feature.
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AI used without formal approval or oversight
Why this is correct
This represents an unmanaged risk.
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An AI model that only works in the dark
Why it's wrong here
This is a literal/incorrect interpretation.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official ISACA exam blueprint
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