AAIR AI Risk Program Management Practice Question
Which phase of the AI lifecycle is most critical for initial risk mitigation?
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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Design and Problem Formulation.
Risk mitigation is most effective during the Design phase, before the model is developed, to avoid costly re-engineering.
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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Deployment.
Why it's wrong here
Deployment is too late for primary risk mitigation.
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Decommissioning.
Why it's wrong here
Decommissioning is the final step and not where primary risk mitigation occurs.
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Model Monitoring.
Why it's wrong here
Monitoring is a detective control, not a proactive design control.
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Design and Problem Formulation.
Why this is correct
Addressing risks at the design stage is the most efficient way to ensure safety and ethical alignment.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official ISACA exam blueprint
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