AAISM AI Risk Management Practice Question
An organization is using an LLM-based agent. What is the primary risk associated with 'indirect prompt injection' in this environment?
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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External data retrieved by the agent contains instructions that override system prompts.
Indirect prompt injection occurs when malicious data is embedded in a retrieved document that instructs the LLM to perform unintended actions.
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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The model produces hallucinatory facts.
Why it's wrong here
Hallucinations are reliability issues, not injection-based security breaches.
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The API key for the LLM is exposed in the code.
Why it's wrong here
This is a credential management issue, not an injection attack.
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The training data includes PII of users.
Why it's wrong here
This is a data privacy risk, not an indirect injection issue.
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External data retrieved by the agent contains instructions that override system prompts.
Why this is correct
This is the definition of indirect prompt injection where the LLM executes malicious input.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official ISACA exam blueprint
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