AAISM AI Technologies And Controls Practice Question
When using a 'Managed AI API' service, what is the best practice for handling API keys?
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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Store keys in a secure Secrets Manager
API keys should never be hardcoded; they should be stored in secrets managers like AWS Secrets Manager or Azure Key Vault.
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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Hardcode keys in the application source code
Why it's wrong here
Hardcoding leads to credential compromise.
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Email keys to team members for easy access
Why it's wrong here
Email is not a secure medium for secrets.
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Embed keys in the public Git repository
Why it's wrong here
This is a critical security violation.
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Store keys in a secure Secrets Manager
Why this is correct
Secrets management is the industry standard for credential protection.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official ISACA exam blueprint
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