AAISM AI Technologies And Controls Practice Question
Which tool is best for managing 'Secrets' (like database passwords or API keys) used by your AI training pipeline?
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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HashiCorp Vault
Secrets management services (AWS Secrets Manager, HashiCorp Vault) are the secure way to manage credentials.
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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Hardcoded variables in the training script
Why it's wrong here
Hardcoding is a security vulnerability.
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A public Github repository
Why it's wrong here
Public repos are insecure for secrets.
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An Excel spreadsheet on a shared drive
Why it's wrong here
This is a high-risk security practice.
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HashiCorp Vault
Why this is correct
Vault provides centralized, secure secret management.
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Written and reviewed by Johnson Ajibi, MSc IT Security
Senior Network & Security Engineer · founder of Courseiva
Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official ISACA exam blueprint
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