AAISM AI Risk Management Practice Question
Which TWO factors contribute to 'Model Obsolescence' risk?
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
✓
Availability of superior, more efficient alternatives.
Obsolescence occurs when models become ineffective due to changing data distributions (drift) or superior new models.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
- ✓
Availability of superior, more efficient alternatives.
Why this is correct
The existence of better tech makes old models obsolete.
- ✗
The model has reached its maximum iteration count.
Why it's wrong here
Iteration count is not a risk metric.
- ✓
Significant changes in production data distribution.
Why this is correct
This leads to performance degradation and obsolescence.
- ✗
The training data was encrypted.
Why it's wrong here
This is a security feature, not a risk factor for obsolescence.
- ✗
The model is stored on a local server.
Why it's wrong here
Storage location is not a factor in obsolescence.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official ISACA exam blueprint
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