CISA Protection of Information Assets Practice Question
An IS auditor is reviewing the process for granting privileged access in a large organization. Which of the following findings should be of MOST concern?
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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Privileged access is granted without approval from the system owner
Privileged access requests must be properly authorized to prevent unauthorized elevation of privileges.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
- ✓
Privileged access is granted without approval from the system owner
Why this is correct
Lack of proper authorization increases the risk of inappropriate privilege assignment.
- ✗
Privileged accounts are not monitored in real-time
Why it's wrong here
Real-time monitoring is desirable but not as critical as proper authorization.
- ✗
Privileged access is reviewed quarterly
Why it's wrong here
Quarterly review is a good practice; not a concern.
- ✗
There is no segregation of duties for privileged users
Why it's wrong here
While important, the immediate concern is the lack of approval process.
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