CISA Protection of Information Assets Practice Question
An organization has a clean desk policy. Which of the following is the BEST audit procedure to test compliance with this policy?
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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Conduct unannounced walkthroughs of work areas.
Direct observation provides the most reliable evidence of compliance.
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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Interview employees about their understanding of the policy.
Why it's wrong here
Interviews rely on self-reporting, which may not reflect actual practice.
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Review security awareness training records.
Why it's wrong here
Training records show awareness, not actual behavior.
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Review incident reports related to lost documents.
Why it's wrong here
Incident reports are reactive and may not capture non-compliance.
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Conduct unannounced walkthroughs of work areas.
Why this is correct
Unannounced walkthroughs reveal actual compliance.
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