CISA Governance and Management of IT Practice Question
An organization has a policy requiring all employees to complete annual information security awareness training. Which of the following is the BEST way to verify 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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Review training completion records from the learning management system
Reviewing training completion records directly confirms that employees have completed the required annual information security awareness training. Option A (phishing simulation tests) evaluates susceptibility to phishing but does not verify training completion. Option B (surveying satisfaction) measures perception, not compliance. Option C (interviewing HR about content) does not provide evidence of individual completion.
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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Conduct phishing simulation tests
Why it's wrong here
Simulations test behavior, not policy compliance.
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Survey employees about their satisfaction with training
Why it's wrong here
Satisfaction does not indicate completion.
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Interview HR about training content
Why it's wrong here
Content is irrelevant to completion compliance.
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Review training completion records from the learning management system
Why this is correct
Records provide direct evidence of completion.
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