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CISA Practice Question: Is developing a policy on acceptable use of…
An organization is developing a policy on acceptable use of company IT resources. Which of the following should be included to support effective governance?
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Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Consequences of non-compliance
An acceptable use policy should clearly define what constitutes acceptable and unacceptable use, including consequences for violations. This supports governance by establishing rules and accountability.
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Detailed technical configuration standards
Why it's wrong here
Technical standards are separate documents, not part of an acceptable use policy.
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Consequences of non-compliance
Why this is correct
Including consequences ensures that the policy is enforceable and supports governance.
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Service level targets for IT support
Why it's wrong here
Service level targets are part of service level management, not acceptable use.
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Procedures for incident response
Why it's wrong here
Incident response procedures are operational and should be in a separate document.
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