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CISA Practice Question: An organization's IT policy review cycle is set…
An organization's IT policy review cycle is set to every two years. However, a new regulation requires immediate changes to data retention policies. What is the best course of action?
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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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Update the policy immediately through an exception process
Policy review cycles should be flexible to accommodate urgent regulatory changes; an immediate update is necessary.
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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Reduce the review cycle to annually
Why it's wrong here
This is a longer-term solution, but immediate action is needed.
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Update the policy immediately through an exception process
Why this is correct
An exception process allows for urgent changes outside the normal cycle.
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Wait until the next scheduled review to make changes
Why it's wrong here
Delaying could result in non-compliance.
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Ignore the regulation until the review
Why it's wrong here
Non-compliance is not acceptable.
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