CISA Protection of Information Assets Practice Question
An organization uses shared accounts for system administration. Which of the following is the MOST significant audit 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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Lack of individual accountability and audit trail
Shared accounts make it impossible to attribute actions to specific individuals, leading to loss of audit trail and non-repudiation. This is critical for forensic investigations and accountability.
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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Increased complexity of password management
Why it's wrong here
While true, it is less significant than loss of accountability.
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Lack of individual accountability and audit trail
Why this is correct
This is the primary concern with shared accounts.
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Violation of segregation of duties
Why it's wrong here
Shared accounts do not necessarily violate segregation of duties if used within a team.
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Higher risk of password sharing outside the team
Why it's wrong here
This is a symptom, not the core issue.
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