CISA Protection of Information Assets Practice Question
During a privacy audit, the IS auditor discovers that the organization does not have a complete data inventory. What is the PRIMARY risk associated with this finding?
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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Inability to fulfill data subject access requests within required timeframes
Without knowing where PII is stored and processed, the organization cannot effectively protect it, respond to data subject requests, or ensure compliance with privacy regulations like GDPR.
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 likelihood of data breaches
Why it's wrong here
While possible, the primary risk is inability to manage PII properly.
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Inability to fulfill data subject access requests within required timeframes
Why this is correct
This is a direct consequence of not knowing where PII resides.
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Higher costs for data storage
Why it's wrong here
Not directly related to data inventory.
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Difficulty in encrypting data at rest
Why it's wrong here
Encryption can be implemented without a full inventory.
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