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CISA Practice Question: Is the BEST indicator that an organization's data…
Which of the following is the BEST indicator that an organization's data security governance is effective?
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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Audit findings show compliance with data protection policies.
Audit findings showing compliance with data protection policies directly indicate that governance controls are working. Option A is incorrect because incident count is a lagging indicator. Option B is incorrect because training alone does not ensure compliance. Option D is incorrect because key count is not a measure of effectiveness.
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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Number of security incidents.
Why it's wrong here
Incidents can occur despite good governance.
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Percentage of employees trained.
Why it's wrong here
Training is an input, not an outcome.
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Audit findings show compliance with data protection policies.
Why this is correct
Compliance indicates governance is effective.
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Number of encryption keys managed.
Why it's wrong here
Quantity does not measure effectiveness.
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