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CISA Practice Question: Which THREE of the following are common…
Which THREE of the following are common challenges when implementing a bring-your-own-device (BYOD) policy that affect information systems operations? (Select exactly 3.)
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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Difficulty in enforcing data encryption and remote wipe capabilities
Options A, D, and E are correct. BYOD introduces security risks such as difficulty enforcing data encryption and remote wipe (A), incompatibility between corporate apps and various platforms (D), and increased risk of malware from unmanaged devices (E). Option B is an advantage, not a challenge. Option C is a potential benefit, not a common challenge.
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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Difficulty in enforcing data encryption and remote wipe capabilities
Why this is correct
Ensuring data security on personal devices is challenging.
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Reduced hardware procurement costs for the organization
Why it's wrong here
Cost reduction is a benefit, not a challenge.
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Increased employee productivity due to device familiarity
Why it's wrong here
This is a benefit, not a challenge.
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Incompatibility between corporate applications and various device platforms
Why this is correct
Diverse devices may not support all enterprise apps, causing operational issues.
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Increased risk of malware infections due to unmanaged devices
Why this is correct
Personal devices may lack security controls, increasing infection risk.
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