CISM Information Security Programme Practice Question
A security manager is developing OKRs for the security team. Which TWO key results are appropriate leading indicators? (Select TWO)
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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Complete 100% of privileged access reviews quarterly
Leading indicators are proactive; patch compliance reflects current security posture, and access review completion indicates governance effectiveness.
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Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
- ✓
Complete 100% of privileged access reviews quarterly
Why this is correct
Access review completion is a leading indicator for IAM governance.
- ✗
Achieve zero critical vulnerabilities in external scans
Why it's wrong here
This is a lagging outcome of vulnerability management.
- ✗
Reduce number of data breaches by 20%
Why it's wrong here
This is a lagging indicator based on past incidents.
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Achieve 95% patch compliance within 30 days of release
Why this is correct
Patch compliance is a leading indicator of vulnerability management effectiveness.
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Decrease mean time to detect (MTTD) to under 1 hour
Why it's wrong here
MTTD is a lagging indicator of detection capability.
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