CISM Information Security Governance Practice Question
An organization is designing a policy exception management process. Which THREE elements are critical for this process to be effective?
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Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Approval by the CISO or designated authority
Effective exception management requires formal documentation, time limits, and review by appropriate authority to prevent misuse.
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Approval by the CISO or designated authority
Why this is correct
Ensures consistent decision-making and oversight.
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Automatic approval if no response within 24 hours
Why it's wrong here
This bypasses proper review and could lead to security gaps.
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Formal documentation of the exception request
Why this is correct
Ensures traceability and accountability.
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Ability for any employee to request an exception
Why it's wrong here
While requests should be possible, unrestricted access without controls is not critical and could be abused.
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An expiration date for the exception
Why this is correct
Prevents indefinite exceptions; requires periodic reassessment.
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