CISM Information Security Governance Practice Question
Which of the following is the PRIMARY benefit of having a formal policy exception management process?
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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Ensuring consistent treatment of exceptions with proper risk acceptance
A formal process ensures that exceptions are documented, reviewed, and approved, reducing uncontrolled risk.
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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Eliminating all security risks
Why it's wrong here
Exceptions are risks that are accepted, not eliminated.
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Reducing the number of security policies
Why it's wrong here
Exceptions do not reduce policies.
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Ensuring consistent treatment of exceptions with proper risk acceptance
Why this is correct
Formal process ensures exceptions are managed consistently and risks are accepted by appropriate authority.
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Automating policy enforcement
Why it's wrong here
Exception management is about waiving enforcement, not automating it.
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