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CISM Practice Question: Which TWO of the following are key…
Which TWO of the following are key responsibilities of an information security governance committee?
⚠ Common exam trap
A common mix-up: candidates confuse governance-level responsibilities (policy approval, strategy review) with operational or tactical tasks (vulnerability assessments, daily monitoring), or they mistakenly assign risk appetite setting to the governance committee instead of the board of directors.
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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Approve major changes to information security policies.
The information security governance committee is a high-level body responsible for strategic oversight. Approving major changes to information security policies (Option C) is a core governance function, ensuring that policy updates align with business objectives and regulatory requirements before implementation. This is distinct from operational tasks like vulnerability assessments or daily monitoring.
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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Perform vulnerability assessments on critical systems.
Why it's wrong here
Technical assessments are not a governance committee responsibility.
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Set the organization's risk appetite.
Why it's wrong here
Risk appetite is set by the board of directors.
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Approve major changes to information security policies.
Why this is correct
Policy approval is a key governance function.
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Review and approve the information security strategy.
Why this is correct
The committee provides strategic direction.
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Conduct daily monitoring of security events.
Why it's wrong here
This is an operational task, not governance.
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