ISC Leadership And Organizational Management Practice Question
As an ISSMP developing a security governance program, which THREE of the following activities are essential to ensure the program remains effective and compliant?
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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Establishing a formal security steering committee
Governance requires continuous monitoring, clear policy oversight, and defined accountability structures, which are achieved through these three activities.
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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Directly managing all firewall configurations manually
Why it's wrong here
This is an operational management task, not a governance activity.
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Establishing a formal security steering committee
Why this is correct
Provides the governance structure and oversight required.
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Assigning clear roles and responsibilities for security tasks
Why this is correct
Establishes the accountability required for effective governance.
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Reviewing security policy compliance through regular audits
Why this is correct
Ensures that the defined governance is actually followed.
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Increasing the number of help desk tickets handled daily
Why it's wrong here
This is a performance metric for IT operations, not a governance activity.
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Written and reviewed by Johnson Ajibi, MSc IT Security
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official (ISC)² exam blueprint
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