ISC Leadership And Organizational Management Practice Question
Which THREE of the following are common indicators that a security program is failing to align with business objectives?
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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Increase in unauthorized technology use (Shadow IT)
Lack of executive support, high levels of friction, and shadow IT are all strong indicators of a disconnect between security strategy and business goals.
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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Increase in unauthorized technology use (Shadow IT)
Why this is correct
This shows that business units are solving problems without IT/security approval.
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Employees consistently bypassing security controls
Why this is correct
This indicates that controls are creating too much friction for the business.
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Security budget is lower than the IT budget
Why it's wrong here
This is not inherently an indicator of misalignment.
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The security team is located in the basement
Why it's wrong here
Physical location is not a reliable indicator of alignment.
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Lack of visibility or support from senior leadership
Why this is correct
This confirms that security is not viewed as a business enabler by the board.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official (ISC)² exam blueprint
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