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CISA QUESTION #1767
Question 1
The presence of a shadow organization — two groups performing similar functions in different departments — is most indicative of which condition?
  • Dual support coverage for improved redundancy
  • A trust-based delegation of authority
  • Executive distrust or a failure to integrate departments✔️
  • A cooperative sponsor practicing proper separation of duties
Correct Answer Explanation
Shadow organizations arise from executive distrust or integration failures. They create inefficiencies including duplicated effort, conflicting strategies, violations of separation of duties, and significantly higher combined costs to the organization.