GAQM ISO-IEC-LI Exam - Topic 1 Question 96 Discussion

Actual exam question for GAQM's ISO-IEC-LI exam

Question #: 96
Topic #: 1

What is the most important reason for applying the segregation of duties?

ASegregation of duties makes it clear who is responsible for what.

BSegregation of duties ensures that, when a person is absent, it can be investigated whether he or she has been committing fraud.

CTasks and responsibilities must be separated in order to minimize the opportunities for business assets to be misused or changed, whether the change be unauthorized or unintentional.

DSegregation of duties makes it easier for a person who is ready with his or her part of the work to take time off or to take over the work of another person.

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Suggested Answer: C

by Doyle at Apr 07, 2025, 05:06 PM

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Leonora

4 months ago

Not sure about B, can you really investigate fraud that way?

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Ashlyn

4 months ago

I think A is pretty important too, clear roles matter!

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Annmarie

4 months ago

Definitely C! It's all about minimizing misuse.

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Mindy

4 months ago

D seems a bit off, isn't it more about security than flexibility?

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Elbert

4 months ago

Totally agree with C, it's crucial for protecting assets!

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Kate

5 months ago

I agree with Reed, but I also think that making responsibilities clear is important too. It's tough to choose!

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Gary

5 months ago

I feel like all the options have some merit, but I can't quite recall which one was highlighted in our last review session.

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Reed

5 months ago

I remember a practice question that emphasized minimizing misuse of assets. I think option C might be the best answer here.

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Sarah

5 months ago

I think the main reason for segregation of duties is to prevent fraud, but I'm not sure if that's the only reason.

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Wilford

5 months ago

I'm a bit confused on this one. I'll have to review the differences between the answer choices more carefully before deciding.

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Arletta

6 months ago

I'm leaning towards A. Segregation of duties helps clarify who is responsible for what, which seems like the most important reason to me.

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Juan

6 months ago

Okay, I think C is the best answer. Segregating duties is about reducing the opportunities for things to be changed or misused, whether intentionally or not.

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Mica

6 months ago

Hmm, I'm a bit unsure between B and C. I'll have to think through the differences between ensuring fraud can be investigated and minimizing the risk of asset misuse.

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Malcom

6 months ago

I'm pretty confident this is C - segregation of duties is about minimizing the risk of misuse or unauthorized changes to business assets.

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Zona

11 months ago

Haha, imagine trying to cover for someone who's been embezzling funds. Segregation of duties is no joke!

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Karol

11 months ago

D is a good point, but C is the most critical reason in my opinion.

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Cyril

9 months ago

B) Segregation of duties ensures that, when a person is absent, it can be investigated whether he or she has been committing fraud.

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Izetta

10 months ago

C) Tasks and responsibilities must be separated in order to minimize the opportunities for business assets to be misused or changed, whether the change be unauthorized or unintentional.

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Leontine

10 months ago

A) Segregation of duties makes it clear who is responsible for what.

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Lashanda

11 months ago

B is also important. Investigating potential fraud is easier when duties are segregated.

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Avery

10 months ago

D) Segregation of duties makes it easier for a person who is ready with his or her part of the work to take time off or to take over the work of another person.

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Fidelia

10 months ago

C) Tasks and responsibilities must be separated in order to minimize the opportunities for business assets to be misused or changed, whether the change be unauthorized or unintentional.

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Yun

10 months ago

B) Segregation of duties ensures that, when a person is absent, it can be investigated whether he or she has been committing fraud.

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Franklyn

10 months ago

A) Segregation of duties makes it clear who is responsible for what.

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Antonio

11 months ago

I agree with C. It's crucial to separate responsibilities to protect the company's resources and information.

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Talia

10 months ago

B) Segregation of duties ensures that, when a person is absent, it can be investigated whether he or she has been committing fraud.

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Ricki

10 months ago

C) Tasks and responsibilities must be separated in order to minimize the opportunities for business assets to be misused or changed, whether the change be unauthorized or unintentional.

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