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PECB ISO-IEC-42001-Lead-Auditor Exam - Topic 6 Question 14 Discussion

Posted by Beatriz on May 05, 2026 at 03:56 PM

During an audit, the auditor employed data analytic technology to identify anomalies and unusual patterns in the decision-making processes of an AI system used by a financial institution to approve or reject loan applications. Which data analytic technology did the auditor use?

Suggested Answer: C

The auditor used Data Mining.

Data mining involves exploring large datasets to identify patterns, anomalies, or relationships.

ISO/IEC 20546:2019 Clause 3.5 defines data mining as: ''The process of discovering patterns, correlations, anomalies, and associations within large datasets.''

In ISO/IEC 42001:2023, auditors are encouraged in Clause 9.2.2 to use appropriate technological tools to analyze AI system behavior, including using big data technologies for pattern recognition during audits.


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24 comments · newest first
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Raina 2 days ago
Good point! Data mining is definitely the best choice here.
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Edmond 7 days ago
C) Data mining is more focused on extracting insights from large datasets.
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Susana 12 days ago
True, but it can still be relevant in analyzing trends.
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Launa 17 days ago
But predictive analytics is more about forecasting, not just identifying anomalies.
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Raina 23 days ago
I'm leaning towards A) Predictive analytics. It could help in forecasting decisions.
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Edmond 28 days ago
I agree, data mining makes sense for finding patterns.
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Susana 1 month ago
I think it's C) Data mining. It fits the context well.
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Louis 1 month ago
Right, visual analytics is more about displaying data, not analyzing it.
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Heike 1 month ago
D) Visual analytics could help present the findings, but it’s not the main tech used.
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Leslie 2 months ago
I feel confident about C too. It’s commonly used in audits for this purpose.
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Olene 2 months ago
C) Data mining is definitely the best choice. It’s all about extracting insights.
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Vanna 2 months ago
True, but predictive analytics is more about forecasting, not just identifying anomalies.
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Crissy 2 months ago
But what about A) Predictive analytics? It could also apply here.
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Andree 2 months ago
I agree, data mining makes sense for finding patterns.
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Bulah 2 months ago
I think it's C) Data mining. It fits the context well.
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Nadine 3 months ago
Surprised they didn't mention text analytics at all!
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Aliza 3 months ago
Wait, are we sure it wasn't D) Visual analytics?
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Annmarie 3 months ago
Definitely C) Data mining, that's what they do!
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Leota 3 months ago
I think it could be A) Predictive analytics too.
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Cyril 3 months ago
I'm pretty sure it was C) Data mining.
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Selene 4 months ago
I practiced a similar question, and I think data mining is the best fit because it specifically looks for anomalies in data.
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Kaycee 5 months ago
I feel like visual analytics could be a possibility too, especially if they were trying to present the anomalies in a clear way.
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Billye 5 months ago
I'm not entirely sure, but I remember something about predictive analytics being used for forecasting outcomes. Could that apply to loan approvals?
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Magnolia 5 months ago
I think the auditor might have used data mining since it focuses on discovering patterns in large datasets, which seems relevant here.
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