Episode 82 — Spot Distractors on AAIR Questions: What Sounds Right but Fails (Non-ECO Exam Strategy)
The AAIR exam is designed to test your ability to distinguish between high-value risk management and common industry misconceptions. This episode teaches you how to identify and eliminate "distractors"—answer choices that sound plausible or use correct terminology but do not actually address the core problem presented in the question. For the certification, candidates must be wary of "technical-only" solutions to governance problems and "overly aggressive" mitigations that ignore business value. We discuss the pattern of distractors that suggest a "perfect" solution where a "reasonable" one is required by the framework. Understanding how these distractors are constructed allows you to narrow your options quickly and focus on the answers that align with the ISACA's emphasis on enterprise-wide, risk-based decision-making. By refining your ability to spot these traps, you reduce the likelihood of making unforced errors and improve your overall accuracy on the most challenging items of the exam. Produced by BareMetalCyber.com, where you’ll find more cyber audio courses, books, and information to strengthen your educational path. Also, if you want to stay up to date with the latest news, visit DailyCyber.News for a newsletter you can use, and a daily podcast you can commute with.
