AIGP Artificial Intelligence Governance Professional Questions and Answers

Under the EU AI Act, high-risk AI systems likeCrime Buster9619 would require a detailed conformity assessment before being deployed in the EU market. This assessment ensures that the AI system complies with all relevant regulations and standards, addressing potential risks related to privacy, security, and discrimination. The company would not need to register the tool with the EU database (A), seek approval from an EU authority (B), or face a ban (D) as long as it meets the necessary conformity requirements​​​​.

Testing data is a subset of data used to provide a robust evaluation of a final model. After training the model on training data, it is essential to test its performance on unseen data (testing data) to ensure it generalizes well to new, real-world scenarios. This step helps in assessing the model's accuracy, reliability, and ability to handle various data inputs. Reference: AIGP Body of Knowledge on Model Validation and Testing.

The correct answer isD – Privacy impact assessments (PIAs). These aredirectly adaptablefor identifying risks in AI systems, particularly around data usage, bias, and individual impacts.

From the AIGP ILT Guide – Risk Management Module:

“PIAs and DPIAs are existing tools used in privacy compliance that can be extended to evaluate the risks of AI, including fairness, explainability, and legality.”

AI Governance in Practice Report2025further explains:

“Organizations can adapt privacy impact assessments to evaluate the ethical, legal, and technical risks posed by AI systems. They provide a structured and recognized method.”

PIAs are preferable over general security practices (like pen testing) which do not address algorithmic bias or legal compliance directly.

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The GDPR requires that individuals have the right to not be subject to decisions based solely on automated processing, including profiling, unless specific exceptions apply. One effective control is to establish a human-in-the-loop procedure (D), ensuring human oversight and the ability to contest decisions. This goes beyond just-in-time notices (A), data safeguarding (B), or review rights (C), providing a more robust mechanism to protect individuals' rights.

The correct answer isB. The EU AI Act assigns atiered penalty systembased on the severity of the violation. A breach ofobligations related to high-risk AI systemsfalls into the mid-tier category, triggering fines of €15 million or 3% of annual global turnover.

From the AIGP ILT Guide – EU AI Act Module:

“Providers of high-risk AI systems must comply with strict documentation, testing, monitoring, and registration obligations. Breaches of these result in significant fines of up to €15 million or 3% of turnover.”

AI Governance in Practice Report2025supports this:

“Non-compliance with obligations under Title III (high-risk systems) leads to financial penalties under Article 71(3) of the EU AI Act.”

Note: Thehighest penalty (€35 million or 7%)applies toprohibited AI uses, not to obligations for high-risk systems.

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The third-party consultant asked each vendor for information about the diversity of their datasets to assist in ensuring the fairness of the AI system. Diverse datasets help prevent biases and ensure that the AI system performs equitably across different demographic groups. This is crucial for a law enforcement application, where fairness and avoiding discriminatory practices are of paramount importance. Ensuring diversity in training data helps in building a more just and unbiased AI system. Reference: AIGP Body of Knowledge on Ethical AI and Fairness.

Human-centric AI focuses on improving the human experience by addressing individual needs and enhancing human capabilities. Option D exemplifies this by using virtual assistants to tailor educational content to each student's unique abilities and needs, thereby supporting personalized learning and improving educational outcomes. This use case directly benefits individuals by providing customized assistance and adapting to their learning pace and style, aligning with the principles of human-centric AI.

The planning phase of the AI life cycle typically includes defining the objective of the model, choosing the appropriate architecture, and understanding the context in which the model will operate. However, the approach to governance is usually established as part of the overall AI governance framework, not specifically within the planning phase. Governance encompasses broader organizational policies and procedures that ensure AI development and deployment align with legal, ethical, and operational standards. Reference: AIGP Body of Knowledge, AI lifecycle planning phase section.

A greedy algorithm is one that makes the best choice at each step to achieve an immediate objective, without considering the longer-term consequences. It focuses on local optimization at each decision point with the hope that these local solutions will lead to an optimal global solution. However, greedy algorithms do not always produce the best overall solution for certain problems, but they are useful when an immediate, locally optimal solution is desired. Reference: AIGP Body of Knowledge, algorithm types section.

Reviewing the terms of use is essential when gathering data from a clinical research partner. This step ensures that the healthcare network complies with all legal and contractual obligations related to data usage. It addresses data ownership, usage limitations, consent requirements, and privacy obligations, which are critical to maintaining ethical standards and avoiding legal repercussions. This review helps ensure that the data is used in a manner consistent with the agreements made and the regulatory environment, which is fundamental for lawful and ethical AI development. Reference: AIGP Body of Knowledge on Legal and Regulatory Considerations.

A privacy impact assessment (PIA) can be effectively leveraged to create an AI impact assessment. A PIA evaluates the potential privacy risks associated with the use of personal data and helps in implementing measures to mitigate those risks. Since AI systems often involve processing large amounts of personal data, the principles and methodologies of a PIA are highly applicable and can be extended to assess broader impacts, including ethical, social, and legal implications of AI. Reference: AIGP Body of Knowledge on Impact Assessments.

Private LLMs offer advantages likecustomizability,reduced hallucination,confidentiality, andalignment with enterprise-specific tasks, but theydo not inherently reduce the time or effortneeded fordata validation or verification— which remains an essential step regardless of model privacy.

From the AI risk and quality sections:

“Ensuring the quality of the data… is highly contextual and must be validated regardless of the model’s deployment environment.” (p. 17)

B, C, Dare legitimate benefits of private LLMs.

Ais incorrect — validation still requires time and resources.

When the accuracy of a model deteriorates, the best first step is to conduct champion/challenger testing. This involves deploying a new model (challenger) alongside the current model (champion) to compare their performance. This method helps identify if the new model can perform better under current conditions without immediately discarding the existing model. It provides a controlled environment to test improvements and understand the reasons behind the deterioration. This approach is preferable to directly replacing the model, performing audits, or running red-teaming exercises, which may be subsequent steps based on the findings from the champion/challenger testing.

The primary purpose of conducting ethical red-teaming on an AI system is to simulate model risk scenarios. Ethical red-teaming involves rigorously testing the AI system to identify potential weaknesses, biases, and vulnerabilities by simulating real-world attack or failure scenarios. This helps in proactively addressing issues that could compromise the system's reliability, fairness, and security. Reference: AIGP Body of Knowledge on AI Risk Management and Ethical AI Practices.

According to the EU AI Act, providers of high-risk AI systems are required to register with an EU oversight agency before these systems can be placed on the market. This requirement is part of the Act's framework to ensure that high-risk AI systems comply with stringent safety, transparency,and accountabilitystandards. High-risk systems are those that pose significant risks to health, safety, or fundamental rights. Registration with oversight agencies helps facilitate ongoing monitoring and enforcement of compliance with the Act's provisions. Systems categorized under other criteria, such as those trained on sensitive personal data or exhibiting "strong" general intelligence, also fall under scrutiny but are primarily covered under different regulatory requirements or classifications.

When notifying an accused perpetrator, the police officer should provide information about how the individual was identified by the AI system. This transparency is crucial for maintaining trust and ensuring that the accused understands the basis of the charges against them. Information about the accuracy, how to oppose the charges, and the composition of the training data, while potentially relevant, do not directly address the immediate need for the accused to understand the specific process that led to their identification. Reference: AIGP Body of Knowledge on AI Transparency and Explainability.

Bias in AI can be reduced during the planning and design phases through stakeholder involvement, human oversight, and careful data collection. While feature selection is critical in the development phase, it does not specifically occur during planning and design. Ensuring diverse stakeholder involvement and human oversight helps identify and mitigate potential biases early, and data collection ensures a representative dataset. Reference: AIGP Body of Knowledge on AI Development Lifecycle and Bias Mitigation.

Performing an impact assessment is the best step to mitigate the possibility of discrimination before training and testing the AI solution. An impact assessment, such as a Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA) or Algorithmic Impact Assessment (AIA), helps identify potential biases and discriminatory outcomes that could arise from the AI system. This process involves evaluating the data and the algorithm for fairness, accountability, and transparency. It ensures that any biases in the data are detected and addressed, thus preventing discriminatory practices and promoting ethical AI deployment. Reference: AIGP Body of Knowledge on Ethical AI and Impact Assessments.

Biasis a common risk acrossboth proprietary and open-source models, andnot uniqueto proprietary deployments. All AI systems — regardless of origin — require evaluation for fairness, accuracy, and representativeness.

From theAI Governance in Practice Report2025:

“Bias, discrimination and fairness challenges are present in both open and closed models, regardless of how the model is sourced.” (p. 41)

The NIST AI Risk Management Framework’s Govern function emphasizes the importance of establishing accountability structures that empower and train cross-functional teams. This is crucial because cross-functional teams bring diverse perspectives and expertise, which are essential for effective AI governance and risk management. Training these teams ensures that they are well-equipped to handle their responsibilities and can make informed decisions that align with the organization’s AI principles and ethical standards. Reference: NIST AI Risk Management Framework documentation, Govern function section.

Model disgorgement is the technique used to remove the effects of improperly used data from an ML system. This process involves retraining or adjusting the model to eliminate any biases or inaccuracies introduced by the inappropriate data. It ensures that the model's outputs are not influenced by data that was not meant to be used or was used incorrectly. Reference: AIGP Body of Knowledge on Data Management and Model Integrity.

Risk probability/severity testing is not typically used to evaluate the performance of an AI system. While important for risk management, it does not directly assess an AI system's operational performance. Adversarial robustness, statistical sampling, and decision analysis are all methods that can help evaluate the performance of a responsible AI system by testing its resilience, accuracy, and decision-making processes under various conditions. Reference: AIGP Body of Knowledge on AI Performance Evaluation and Testing.

When assessing whether users should be given the right to opt out from an AI system, the primary considerations are feasibility, risk to users, and industry practice. Feasibility addresses whether the opt-out mechanism can be practically implemented. Risk to users assesses the potential harm or benefits users might face if they cannot opt out. Industry practice considers the norms and standards within the industry. However, the cost of alternative mechanisms, while important in the broader context of implementation, is not directly relevant to the ethical consideration of whether users should have the right to opt out. The focus should be on protecting user rights and ensuring ethical AI practices.

The most comprehensive way to identify a full range of risks — legal, ethical, operational, and societal — for a new AI model is through aformal impact assessment, such as aData Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA)orAlgorithmic Impact Assessment.

From theAI Governance in Practice Report2025:

“Risk-based approaches are often distilled into organizational risk management efforts, which put impact assessments at the heart of deciding whether harm can be reduced.” (p. 29)

“DPIAs… help organizations identify, analyze and minimize data-related risks and demonstrate accountability.” (p. 30)

A. Environmental scanis too general.

B. Red teamingis useful for adversarial risk but not broad.

C. Integration testingfocuses on technical/system compatibility, not overall risk.

Third-party risk management for AI systems should beproportional and risk-based, involvinginitial due diligenceandongoing monitoringthat reflects thelevel of risk posedby the third party's AI system.

From theAI Governance in Practice Report2025:

“Third-party due diligence assessments to identify possible external risk and inform selection.” (p. 11)

“Legal due diligence may include verification of the personal data's lawful collection by the data broker, review of contractual obligations…” (p. 19)

Afocuses too narrowly on financial stability.

Cis excessive and not scalable or aligned with best practices.

Dinappropriately separates ethical and technical risks; both must be evaluated holistically.

The best human oversight mechanism for the police department to implement is for a police officer to consider the AI recommendation as part of the criminal investigation. This ensures that the AI system's output is used as a tool to aid human decision-making rather than replace it. The police officer should integrate the AI's insights with other evidence and contextual information to make informed decisions, maintaining a balance between technological aid and human judgment. Reference: AIGP Body of Knowledge on AI Integration and Human Oversight.

For the artist to receive copyright protection, the most effective approach is to demonstrate that the final artwork includes sufficient creative input by the artist. By updating or altering the images in a way that reflects the artist's personal creativity, the artist can claim originality, which is a core requirement for copyright protection under U.S. law. The other options do not directly address the originality and creative input required for copyright. This is highlighted in the sections on copyright protection in the IAPP AIGP Body of Knowledge.

Ensuring fairness when training an AI system largely depends on the data attributes and variability. This involves having a diverse and representative dataset that accurately reflects the population the AI system will serve. Fairness can be compromised if the data is biased or lacks variability, as the model may learn and perpetuate these biases. Diverse data attributes ensure that the model learns from a wide range of examples, reducing the risk of biased predictions. Reference: AIGP Body of Knowledge on Ethical AI Principles and Data Management.

Feature selection is the most important element of feature engineering to mitigate potential bias in an AI system. This process involves choosing the most relevant and representative features from the data set, which directly affects the model’s performance and fairness. By carefully selecting features, data scientists can reduce the influence of biased or irrelevant attributes, ensuring that the AI system is more accurate and equitable. Proper feature selection helps in eliminating biases that might stem from socio-demographic factors or other sensitive variables, leading to a more balanced and fair AI model. Reference: AIGP Body of Knowledge on Fairness in AI and Feature Engineering.

Theinitial deployment phaseof an AI model is critical forpost-deployment monitoring. When tracking forbias, the most important task is tocontinue disparity testingto determine whether outputs differ across protected groups.

From theAI Governance in Practice Report2025:

“Performance monitoring protocols… should include mechanisms to assess and measure disparities in outcomes across different demographic groups.” (p. 12)

“Bias may not be evident during pre-deployment testing but can emerge in real-world use.” (p. 41)

B. Awareness trainingis helpful, but not a technical bias mitigation activity.

C. Analyzing training datais apre-deploymenttask.

D. Documenting human decisionsmay support auditability but doesn’t detect bias in AI outputs.

The primary purpose of an AI impact assessment is to anticipate and manage the potential risks and harms of an AI system. This includes identifying the possible negative outcomes and implementing measures to mitigate these risks. This process helps ensure that AI systems are developed and deployed in a manner that is ethically and socially responsible, addressing concerns such as bias, fairness, transparency, and accountability. The assessment often involves a thorough evaluation of the AI system's design, data inputs, outputs, and the potential impact on various stakeholders. This approach is crucial for maintaining public trust and adherence to regulatory requirements.

The 1956 Dartmouth summer research project on AI is best known as a meeting focused on the founding of the AI field. This conference is historically significant because it marked the formal beginning of artificial intelligence as an academic discipline. The term "artificial intelligence" was coined during this event, and it laid the foundation for future research and development in AI.

The correct answeris Engagementof a cross-functional team. Effective AI governance requires collaboration among various organizational functions including legal, compliance, IT, ethics, and data science.

From the AIGP Body of Knowledge:

“AI governance cannot be siloed—it requires input and oversight from across departments... A cross-functional team ensures that ethical, technical, legal, and operational risks are all appropriately managed.”

Also confirmed in the ILT Participant Guide:

“Cross-functional teams allow organizations to bring in different perspectives... Legal, compliance, and technical experts must work together to ensure responsible AI outcomes.”

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The correct answer isA. While educating technical staff is important, expectingall technical employees to be retooled as AI developersis unrealistic and not aligned with scalable governance practices.

From the AIGP ILT Guide:

"Training approaches should berole-specificand align with the individual's function and responsibilities... Organizations typically do not expect every technical role to participate in model development."

The AI Governance in Practice Report2025supports tailored approaches:

“Cross-functional training should be specific to the individual's role and exposure to AI risk... Role-based education supports scalability and comprehension.”

Thus,broad development training for all technical employeesis the least practical and least likely approach.

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The EU AI Act outlines specific penalties and enforcement mechanisms to ensure compliance with its regulations. Among these, fines for violations of banned AI applications can be as high as €35 million or 7% of the global annual turnover of the offending organization, whichever is higher. Proportional caps on fines are applied to SMEs and startups to ensure fairness. General Purpose AI rules are to apply after a 6-month period as a specific provision to ensure that stakeholders have adequate time to comply. However, there is no provision for an "AI Pact" acting as a transitional bridge until the regulations are fully enacted, making option C the correct answer.

Machine learning (ML) is a subset of artificial intelligence (AI) where systems use data to learn and improve over time without being explicitly programmed. Option B accurately describes machine learning by stating that systems can automatically improve from experience through predictive patterns. This aligns with the fundamental concept of ML where algorithms analyze data, recognize patterns, and make decisions with minimal human intervention. Reference: AIGP BODY OF KNOWLEDGE, which covers the basics of AI and machine learning concepts.

The best reason for GVC to offer students the choice to utilize generative AI in limited, defined circumstances is to enable students to learn how to use AI as a supportive educational tool. By integrating AI in a controlled manner, students can learn the practical applications of AI and develop skills to use AI responsibly and effectively in their educational pursuits.

The correct answer isB. According to responsible AI practices,pre-deployment testingto ensurethe model behaves as expected and aligns with organizational requirements is critical.

From the AIGP ILT Guide:

“Testing for unacceptable outcomes such as toxicity, discrimination, or hallucinations should be included in the AI governance life cycle, particularly during development and prior to deployment.”

Also emphasized in the AI Governance in Practice Report2025:

“Organizations must verify legal and regulatory compliance, monitor performance, and mitigate risksprior to deployment.”

Testing the model tomeet safety and appropriateness standardsis more proactive and preventive than relying solely on user reporting or requesting documentation.

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Typically, actors involved in the AI development life cycle include data architects (who design the data frameworks), socio-cultural and technical experts (who ensure the AI system is socio-culturally aware and technically sound), and legal and privacy governance experts (who handle the legal and privacy aspects). Government regulators, while important, are not directly engaged in the development process but rather oversee and regulate the industry. Reference: AIGP BODY OF KNOWLEDGE and AI development frameworks.

Training underwriters on the model prior to deployment is crucial so they can apply their own judgment to the initial assessment. While AI models can streamline the process, human judgment is still essential to catch nuances that the model might miss or to account for any biases or errors in the model's decision-making process.

The IEEE Ethical System Design Risk Management Framework (IEEE 7000-21) would be most appropriate for XYZ Corp's governance needs in addition to the NIST AI RiskManagement Framework. The IEEE framework specifically addresses ethical concerns during system design, which is crucial for ensuring the responsible use of AI in hiring. It complements the NIST framework by focusing on ethical risk management, aligning well with XYZ Corp's goals of deploying AI responsibly and mitigating associated risks​​​​.

According to the Canadian Artificial Intelligence and Data Act, high-impact AI systems must notify the Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry upon initial deployment. This requirement ensures that the authorities are aware of the deployment of significant AI systems and can monitor their impacts and compliance with regulatory standards from the outset. This initial notification is crucial for maintaining oversight and ensuring the responsible use of AI technologies. Reference: AIGP Body of Knowledge, domain on AI laws and standards.

According to the GDPR, individuals have the right to not be subject to a decision based solely on automated processing, including profiling, which produces legal effects or similarly significantly affects them. However, there are exceptions to this right, one of which is when the decision is based on the data subject's explicit consent. This means that if an individual explicitly consents to the automated decision-making process, there is no requirement for human intervention to confirm or replace the decision. This exception ensures that individuals can have control over automated decisions that affect them, provided they have given clear and informed consent.

The correct answer isD. Forming adedicated governance committeeensures continuous oversight, role clarity, and accountability throughout the AI lifecycle.

From the AIGP ILT Guide – Governance Structures:

“Organizations using AI in high-impact scenarios should establish a governance body responsible for oversight of risk, compliance, and ethical alignment.”

Also reflected in AI Governance in Practice Report2025:

“Committees support cross-functional decision-making, provide guidance for updates, and maintain accountability. This is especially critical for high-stakes applications like marketing to diverse audiences.”

Options A, B, and C are valid supplementary actions, butDoffers a long-term and systematic governance mechanism.

Providing the loan applicants with information about the model capabilities and limitations would not directly support fairness testing by the compliance team. Fairness testing focuses on evaluating the model's decisions for biases and ensuring equitable treatment across different demographic groups, rather than informing applicants about the model.

The correct answer isB – Proprietary methods. While transparency is important, organizations arenot obligated to disclose proprietary algorithms, methods, or trade secretsin public disclosures.

From the AIGP Body of Knowledge – Transparency & Disclosures:

“AI system users should disclose the purpose, capabilities, limitations, and applicable legal context—but not sensitive IP.”

AI Governance in Practice Report2025(Transparency Section) states:

“Disclosure requirements balance public understanding with the need to protect proprietary business interests. Proprietary training methods are not expected to be disclosed.”

Thus, while it’s best practice to disclose theintended purpose, legal compliance, and system limitations,internal proprietary techniquesare usually excluded.

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