AIGP Artificial Intelligence Governance Professional Questions and Answers

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.

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.

To maintain fairness in a deployed system, it is crucial to monitor for data drift that may affect performance and accuracy. Data drift occurs when the statistical properties of the input data change over time, which can lead to a decline in model performance. Continuous monitoring and updating of the model with new data ensure that it remains fair and accurate, adapting to any changes in the data distribution. Reference: AIGP Body of Knowledge on Post-Deployment Monitoring and Model Maintenance.

GPUs (Graphical Processing Units) are well-suited to running AI applications due to their ability to run many tasks concurrently, which significantly enhances processing speed. This parallel processing capability makes GPUs ideal for handling the large-scale computations required in AI and deep learning tasks. Reference: AIGP BODY OF KNOWLEDGE, which explains the importance of compute infrastructure in AI applications​​.

When designing an integrated compliance strategy for responsible AI, the least likely step would be employing a new software platform to modernize existing compliance processes. While modernizing compliance processes is beneficial, it is not as directly related to the strategic integration of ethical principles and stakeholder concerns. More critical steps include conducting assessments of existing compliance programs to identify overlaps and integration points, consulting experts on ethical principles, and launching surveys to understand stakeholder concerns. These steps ensure that the compliance strategy is comprehensive and aligned with responsible AI principles. Reference: AIGP Body of Knowledge on AI Governance and Compliance Integration.

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.

The EU AI Act outlines what must be included intechnical documentationfor high-risk systems. These requirements are designed to supportconformity assessment, transparency, and traceability.

From theAI Governance in Practice Report2025:

“It mandates drawing up technical documentation… must include a general description of the AI system, the intended purpose, and a detailed description of the elements and development process.” (p. 34)

“Documentation… includes training, testing, evaluation procedures, andappropriateness of performance metrics.” (p. 34–35)

Therisk management systemis addressed separately through arisk management plan, not within the technical documentation itself.

Thus:

A, C, and Dare explicitly required in thetechnical documentation.

B, while important, is part of therisk management process, not a required section oftechnical documentation.

In the machine learning context, feature engineering is the process of extracting attributes and variables from raw data to make it suitable for training an AI model. This step is crucial as it transforms raw data into meaningful features that can improve the model's accuracy and performance. Feature engineering involves selecting, modifying, and creating new features that help the model learn more effectively. Reference: AIGP Body of Knowledge on AI Model Development and Feature Engineering.

Small language models (SLMs)arelightweight, requireless compute, and arebetter suited to low-resource or edge environments, making them ideal for agility and efficiency.

From general AI best practices:

“SLMs can be deployed in environments with limited computing power, ensuring lower cost and faster integration in constrained contexts.” (aligned with industry-wide AI deployment strategies)

In the design phase of integrating data from different sources, identifying fits and gaps is crucial. This process involves understanding how well the data from the clinical research partner aligns with the healthcare network's existing data. It ensures that the combined data set is coherent and can be effectively used for training the AI algorithm. This step helps in spotting any discrepancies, inconsistencies, or missing data that might affect the performance and accuracy of the AI model. It directly addresses the integrity and compatibility of the data, which is foundational before applying any privacy-enhancing technologies, labeling, or evaluating the origin of the data. Reference: AIGP Body of Knowledge on Data Integration and Quality.

Developing a social media presence for a non-profit is best served by non-AI solutions. This task primarily involves content creation, community engagement, and strategic planning, which are effectively managed by human expertise and traditional marketing tools. AI is more suitable for tasks requiring automation, large-scale data analysis, and personalized recommendations, such as e-commerce personalization, forecasting cost overruns, or automating customer service responses. Reference: AIGP Body of Knowledge on AI Use Cases and Applications.

Respecting intellectual property rights means adhering to licensing terms and ensuring that generated content complies with these terms. A system that categorizes and applies filters based on licensing terms ensures that content is used legally and ethically, respecting the rights of content creators. While providing attribution is important, categorization and application of filters based on licensing terms are more directly tied to compliance with intellectual property laws. This principle is elaborated in the IAPP AIGP Body of Knowledge sections on intellectual property and compliance.

Differential privacy is a technique used to ensure that the inclusion or exclusion of a single data point does not significantly affect the outcome of any analysis, providing a way to mathematically prove that no specific piece of training data has more than a negligible effect on the model or its output. This is achieved by introducing randomness into the data or the algorithms processing the data. In the context of training large language models (LLMs), differential privacy helps in protecting individual data points while still enabling the model to learn effectively. By adding noise to the training process, differential privacy provides strong guarantees about the privacy of the training data.

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.

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.

Under theEU AI Act, serious incidents involvinghigh-risk AI systemsmust be reported. The deployer is required topromptly inform the provider and relevant authoritiesabout the issue.

From theAI Governance in Practice Report2025:

“Serious incidents involving high-risk systems… must be reported to the provider and relevant market surveillance authority.” (p. 35)

“Timely reporting is required when AI systems result in or may result in violations of fundamental rights.” (p. 35)

To protect the company's intellectual property, the most pertinent contractual provision is ensuring that the AI provider will defend and indemnify the company against infringement claims. This clause means the provider will take responsibility for any intellectual property disputes that arise, thereby safeguarding the company from potential legal and financial repercussions related to the use of the tool. Other options, while beneficial, do not directly address the protection of intellectual property. This concept is detailed in the contractual best practices section of the IAPP AIGP Body of Knowledge.

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.

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)

In selecting the specific type of algorithm for the AI solution, the healthcare network's data science team is most important. This team possesses the technical expertise and understanding of the data, the clinical context, and the performance requirements needed to make an informed decision about which algorithm is most suitable. While the cloud provider and consulting firm can offer support and infrastructure, and the AI governance committee provides oversight, the data science team’s specialized knowledge is crucial for selecting and implementing the appropriate algorithm. Reference: AIGP Body of Knowledge, AI governance and team roles section.

When monitoring the functional performance of a model deployed into production, concerns typically include feature drift, model drift, and data loss. Feature drift refers to changes in the input features that can affect the model's predictions. Model drift is when the model's performance degrades over time due to changes in the data or environment. Data loss can impact the accuracy and reliability of the model. However, system cost, while important for budgeting and financial planning, is not a direct concern when monitoring the functional performance of a deployed model. Reference: AIGP Body of Knowledge on Model Monitoring and Maintenance.

While transparency is encouraged,publicly disclosing forecasts of secondary harmsisnot a required or standard practicefor internal performance evaluation. Risk assessments and reporting typically remaininternal or shared with regulators.

From theAI Governance in Practice Report2025:

“Organizations must assess secondary risks… but disclosure is subject to context, regulatory requirements, and risk management discretion.” (p. 30)

The GDPR privacy principles that this scenario violates are Purpose Limitation and Data Minimization. Purpose Limitation requires that personal data be collected for specified, explicit, and legitimate purposes and not further processed in a manner that is incompatible with those purposes. Data Minimization mandates that personal data collected should be adequate, relevant, and limited to what is necessary in relation to the purposes for which they are processed. In this case, collecting extensive personal information (e.g., IP address, location, gender) and potentially using it beyond the necessary scope for the app's functionality could violate these principles by collecting more data than needed and possibly using it for purposes not originally intended.

The correct answer isA. While location of processors may have implications (such as for data transfers under GDPR), thereis noabsoluterequirement thatthird-party processors be based in the same country.

From the AI Governance in Practice Report2025and ILT Guide:

“Data controllers are responsible for ensuring that third-party processors have adequate protections, but not necessarily that they reside in the same jurisdiction. What is required is legal safeguards (e.g., SCCs) for international transfers, not same-country location.”

In contrast, DPIAs, DSARs, and implementation of technical/organizational safeguardsare explicitlyrequired underGDPR and responsible AI frameworks.

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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​​​​.

The OECD's Ethical AI Governance Framework aims to ensure that AI development and deployment are carried out ethically while fostering innovation. The framework includes principles like transparency, accountability, and human rights protections to prevent societal harm. It does not focus solely on technical design or post-deployment monitoring (C), nor does it establish industry-specific requirements (B). While explainability is important, the primary goal is to balance innovation with ethical considerations (D).

The GDPR's transparency principle requires that when personal data is processed for automated decision-making, including profiling, data subjects must be informed about the existence of such automated decision-making. Additionally, they must be provided with meaningful information about the logic involved, as well as the significance and the envisaged consequences of such processing for them. This requirement ensures that data subjects are fully aware of how their personal data is being used and the potential impacts, thereby promoting transparency and trust in the processing activities.

The correct answer isD.Emotion recognition in the workplaceis flagged asunacceptable or highly restrictedunder the EU AI Act due to its intrusive nature and potential for misuse.

From the AIGP ILT Guide – EU AI Act Training Module:

“AI systems that monitor individuals’ emotions in the workplace or educational settings are listed among prohibited or strictly limited practices under Article 5.”

AI Governance in Practice Report2025supports this interpretation:

“Emotion recognition systems, especially in sensitive contexts such as employment or education, raise significant concerns under EU fundamental rights law and are likely to be restricted.”

Other uses listed—such as emergency response or emotion detection in healthcare—may fall underlawful and beneficial uses, especially whenjustified by public interest.

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A multi-modal model is an AI system that can process and analyze multiple types of data, such as text, video, images, and sound. This type of AI integrates different data sources to enhance its understanding and decision-making capabilities. In the given scenario, the AI technology that tags content including names of animals, humans, and objects falls under this category. Reference: AIGP BODY OF KNOWLEDGE, which outlines the capabilities and use cases of multi-modal models​​.

The best approach to enable a customer who wants information on the AI model's parameters for underwriting purposes is to provide a transparency notice. This notice should explain the nature of the AI system, how it uses customer data, and the decision-making process it follows. Providing a transparency notice is crucial for maintaining trust and compliance with regulatory requirements regarding the transparency and accountability of AI systems.

The correct answer isA. TheARIA programby NIST is explicitly designed tosupport stakeholders in understanding and managing the risks and impactsof AI systems.

From the AIGP ILT Guide – U.S. Risk Frameworks Module:

“NIST’s ARIA program develops and pilots assessment tools for AI risks and impacts, aimed at improving organizational capacity for responsible AI use.”

Also cited in the AI Governance in Practice Report2025(Frameworks Section):

“ARIA supports and aligns with the AI Risk Management Framework by helping organizations assess AI harms, safety concerns, and societal implications.”

ARIA isnota red-teaming or sandbox program—it’s anassessment and governance resource.

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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 answeris.CThis action ties directly into principlesof dataminimization, purpose limitation,and lawfulnessof processing, which are central to privacy and AI governance.

From the AIGP Body of Knowledge, Section on Privacy Considerations:

“Personal data must only be processed for specified and lawful purposes. Organizations must consider whether they have a legal basis for processing such data under data protection laws like the GDPR or CCPA.”

Additionally, AI Governance in Practice Report2025emphasizes:

“One of the most significant challenges when designing and developing AI systems is ensuring the data used is appropriate for the intended purpose… Managing unnecessary data, especially data that may contain sensitive attributes, can increase risk.”

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The correct answer isD. Personalized content and advertisements, as long as properly disclosed and non-deceptive, arenot generally a consumer protection issueunder current legal regimes.

From the AI Governance in Practice Report2025(Consumer Protection Section):

“Standard practices like targeted advertising and recommendations are widely accepted provided they comply with transparency and consent requirements.”

Meanwhile, credit decision-making and misleading AI performance claims (Answers A and B) havealready led to regulatory enforcement.

The AIGP ILT Guide highlights:

“Deceptive claims, biased financial decisions, and unauthorized data use may violate consumer protection and privacy laws. Advertising personalization is routine but must be disclosed appropriately.”

The correct answeris ExplainableAi becauseit specifically refers tothe abilityof a systemto describethe logic behind its decisions oroutput ina way that is understandable to humans. This is a key part of regulatory and ethical frameworks and is directly related to addressingthe black-boxproblem inAI.

From the AIGP ILT Participant Guide (Module on Transparency and Explainability):

“Explainability refers to the understanding of how a black-box model works. The black-box problem exists because some models are too complex for human interpretation. Explainability methods aim to provide meaningful insight into the logic and decision-making of AI systems.”

Also, according to the AI Governance in Practice Report2025:

“Explainability refers to the representation of the underlying mechanisms of the AI system’s operation... a key tenet of AI governance due to the desire to understand how AI systems are built, managed and maintained.”

Thus, while Trustworthy and Responsible AI are broader concepts,explainabilityspecifically targetsthe regulatoryconcern about understanding outputs.

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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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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.

AI's resource-intensive computing demands pose significant environmental risks. High-performance computing required for training and deploying AI models often leads to substantial energy consumption, which can result in increased carbon emissions and other environmental impacts. This is particularly relevant given the growing concern over climate change and the environmental footprint of technology. Organizations need to consider these environmental risks when developing AI systems, potentially exploring more energy-efficient methods and renewable energy sources to mitigate the environmental impact.

Retraining the model with data that reflects demographic parity is the best strategy to mitigate the bias uncovered in the loan applications. This approach addresses the root cause of the bias by ensuring that the training data is representative and balanced, leading to more equitable decision-making by the AI model.

To mitigate the risk of reputational harm from using an AI hiring tool, XYZ Corp should rigorously test the AI tool both before and after deployment. Pre-deployment testing ensures the tool works correctly and does not introduce bias or other issues. Post-deployment testing ensures the tool continues to operate as intended and adapts to any changes in data or usage patterns. This approach helps to identify and address potential issues proactively, thereby reducing the risk of reputational harm. Ensuring the vendor assumes responsibility for damages (B) does not address the root cause of potential issues, selecting the most economical tool (C) may compromise quality, and continuing manual screening (D) defeats the purpose of using the AI tool​​​​.

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.

In the selection and implementation of the AI hiring tool, involving Finance and Legal is crucial. The Finance team is essential for assessing cost implications, budget considerations, and financial risks. The Legal team is necessary to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations, including those related to data privacy, employment, and anti-discrimination. Involving these stakeholders ensures a comprehensive evaluation of both the financial viability and legal compliance of the AI tool, mitigating potential risks and aligning with organizational objectives and regulatory requirements.

In the United States, the use of AI hiring tools must comply with anti-discrimination laws, accessibility laws, and privacy laws to avoid increasing liability. Anti-discrimination laws (A) ensure that hiring practices do not unlawfully discriminate against protected classes. Accessibility laws (C) require that hiring tools are accessible to all applicants, including those with disabilities. Privacy laws (D) govern the handling of personal data during the hiring process. Product liability laws (B), however, typically apply to the safety and reliability of physical products and would not generally increase liability specifically related to the responsible use of AI hiring tools in the employment context​​​​.

Random forest algorithms are classified as discriminative models. Discriminative models are used to classify data by learning the boundaries between classes, which is the core functionality of random forest algorithms. They are used for classification and regression tasks by aggregating the results of multiple decision trees to make accurate predictions.

The primary reason the EU is considering updates to its Product Liability Directive is to address digital services and connected products. The current directive does not adequately cover the complexities and challenges posed by modern digital and connected technologies. By updating the directive, the EU aims to ensure that it remains relevant and effective in addressing the liabilities associated with these advanced products, ensuring consumer protection and fair market practices in the digital age.

If it is possible to provide a rationale for a specific output of an AI system, that system can best be described as explainable. Explainability in AI refers to the ability to interpret and understand the decision-making process of the AI system. This involves being able to articulate the factors and logic that led to a particular output or decision. Explainability is critical for building trust, enabling users to understand and validate the AI system's actions, and ensuring compliance with ethical and regulatory standards. It also facilitates debugging and improving the system by providing insights into its behavior.