PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor — Information & Free Practice
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PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor
- Provider
- PECB
- Format
- English online remotely invigilated multiple-choice, open-book. Three answer options, one keyed response; stand-alone and scenario-based questions. Same-exam paper delivery does not create another examination.
- Exam questions
- Total questions: 80.
- Time limit
- 3 hours
- Passing score
- 70%
Examination outline
Fundamental principles and concepts of an information security management system (ISMS) (16.25%)
- Competencies
- Knowledge statements
Information security management system (ISMS) and ISO/IEC 27001 requirements (10%)
- Competencies
- Knowledge statements
Fundamental audit concepts and principles (17.5%)
- Competencies
- Knowledge statements
Preparing an ISO/IEC 27001 audit (15%)
- Competencies
- Knowledge statements
Conducting an ISO/IEC 27001 audit (22.5%)
- Competencies
- Knowledge statements
Closing an ISO/IEC 27001 audit (8.75%)
- Competencies
- Knowledge statements
Managing an ISO/IEC 27001 audit program (10%)
- Competencies
- Knowledge statements
Examination sources
- PECB Candidate Handbook
pp. 7-13, Exam Competency Domains, all objectives, competencies and knowledge statements
- PECB Candidate Handbook
p. 14, complete allocation table, both header tiers, seven domain rows, cognitive columns, X markers and totals
- PECB Candidate Handbook
p. 14, bottom cognitive-taxonomy count and percentage rows
- PECB Candidate Handbook
p. 14, question-type description; continued on p. 15, examples pp. 15-16
- PECB Candidate Handbook
p. 14, total question count
- PECB Candidate Handbook
p. 14, passing score below allocation table
- PECB Candidate Handbook
p. 15, response options
- PECB Candidate Handbook
p. 5, Preparing For and Scheduling the Exam
- PECB Exam Rules and Policies
Online Exam Rules and Policies, 01 Prepare and Schedule the Exam
- PECB Online Exam Scheduling Instructions
Troubleshooting, unavailable dates and seats
- PECB Candidate Handbook
p. 20, training package and usage period
Related license preparation
This examination may be required or accepted as an alternative, depending on the license and application pathway.