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PECB ISO 22301 Foundation · US

Key exam facts

Provider
PECB Group Pte. Ltd. (PECB), examination owner and administrator; remote sessions are supervised by PECB invigilators.
Format
English multiple-choice, closed-book assessment with three options and one correct response per question; online through PECB Exams, with paper delivery also available.
Exam questions
Total questions: 40.
Time limit
1 hour of examination time; the handbook permits 10 additional minutes on request when taking a Foundation exam in a non-native language. Arrive 30 minutes early; arrival is separate from answering time.
Passing score
70% passing score (percentage scale).
Exam fee
USD 500 listed Foundation examination fee; certificate application is separately listed at $200. For candidates completing partner training, the training fee includes the first exam attempt, one retake and certificate application within the applicable 12-month cycle. The exam-specific handbook prints $; the matching generic PECB Foundation price schedule explicitly identifies US dollars.

Topics covered

  • Fundamental principles and concepts of a business continuity management system (25%)

    • Applicability of ISO 22301
    • Main concepts of business continuity
    • Management systems
    • Relationship between ISO 22301 and other ISO standards
    • Plan-Do-Check-Act cycle
    • Advantages of implementing a BCMS based on ISO 22301
    • Structure of ISO 22301
    • Use of cloud computing in business continuity
    • Development of the initial draft of ISO 22301

  • ISO 22301 requirements for a business continuity management system (BCMS) (75%)

    • Interpretation and analysis of ISO 22301 requirements
    • Context, interested parties, scope and processes (clause 4)
    • Leadership, policy, roles, responsibilities and authorities (clause 5)
    • Risks, opportunities, objectives and changes (clause 6)
    • Resources, competence, awareness, communication and documented information (clause 7)
    • Operational planning and control (clause 8)
    • Performance evaluation, audit and management review (clause 9)
    • Nonconformity, corrective action and continual improvement (clause 10)

How to prepare

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Frequently asked questions

What is the exam format?

English multiple-choice, closed-book assessment with three options and one correct response per question; online through PECB Exams, with paper delivery also available.

How many questions are on the exam?

Total questions: 40.

How long is the exam?

1 hour of examination time; the handbook permits 10 additional minutes on request when taking a Foundation exam in a non-native language. Arrive 30 minutes early; arrival is separate from answering time.

What is the passing score?

70% passing score (percentage scale).

How much does the exam cost?

USD 500 listed Foundation examination fee; certificate application is separately listed at $200. For candidates completing partner training, the training fee includes the first exam attempt, one retake and certificate application within the applicable 12-month cycle. The exam-specific handbook prints $; the matching generic PECB Foundation price schedule explicitly identifies US dollars.

Official sources and references

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