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ISC2 Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) Mock Exam & Readiness Assessment
A free 30-question diagnostic for ISC2 Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP). Answer at your own pace, then review a domain-by-domain readiness signal with fully explained reasoning for every question.
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- 30 Questions
- 30 Single-Answer / 0 Multi-Answer
- 8 Domains
- 36 minutes (~1.2 minutes per question based on the official exam)
Who This Diagnostic Is For
This assessment is for learners preparing for ISC2 Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) who want an honest, evidence-based signal of where they stand today. Every question is original CertShield content, technically validated against current official documentation (Live version effective April 15, 2024) and peer-reviewed by subject-matter experts before publication.
What It Measures
| Domain | Questions |
|---|---|
| Asset Security | 3 |
| Communication and Network Security | 4 |
| Identity and Access Management (IAM) | 4 |
| Security Architecture and Engineering | 4 |
| Security Assessment and Testing | 3 |
| Security Operations | 4 |
| Security and Risk Management | 5 |
| Software Development Security | 3 |
Limitations of this diagnostic: 30 questions cannot cover every exam objective with equal depth. Domains with fewer than three questions are labelled "Limited evidence" in your results and can never cause a readiness downgrade on their own. This is not an official exam, an accredited course, or a pass-rate prediction.
Technically validated: Completed September 11, 2026, against the ISC2 CISSP Certification Exam Outline (effective April 15, 2024) and current official NIST, ISO/IEC, OWASP, IETF, FIDO Alliance, Wi-Fi Alliance, AICPA, NFPA, Kubernetes, and European Commission documentation cited per question. See the assessment methodology for how scoring, confidence and readiness safeguards work.
About the Official Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) Exam
Sourced directly from the official Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) Exam Guide, published by ISC2 — Live version effective April 15, 2024.
- Questions
- 100–150 scored and unscored items (Computerized Adaptive Testing; the exam ends once the scoring engine reaches a statistically confident pass/fail determination, or at 150 items)
- Time Limit
- 3 hours
- Passing Score
- 700 out of 1000 points (scaled score; raw item weighting is not disclosed)
- Registration Fee
- $749 (Americas/APAC pricing; regional pricing varies by market)
- Delivery
- Pearson VUE — onsite-proctored at an authorized test center (not currently offered via OnVUE online proctoring); Computerized Adaptive Testing is used for all five available exam languages (English, Spanish, German, Japanese, and Chinese, the last on restricted quarterly windows)
- Validity
- 3-year certification cycle requiring 120 CPE credits (at least 90 in Group A, domain-specific activities), plus a single $135 annual maintenance fee that covers any combination of ISC2 certifications held simultaneously
Official exam domains this diagnostic mirrors:
- Security and Risk Management ~16%
- Asset Security ~10%
- Security Architecture and Engineering ~13%
- Communication and Network Security ~13%
- Identity and Access Management (IAM) ~13%
- Security Assessment and Testing ~12%
- Security Operations ~13%
- Software Development Security ~10%
Who this certification is for:
ISC2 describes CISSP as ideal for experienced security practitioners, managers, and executives who want to prove their knowledge across a wide array of security practices and principles — naming roles such as CISO, CIO, Director of Security, IT Director/Manager, Security Systems Engineer, Security Analyst, Security Manager, Security Auditor, Security Architect, Security Consultant, and Network Architect.
Requires a minimum of 5 years of cumulative, full-time experience in two or more of the eight CISSP domains (one year may be waived with a relevant post-secondary degree or an approved ISC2 credential); candidates lacking the full experience can pass the exam and hold the Associate of ISC2 designation while accumulating the required experience. ANSI/ANAB accredited to ISO/IEC 17024.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many questions are on the Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) exam?
100–150 scored and unscored items (Computerized Adaptive Testing; the exam ends once the scoring engine reaches a statistically confident pass/fail determination, or at 150 items)
How long is the Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) exam?
3 hours
What is the passing score for Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)?
700 out of 1000 points (scaled score; raw item weighting is not disclosed)
How much does the Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) exam cost?
$749 (Americas/APAC pricing; regional pricing varies by market)
What topics are covered in the Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) exam?
The exam covers Security and Risk Management ~16%, Asset Security ~10%, Security Architecture and Engineering ~13%, Communication and Network Security ~13%, Identity and Access Management (IAM) ~13%, Security Assessment and Testing ~12%, Security Operations ~13%, and Software Development Security ~10%.
Who is the Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) exam for?
ISC2 describes CISSP as ideal for experienced security practitioners, managers, and executives who want to prove their knowledge across a wide array of security practices and principles — naming roles such as CISO, CIO, Director of Security, IT Director/Manager, Security Systems Engineer, Security Analyst, Security Manager, Security Auditor, Security Architect, Security Consultant, and Network Architect.
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