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CISSP — Certified Information Systems Security Professional

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CISSP — Certified Information Systems Security Professional

Senior-level security cert across 8 domains

20-question mock30 min58% pass markInternational

Single questions with instant feedback — no timer, learn as you go.

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From practice to the real exam

01
Verify experience
5 cumulative years of paid work experience across 2+ of the 8 CISSP domains. One year may be waived with a degree.
02
Study the CBK
Official (ISC)² CISSP CBK reference. 8 domains: Security & Risk, Asset Security, etc.
03
Schedule via Pearson VUE
$749 USD globally. Adaptive exam (CAT) — between 100 and 150 questions.
04
Pass the exam
Up to 4 hours, computer-adaptive. Pass mark: 700/1000.
05
Get endorsed
After passing, get endorsed by an existing (ISC)² certified professional within 9 months.
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Exam blueprint

What this exam covers

6 topics · drawn across your practice and mock
01Security & risk management
24%5 questions
02Architecture & engineering
19%4 questions
03Asset security
14%3 questions
04Network security
14%3 questions
05Identity & access
14%3 questions
06Software development security
14%3 questions
Your study path
Master this exam, topic by topic
Drill one topic at a time. After each session you'll see where you went wrong and can retake until you've got it.
Questions per session
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Frequently asked questions

Is the CISSP — Certified Information Systems Security Professional practice test free?

Yes. The core CISSP — Certified Information Systems Security Professional practice on AceMark is free to start — no credit card needed. Sign in (takes 10 seconds) if you'd like to track your progress, save attempts, and unlock the Mentor. Otherwise, browse and explore questions without an account.

How many questions are in the CISSP — Certified Information Systems Security Professional quiz?

Each CISSP — Certified Information Systems Security Professional attempt draws 20 questions and runs for about 180 minutes under realistic timed conditions.

Can I retake the CISSP — Certified Information Systems Security Professional test, and are the questions randomised?

Yes. Every attempt pulls a fresh, randomised set of questions, so you can't memorise your way through — you retake it until you genuinely know the material.

What score do I need to pass the CISSP — Certified Information Systems Security Professional?

The pass mark used in this simulation is 58%. AceMark scores every attempt instantly and shows which topics to review.