The ISACA CISA certification is for those who assess an organization's information technology and business systems and provide assurance on their availability and sustainability. The CISA exam validates your expertise in auditing and controlling information security. CISA certified candidates can assess vulnerabilities, report on compliance, and validate and enhance controls in an enterprise. CISA demonstrates that you have gained and maintained the level of knowledge required to meet the dynamic challenges of a modern enterprise.
What are the prerequisites for this exam? | To apply for the CISA exam, you’ll need at least five years of professional information systems auditing, control or security work experience within the past 10 years. You can receive a waiver for up to three years of experience if you have the following:
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What is the exam registration fee? |
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Where do I take the exam? | You can search for the computer based testing centres at ISACA. |
What is the format of the exam? | Multiple choice questions |
How many questions are asked in the exam? | The exam contains 150 questions. |
What is the duration of the exam? | 240 minutes |
What is the passing score? | 450 (on a scale of 200-800) |
What is the exam's retake policy? | Here are the retake policies: If you do not pass the exam, you can retake the exam a maximum of three (3) times in a twelve-month period. To protect the integrity of ISACA s certificate exams, ISACA has implemented the following retake policy: Individuals have 4 attempts within a rolling twelve-month period to pass the exam. Those that do not pass on their first attempt are allowed to retake the exam a total of 3 more times within 12 months from the date of the first attempt.
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What is the validity of the certification? | CISA certification expires after three years from date of issue, after which the certification holder will need to renew their certification. Click here for more information. |
Where can I find more information about this exam? | To know more about the CISA, click here. |
What are the career opportunities after passing this exam? |
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