ISACA Certification Exam Candidate Guide - Version 1.26 - Preparation and Exam Rules

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ISACA Certification Exam Candidate Guide Version 1.26 explains what exam candidates must know to prepare and participate in an ISACA certification exam. It covers candidate guide overview, ISACA background and code of ethics, certification program summaries, exam registration and scheduling steps, and end-to-end exam preparation including exam day rules and online remote proctoring. It also addresses scoring, retake policy, post-exam feedback, and certification, with appendices for CISA, CRISC, CISM, CGEIT, and CDPSE.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryExam

FormatPDF

Pages43

Reading Time1 h 48 min

AccessFree to download

Candidate Guide Overview

Section I: Introduction

1.1 ISACA Overview and Code of Ethics

1.2 ISACA Certification Program Summary

Section II: Exam Registration and Scheduling

2.1 Before You Register

2.2 Registering for the Exam

2.3 Scheduling the Exam Appointment

Section III: Exam Preparation

3.1 Getting Ready for the Exam

3.2 Exam Day Rules

3.3 Exam Administration

3.4 Online Remote Proctoring

Section IV: After the Exam

4.1 Exam Scoring

4.2 Retake Policy

4.3 Post-Exam Feedback

4.4 Certification

Appendices

ISACA Certification Exam Candidate Guide Version 1.26 Contents Candidate Guide Overview ......................................................................................................... 3 Section I: Introduction................................................................................................................ 4 1.1- ISACA Overview and Code of Ethics.................................................................................. 4 1.2- ISACA Certification Program Summary .............................................................................. 6 Section II: Exam Registration and Scheduling............................................................................ 9 2.1-Before You Register ......................................................................................................... 9 2.2-Registering for the Exam ................................................................................................... 9 2.3-Scheduling the Exam Appointment .................................................................................. 12 Section III-Exam Preparation ................................................................................................. 13 3.1-Getting Ready for the Exam ............................................................................................ 13 3.2-Exam Day Rules............................................................................................................. 15 3.3-Exam Administration ...................................................................................................... 14 3.4 – Online Remote Proctoring ............................................................................................. 19 Section IV-After the Exam.......................................................................................................21 4.1-Exam Scoring ................................................................................................................21 4.2 -Retake Policy .................................................................................................................23 4.3 – Post-Exam Feedback ....................................................................................................23 4.4-Certification ...................................................................................................................24 Appendices .............................................................................................................................. 26 CISA...................................................................................................................................... 27 CRISC...................................................................................................................................31 CISM .....................................................................................................................................34 CGEIT ...................................................................................................................................37 CDPSE .................................................................................................................................41 ® 2026 ISACA. All Rights Reserved. l 2 Candidate Guide Overview Review this guide thoroughly. It contains important details ISACA Exam Candidates need to know before administration of the exam, including scheduling information, exam eligibility , and exam day rules. This guide provides candidates with everything required to prepare for and take an ISACA certification exam and is separated into four major sections: • Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) • Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC) • Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) • Certified in Governance of Enterprise IT (CGEIT) • Certified Data Privacy Solutions Engineer (CDPSE) Section I: Intro

FAQs

What key topics does the ISACA exam candidate guide cover before the exam?

The guide covers ISACA overview and code of ethics, certification program summaries, exam registration and scheduling, and preparation topics including readiness, exam day rules, and exam administration.

How does the guide address exam-day procedures for remote testing?

It includes an online remote proctoring section describing the exam administration approach for candidates taking the exam remotely.

What happens after the exam, according to the guide?

The guide explains exam scoring, the retake policy, post-exam feedback, and certification steps, and it includes appendices for CISA, CRISC, CISM, CGEIT, and CDPSE.

Sep 4, 2026

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