the Actual Exam
While the CISSP is highest paying certification in Information Security, it is also one of the hardest certifications to obtain. The test consists of 250 multiple choice questions answered over the duration of 6 hours. 25 of the questions are "trial" questions where the answers are not counted towards your grade. These questions are used for possible inclusion in a later test. The test taker must pass the test with a score of 700 or higher on a scale of 1000. The problem for Test Takers is that ISC2 will not disclose how they weight each question. It is not known if some questions are weighted more than others.
For test takers that pass the test, they will receive an email from ISC2 within 6-8 weeks (usually more like 2) letting them know that they passed the test. People that pass the test will not receive their actual score. ISC2 has said that this is to curb any competition among CISSP's when adding credentials to things like resumes. They prefer to say that all CISSP's are equal. Testers that do not pass the test will be given their score and how well they did on each of the 10 domains. This helps the test taker know what areas they did poorly in so they can study them and retake the exam.
ISC2 has gone to great lengths to assure their certification's credibility is protected. They mitigate threats by making sure access to their testing materials is strictly controlled. Test takers are required to use scan-tron sheets and make sure that they turn in ALL materials before leaving the testing center including any scratch paper that was used. The only thing you can bring into the room with you is a drink and a lunch. You must keep both of them at the front of the room and off your desk. Although some proctors are a little more lenient on the drinks. You ARE allowed to take a short bathroom break, although if you are taking a long time, the proctor may come looking for you.
So get a good night's sleep and prepare yourself for the grueling 6 hour test ahead of you. Get a decent breakfast in you because you may not have time for lunch. Many test takers use the entire 6 hours so get your body prepared to take as few breaks as possible. Get there early and go over your notes one last time before entering the classroom. Read every question carefully and take your time selecting the "best" answer. A lot of the questions will have multiple answers that are correct, but you will need to decide the "best" answer.
Good Luck!
While the CISSP is highest paying certification in Information Security, it is also one of the hardest certifications to obtain. The test consists of 250 multiple choice questions answered over the duration of 6 hours. 25 of the questions are "trial" questions where the answers are not counted towards your grade. These questions are used for possible inclusion in a later test. The test taker must pass the test with a score of 700 or higher on a scale of 1000. The problem for Test Takers is that ISC2 will not disclose how they weight each question. It is not known if some questions are weighted more than others.
For test takers that pass the test, they will receive an email from ISC2 within 6-8 weeks (usually more like 2) letting them know that they passed the test. People that pass the test will not receive their actual score. ISC2 has said that this is to curb any competition among CISSP's when adding credentials to things like resumes. They prefer to say that all CISSP's are equal. Testers that do not pass the test will be given their score and how well they did on each of the 10 domains. This helps the test taker know what areas they did poorly in so they can study them and retake the exam.
ISC2 has gone to great lengths to assure their certification's credibility is protected. They mitigate threats by making sure access to their testing materials is strictly controlled. Test takers are required to use scan-tron sheets and make sure that they turn in ALL materials before leaving the testing center including any scratch paper that was used. The only thing you can bring into the room with you is a drink and a lunch. You must keep both of them at the front of the room and off your desk. Although some proctors are a little more lenient on the drinks. You ARE allowed to take a short bathroom break, although if you are taking a long time, the proctor may come looking for you.
So get a good night's sleep and prepare yourself for the grueling 6 hour test ahead of you. Get a decent breakfast in you because you may not have time for lunch. Many test takers use the entire 6 hours so get your body prepared to take as few breaks as possible. Get there early and go over your notes one last time before entering the classroom. Read every question carefully and take your time selecting the "best" answer. A lot of the questions will have multiple answers that are correct, but you will need to decide the "best" answer.
Good Luck!
I have experience in Information Security Analyst for 10 years . For more information on the most popular Information Security certifications check out http://www.infoseccerts.com. It covers the most popular and highest paying industry certifications and shows how they relate to the DoD 8570.1m manual. These are the certifications required to do Information Assurance (IA) work for the Department of Defense and many other federal government agencies.
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