Frequently Asked Questions

Section: Questions About CISSPExamPractice

What types of CISSP practice exam content does CISSPExamPractice provide to members?

CISSPExamPractice contains hundreds of CISSP exam questions structured in to cumulative practice exams, along with targeted practice tests focused on individual CISSP Domains. 

All eight domains of the CISSP CBK are represented in our exam content.  Your performance will be tracked and analyzed based on the domain areas below, allowing you to pinpoint areas which require more study.

• Security and Risk Management
• Asset Security
• Security Engineering
• Communications and Network Security
• Identity and Access Management
• Security Assessment and Testing
• Security Operations
• Software Development Security

Do I need to download or install any special software in order to user CISSPExamPractice?

No.  CISSPExamPractice’s testing engine is designed to work  solely with your web browser, without the need for additional downloads, installations or plug-ins.

In comparison to the real CISSP exam, how difficult are the questions provided on CISSPExamPractice?

In an effort to properly prepare test takers, we have attempted to create questions which are slightly more difficult than those one might see on the actual CISSP exam.  

In addition, our questions are not purely definitional, but include real world situations from a CISSP CBK perspective.  This is done to emulate the questions one might see on the real CISSP exam.

Do the online practice tests provided by CISSPExamPractice have a time limit?

Yes.  In order to provide as realistic a testing experience as possible, you are provided with a live timer for each practice test. 

A timer will be displayed through the duration of every practice test to indicate how much time remains.

What is your refund policy?

Refunds are granted within 24 hours of purchase for accounts that have not been accessed.

How can I be certain that the test questions and responses created by CISSPExamPractice are accurate?

Test questions published on CISSPExamPractice are created and maintained exclusively for this service by course trainers and CISSP certified resources who are subject matter experts in this field.  All questions, answers, and explanations are reviewed by CISSPExamPractice team members for quality and accuracy before they are published.

After I take the real CISSP exam, how can I report my score to CISSPExamPractice?

CISSPExamPractice encourages its users to report their results from the real CISSP exam.  Users can report their results under the Account Status tab, or by visiting the Contact Us tab. 

CISSPExamPractice is very interested in hearing about your experience and results on the actual CISSP exam, and will keep your feedback 100% confidential.

After I take a practice test, can I print out the questions and answers for offline study?

Yes.  After each practice test, you can print out the questions, answers, and explanations. 

When taking a practice test through CISSPExamPractice, will I be able to mark questions for review and return to them later?

Yes.  As with the real life testing environment, you will be able to mark questions which you are unsure of, and review the marked items prior to submitting each test for scoring. 

Prior to submitting any practice tests for scoring, you will be able to return to any question, regardless if it has been marked for review. If a question has been marked, this will be indicated as well.  The live timer will continue until you have submitted your test for calculation.

Should I solely rely on CISSPExamPractice to pass the actual CISSP exam?

Although it has been reported by users that CISSPExamPractice was a critical component of their exam preparation, we recommend acquiring the appropriate study guides and/or courses in addition to relying on our practice exams for best results. 

Because CISSPExamPractice identifies your aptitude in each CISSP domain, this information is very beneficial when choosing where to focus your offline studies.

Section: Questions About Your Account

What features will I have access to when I register with CISSPExamPractice?

By registering with CISSPExamPractice, you will have unlimited access to all features of the system for the full term of your subscription.  This includes all testing content, reporting and performance tracking, and premium support.

How can I tell when my account will expire?

Once you are logged in to the system, the Main Dashboard will indicate when your account expires.  Additionally, the Account Status tab will allow you to see this information as well.

What types of payment methods can I use to register for CISSPExamPractice, and is it secure?

Registration is payable using all major credit cards, PayPal, or eChecks.  Additionally, we accept payments regardless of the country of origin.

Our payment handling is 100% secure and absolutely no payment information is stored following your registration.

Is any of my personal payment information stored by CISSPExamPractice?

No.  Your payment information is used at the time of registration only, and is not stored by our system.

I lost my password and am unable to log in to my account.  How can I retrieve my login information?

The Forgot Password link (located in the top corner of the screen) will dispatch login information to the email address you registered with CISSPExamPractice.

Section: Questions About How we Measure your Performance

Will I be able to view my performance for each CISSP domain, as well as by each practice test I take?

Yes.  Because CISSPExamPractice tracks question performance for each test and cross references it by CISSP domain area, your results will be calculated on both.  You will easily be able to view your real time CISSP knowledge for each domain using the My Performance tab.

How can I view my overall performance results for all tests that I've completed?

When you visit the My Performance tab, the first view you see will be a chronological view of all your test scores.  This chart will indicate which CISSP practice tests were taken, in order, and will clearly plot their scores along a graph.

Is it possible to review the results of specific practice tests I've taken in the past?

Yes.  By selecting  Review Your Results on Past Tests from the My Performance tab, you can select from all of the practice tests available in the system.  Depending on which tests you've completed, a comprehensive view of your results, including charted results, will display your performance.

Can I view my test taking performance within each domain of the CISSP CBK?

Yes.  As you take practice tests, CISSPExamPractice keeps track of your performance within each domain of the CISSP CBK.  At any time, you can review your average performance when presented with specific subject matter, and are even provided with a Knowledge Ranking for each CISSP domain.  The lower your Knowledge Ranking, the more study is recommended for a specific domain.

If I take the same practice test multiple times, will this be reflected in my performance reports?

All of your completed tests, regardless if they are repeats, will be tracked to give you a chronological performance trend.  

Additionally, performance measurements will also provide overall averages, as well as individual test taking results, allowing you to view your performance from multiple vantage points.

Section: Questions About the CISSP Exam

What are the eligibility requirements for taking the CISSP exam?

• Work Experience: A minimum of five years security work experience in two or more CISSP domains. (four years with applicable degree or certification)
• Accept the CISSP Code of Ethics and attest to the truth of your professional experience
• Answer four questions regarding criminal history and related background
• Have your qualifications endorsed by another (ISC)² certified professional

How is the CISSP exam structured, and what score do I need to pass?

• There are 250 total multiple choice questions which make up the CISSP exam, covering all eight CBK Domains
• Individuals have 6 hours to complete the exam
• The passing grade required is a scale score of 700 out of a possible 1000 points