ISACA · Official Blueprint · Last reviewed May 2026

CISA Exam Domains & Blueprint

The official ISACA CISA exam covers 5 domains. Domain weights tell you exactly how much of the exam each topic represents — and where to invest your study time.

CISA Domain Weight Summary

#DomainWeightQuestions
1Information System Auditing Process
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2Governance and Management of IT
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3Information Systems Acquisition, Development, and Implementation
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4Information Systems Operations and Business Resilience
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5Protection of Information Assets
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Detailed Domain Breakdown

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Domain 1: Information System Auditing Process

Covers the topics, concepts, and applied skills examined under the Information System Auditing Process domain. Study the official exam objectives and practise questions in this area to build confidence and accuracy before your exam.

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Domain 2: Governance and Management of IT

Covers the topics, concepts, and applied skills examined under the Governance and Management of IT domain. Study the official exam objectives and practise questions in this area to build confidence and accuracy before your exam.

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Domain 3: Information Systems Acquisition, Development, and Implementation

Covers the topics, concepts, and applied skills examined under the Information Systems Acquisition, Development, and Implementation domain. Study the official exam objectives and practise questions in this area to build confidence and accuracy before your exam.

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Domain 4: Information Systems Operations and Business Resilience

Covers the topics, concepts, and applied skills examined under the Information Systems Operations and Business Resilience domain. Study the official exam objectives and practise questions in this area to build confidence and accuracy before your exam.

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Domain 5: Protection of Information Assets

Covers the topics, concepts, and applied skills examined under the Protection of Information Assets domain. Study the official exam objectives and practise questions in this area to build confidence and accuracy before your exam.

How to Use Domain Weights in Your Study Plan

The heaviest domain on the CISA is "Information System Auditing Process" at null%. Start here and return to it regularly.

Allocate study time proportional to domain weight — a 25% domain deserves roughly 25% of your prep hours.

Never skip a low-weight domain. A 10% domain still represents 5–7 exam questions — enough to make the difference between pass and fail.

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