Free ISC2 CC practice test — 989+ Certified in Cybersecurity practice questions with detailed explanations across all 6 official ISC2 CC exam domains. Every ISC2 CC exam questions set is scored, timed, and drawn from the live question bank — so you practise exactly what the exam tests, not outdated dumps.
Courseiva includes 989+ ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity CC practice questions across the official exam domains.
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This free ISC2 CC practice test mirrors the structure and difficulty of the real ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity CC exam. Every question is written against the official 2026 exam blueprint published by ISC2, ensuring you practise exactly what the exam tests — not last year's objectives.
The ISC2 CC blueprint is divided into 6weighted domains. Questions on this page are distributed proportionally across each domain, so the mix you see here reflects the same weighting you'll face on exam day. High-weight domains like Security Principles and Network Security contribute the most questions, meaning focused practice on these areas gives you the highest return on study time.
ISC2 CC Exam Blueprint — 6 Domains
Security Operations
Network Security
Security Principles
Business Continuity, Disaster Recovery, and Incident Response
Access Controls Concepts
Business Continuity, DR & Incident Response
64 numbered sets, 6 domain question banks, and targeted sessions — every page is a unique set of questions.
105 questions
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Each chapter page covers one topic in depth — theory, key concepts, and focused practice questions. Use these to close knowledge gaps before returning to full practice tests.
Getting the most from practice questions requires more than just clicking through answers. Here is the study method used by candidates who pass ISC2 CC on their first attempt:
Answer before revealing
Read each ISC2 CC question fully, eliminate obviously wrong choices, then commit to an answer before clicking to reveal. This active recall process is what builds lasting knowledge.
Read every explanation
Even when you answer correctly, read the full explanation. Knowing WHY the right answer is correct — and why the distractors are wrong — is what separates a 750 score from a 900 score.
Track weak domains
Note which ISC2 CC domains you get wrong most often. Then do a targeted 20-30 question session focused only on that domain until your accuracy improves.
Simulate exam pacing
The real ISC2 CC gives you roughly 1.2 minutes per question. Use the 60 or 120-question sessions to practise hitting that pace comfortably.
Most candidates who pass ISC2 CC on their first attempt report doing between 400 and 800 practice questions over 4–8 weeks of preparation. With 989+ questions in the Courseiva bank, you have more than enough material to build that repetition without seeing the same question twice.
Answer each question to reveal the full explanation and correct answer. This starter set is drawn from all 6 exam domains in blueprint proportion. Use the session selector to start a longer focused practice run.
An attacker used stolen credentials from a phishing campaign to authenticate to a cloud email account. The organization's incident response team wants to immediately stop the attacker from continuing to access the mailbox while preserving evidence for investigation. Which action best meets both goals?
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An employee receives an email from an unknown sender claiming to be from the IT department, asking for their password to perform an urgent system update. What type of social engineering attack is this?
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A SOC analyst reviews a SIEM alert indicating a high volume of outbound traffic from a server to an external IP address known for command-and-control activity. The analyst has confirmed the alert is not a false positive. What is the most appropriate next step?
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Which protocol is used to resolve IP addresses to MAC addresses on a local network?
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Which security control would best mitigate the risk of network sniffing on a wired LAN segment?
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A network administrator is configuring a switch to logically separate the Accounting and HR departments on the same physical switch. Which technology should be used?
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A security analyst notices an unusually high number of incomplete TCP connection requests. Which type of attack is most likely occurring?
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A vulnerability assessment reveals that a legacy system has unpatched software. The organization decides to accept the risk because the system is isolated and has compensating controls. This decision is an example of:
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A security professional is implementing a file integrity monitoring (FIM) system on critical servers. Which element of the CIA triad does this primarily address?
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A system administrator implements version control for all configuration files. Which principle is being strengthened?
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Which of the following is an example of a physical control that supports the availability principle of the CIA triad?
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A company implements a new firewall and intrusion detection system to reduce the risk of network breaches. This is an example of:
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An organization is creating a Business Continuity Plan (BCP). Which analysis should be performed first to identify critical business functions and their dependencies?
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An organization requires that financial transactions over $10,000 be approved by two different managers. This is an example of which access control principle?
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In the context of identification and authentication, which of the following is an example of authentication?
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An organization requires that a financial transaction must be initiated by one employee and approved by a manager before processing. Which access control principle does this enforce?
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A company has a disaster recovery plan that includes a hot site. Which of the following is the PRIMARY advantage of a hot site over a cold site?
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Which of the following is the primary purpose of a security information and event management (SIEM) system?
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During a security incident, the incident response team isolates a compromised workstation from the network. What is the primary purpose of this action?
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A small business uses a cloud file storage service that allows sharing links. An employee mistakenly shared a folder containing customer data via a public link. The business wants to prevent such incidents in the future without blocking legitimate sharing. Which access control method should they implement?
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Answer all 20 questions to see your domain score breakdown
A structured study plan dramatically increases your chances of passing ISC2 CC on the first attempt. The most effective approach combines reading the official ISC2 documentation or a study guide, watching video explanations for difficult concepts, and then reinforcing everything with daily practice questions.
We recommend the following weekly structure for ISC2 CC preparation:
Cover each ISC2 CC domain systematically. Read the exam objectives, watch explanatory content, and do 10–20 practice questions per domain to test understanding as you go.
Run full 50–60 question mixed sessions daily. Review every wrong answer in detail. Identify which domains are consistently scoring below 70% and revisit those study materials.
Do 100–120 question timed sessions to simulate real exam conditions. Aim for consistent scores above 80% before booking your exam date. A score above 80% in practice typically translates to a passing ISC2 CC score.
On exam day, the ISC2 CC tests your ability to apply knowledge to realistic scenarios — not just recall definitions. This is why reading explanations and understanding the reasoning behind every answer matters more than simply grinding question volume. Use the high-count sessions (100, 120) in the final weeks as your confidence benchmark.
Questions
100
On the real exam
Time limit
120 min
1.2 min per question
Passing score
700/1000
Scaled scoring
The ISC2 CC exam uses a scaled scoring system — your raw score of correct answers is converted to a score out of 1000. A passing score of 700/1000 does not mean you need 70% of questions correct; the conversion accounts for question difficulty. Consistently scoring above 75–80% on practice tests puts you in a strong position to achieve 700/1000 on the real exam.
Scenario-based questions covering exam objectives with detailed answer explanations.
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Every question is written against the official ISC2 CC exam blueprint published by ISC2. Our questions follow the same wording style, scenario complexity, and answer structure as the actual exam. They are original questions — not brain dumps — so you learn the underlying concepts and reasoning, not just memorised answers. Candidates who study with brain dumps often pass but have no transferable knowledge; Courseiva questions make you genuinely competent.
Most candidates who pass ISC2 CC on their first attempt do 30–60 questions per day. Use the Quick 10 session for daily warm-ups when you are short on time. On study days, run a 50 or 60-question session to build stamina. Reserve 100 and 120-question sessions for the final two weeks when you want to simulate real exam conditions and benchmark your readiness.
The ISC2 CC covers 6 domains: Security Operations (18%), Network Security (24%), Security Principles (26%), Business Continuity, Disaster Recovery, and Incident Response (5%), Access Controls Concepts (22%), Business Continuity, DR & Incident Response (5%). Each domain carries a different weight, so allocate your study time accordingly. The highest-weighted domains — Security Principles and Network Security — should receive the most attention.
Exam dumps are memorised question-and-answer lists taken from actual exam papers, often obtained illegally and shared without ISC2's authorisation. Using them violates your NDA and ISC2's certification agreement, and can result in certification revocation. Courseiva questions are original — AI-assisted, checked against the official exam objectives, and published under the editorial oversight of an engineer with 12+ years' experience. They test the same knowledge areas using new scenarios and wording. You learn the material, not just the answers.
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